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deficit help

alessandragiu1
alessandragiu1 Posts: 48 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there,
Can someone help me understand what exactly my deficit should be? I am very confused on how to set it all up on MyFitnessPal. Thanks!

Replies

  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Just enter your info into MFP - it figures it all out for you.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Read the stickies at the top of the "Getting Started" board. Lots of good info.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    Put your correct height and weight in, choose an activity level (this is your day to day lifestyle, NOT how much exercise you do), and then choose a weekly weight loss goal. If you have less than 50 lbs to lose, you should stick to 1 lb per week, if you have less than 20 lbs to lose maybe even one-half lb per week. MFP will give you a calorie goal. Log your food and drink, and try to hit that number. Log your exercise, and eat back at least some of those calories.

    Good luck!
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