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Calories

LeeLynn17
LeeLynn17 Posts: 5 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Do you go by the calories set by MyFitnessPal or do you calculate your BMR and use those calories?

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  • happyauntie2015
    happyauntie2015 Posts: 282 Member
    I go by what MFP has set for me
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    LeeLynn17 wrote: »
    Do you go by the calories set by MyFitnessPal or do you calculate your BMR and use those calories?

    You would want to take your deficit from your TDEE, not BMR. When done correctly the numbers should pretty much match. MFP + exercise calories should be pretty equal to TDEE minus your deficit. Same numbers but different way to get there.
  • LeeLynn17
    LeeLynn17 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks! I had read an article about BMR so I will calculate my TDEE and see where I stand.
  • TheRootofGroot
    TheRootofGroot Posts: 118 Member
    I adjusted it according to my rate of loss or lack thereof.
    The suggested daily goal is usually close to spot on, but we all vary a bit so just listen to your body.
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