Starting Out

LaraeLC
LaraeLC Posts: 3
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Hi all. I am starting out using My Fitness Pal. My strategy is that I will make no changes this first week just using it to gauge exactly where my caloric intake lies. Once I have an idea of where I am I will make changes. We shall see how it works. 1200 calories seems like too few...

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  • jobean12
    jobean12 Posts: 99 Member
    Is that the calorie intake the program gave you?
  • LaraeLC
    LaraeLC Posts: 3
    Yes it is. :(
  • porscheparcher
    porscheparcher Posts: 81
    That does seem really low!! But however you will want to be in a calorie deficit! What brings you to mfp?
  • FaithfulJewel
    FaithfulJewel Posts: 177 Member
    The program always gives people 1200kcal if they opt for a 2lb loss... >.> Silly MFP

    Read this link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    And as for your loss, the recommended losses (for a week) are:

    More than 75 lbs: 2 lbs/week
    40-75 lbs: 1.5 lbs/week
    10-40 lbs: 1 lb/week
    Less than 10 lbs: 0.5 lb/week

    If you use a calculator like IIFYM or Scooby's (google TDEE calculator) to work out your TDEE, then reduce that amount by 15%-20%, that is a more sustainable and healthier deficit.

    Best of luck :D
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    1200cals is never enough! Do research into BMR and you should never be eating below that number.

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