Basic math...turned Calculus
pennyk54166
Posts: 18 Member
Happy Sunday!
I read in this group that those of us with Hashi and Hypo need to have a calorie deficit to maintain and a larger deficit to lose. So, I want to put this to the test because I am having an awful time losing anything.
I use MFP and Fitbit.
My goal is set for 1 lb loss per week. Activity level is sedentary because i have a desk job.
My Calorie goal on MFP is 1620 (which I think includes the deficit for a 1 lb loss per week.)
Using MFP calories in, and FB calories out, and calorie goal on MFP and the direction of the wind...(it seems)
which numbers do I compare daily to get my calorie deficit for the day/week?
Goodness gracious this feels like story problems in Algebra all over again.
If anyone can simplify this, it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks everyone. I can honestly say from being on these boards I have learned more in the past week than I have in the past 5 years trying to lose with Hypo. I understand it takes time out of your day to comment or reply to a topic but it sure has made a difference for me. THANK YOU.
I read in this group that those of us with Hashi and Hypo need to have a calorie deficit to maintain and a larger deficit to lose. So, I want to put this to the test because I am having an awful time losing anything.
I use MFP and Fitbit.
My goal is set for 1 lb loss per week. Activity level is sedentary because i have a desk job.
My Calorie goal on MFP is 1620 (which I think includes the deficit for a 1 lb loss per week.)
Using MFP calories in, and FB calories out, and calorie goal on MFP and the direction of the wind...(it seems)
which numbers do I compare daily to get my calorie deficit for the day/week?
Goodness gracious this feels like story problems in Algebra all over again.
If anyone can simplify this, it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks everyone. I can honestly say from being on these boards I have learned more in the past week than I have in the past 5 years trying to lose with Hypo. I understand it takes time out of your day to comment or reply to a topic but it sure has made a difference for me. THANK YOU.
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I'm new to MFP, and don't have fitbit. But if you're doing all the math by hand I've read you are supposed to use 15-20% less than your caloric output to set your intake target.
If you take your fitbit calories and multiply by 0.80 or 0.85, does that come out near your MFP-estimated calorie target?0 -
By "FB calories out," do you mean you have a Fitbit activity tracker? MFP has a Fitbit Users group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/1307-fitbit-users
Connect your accounts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps/show/30
Enable negative calorie adjustments: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Then follow your MFP calorie goal.0 -
PS. Your Fitbit burn is your TDEE—way more accurate than any online calculator. If you eat less than your Fitbit burn, you will lose weight.0
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Thank you.
I am in the Fitbit group. I linked all my accounts.
the way you explain it, as long as I don't go over my calorie goal of 1620, I should lose. I will report back. Thanks!0 -
Everybody's different, so it will take trial & error to find what works for you. Learn to log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly.
For more "how-to's," read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0
