Calorie Consumption Question

Posts: 51 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
So let's say MFP sets my maximum calories at 1400 then adds like 300 for exercise. Does this mean I should consume the whole 1700 or not consume the extra 300. In other words can I consume all the 1700 and still lose weight? Or should I just stick to the 1400??

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  • Posts: 422 Member
    Since calorie estimates tend to be a little low and burn estimates from exercise tend to be a little high, a common rule of thumb on the board is to only eat back half of the calories burned. In theory should should be able to consume 1700 and still lose weight at the rate you seek, but the reality is you probably want to hedge things if you can and leave some calories uneaten.
  • Posts: 384 Member
    I agree with what she said.
  • Posts: 51 Member
    I just got started so I haven't really had a chance to test this but , this past week I have tried not to consume my exercise calories and I lost 5lbs which I'm sure was mostly water but this week we will see how it goes.
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