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Red Numbers on Food Tracker

JamieCroyle
JamieCroyle Posts: 109 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition

Can you explain to me what these numbers are for ?

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  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    Are you talking about the number at the top of your home page? It turns red when you've gone over your allotted calories for the day, as a way of reminding you to stay on track. Don't panic about it, but don't let exceeding it by more than a little become a common thing either if you want to lose weight. :)

    (On the other hand, if you're always going over by a lot because you're always hungry, try reassessing your goals and consider losing more slowly so that you can eat more!)
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    If your numbers are red it means you went over the allowance in that category. Green are the amounts you still have left. My sodium is chronically red.
  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    Ah, true, I forgot they turn red on the diary page as well! :) (I never worry about the individual numbers, personally, although I might have to get more into it at some point.)
  • JamieCroyle
    JamieCroyle Posts: 109 Member
    Thank you for your help. Have a Happy Turkey Day and Enjoy your day with family and friends...
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