What is the lowest amount of calories MFP will give you?

MaxineMarieM

I understand for every 10 lbs you lose your calories change. I was wondering just how low they go the closer you get to your goal?
Thanks

Katmary71

I think it's 1200 for females and 1500 for males.

MikePTY

1200 is the minimum for a woman, 1500 is the minimum for a man. However, the calories do not change automatically. You have to update your goals in order for them to change. You could do it less or more frequently than every 10 pounds, that is just the recommended amount. When you lose weight, your maintenance calories decrease slightly, so your calorie goal will adjust slightly down if you keep the same rate of loss when you update.

However, it's important to note that it's also recommended to slow your rate of loss as you get closer to your goal. So that will increase your daily calorie intake. So depending on your stats, you may either be decreasing or increasing your calorie intake as you lose weight.

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manderson27

fitnessdiva_ wrote: »

Uh oh. Prepare for a lecture

No lectures, the OP asked a sensible question and @MikePTY has covered it well.

Sometimes when losing weight all we focus on is getting to goal. By re-assessing expected weekly loss as you get closer to goal and adjusting your calories accordingly it helps to prepare you for maintenance.

njitaliana

I have around 70 off, but mine hasn't changed. Plus, if it does change, you can switch it back if you want.