Reducing calories as you lose weight

pap3rw1ngs
pap3rw1ngs Posts: 58 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've lost 14lbs so far (at a pace of 1.5-2lbs per week) and today MFP suggested I drop my calories down from 1500 to 1380. I decided not to; I figure if I'm losing steadily on 1500 at this point then I'm not really inclined to cut back any further. I figure I'll reevaluate further down the line when I've lost a more significant amount of weight (or if I stop losing).

Is this a good way to go about things? Last time I lost a chunk of weight about 5 years ago, I wasn't counting calories and I never really cut back, even as I got smaller, and I never plateaued.

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  • JoeyFrappuccino
    JoeyFrappuccino Posts: 88 Member
    I would recommend following the suggestion; the goals mfp has set for you have worked so far so it makes sense that you should keep it up. You will need fewer calories as you lose weight, so if you find yourself stalling with the same diet you'll have to make adjustments.
  • MaggieLoo79
    MaggieLoo79 Posts: 288 Member
    I adjust mine every ten pounds, but I'm close to my recommended body weight. :smile:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    It will just decrease your deficit and slow down your weight loss.

    For what it's worth, I've been eating the same since I started (more now really), I just increased my activity as I lost weight to keep my 1600+ calories.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    The closer you are to your goal, MFP will automatically drop you down. I was dropped down after my first 10lbs.
    Echoing what Francl27 said above. If you want to stay at your current cals, you could always just up your exercise a bit to net a smaller amount, but still eat the same calories now.

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