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why does mfp only put me in a 400 cal deficit rather than a 500

libbydibby195
libbydibby195 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2023 in MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
why does mfp only put me in a 400 cal deficit rather than a 500 when i want to lose 2 pounds per week

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  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 7,011 Member
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    The most likely reason that you would get a smaller deficit than you ask, is when the deficit you want would give you a calorie goal that would be too low. For women 1200 is the lowest calorie goal, 1500 for men.
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