MFP Calorie Goal while training

jenniferhanisch5

Mfp is claiming my goal calories to be 1350 (I'm 5'10 200lbs) My goals are to lose weight and train for a half ironman. I generally do two hour weight training, three hours swimming, three hours running and three hours cycling a week over five days. I work 12 hour night shifts so generally take the day after work as rest days. I have struggled to lose weight in the past some am cautious about eating more yet don't know if 1350 is a realistic calorie goal, any advice

3dogsrunning

MFP expects you to log your exercise and eat those additional calories. While there may be an issue with estimating (I personally find the running ones fine but biking and swimming a little on the high side) in your case you absolutely will need to eat more than 1350.
It may take some time to find the right balance of calories to keep your workouts fueled and still lose weight. I would also strongly suggest a modest deficit/slow weight loss as the best approach to losing while training.

What weight loss per week goal do you have it set at?

jenniferhanisch5

I have it set at 2 lbs week. I find the calories burned from exercise all seem high so am afraid of overeating too mich

3dogsrunning

I have it set at 2 lbs week. I find the calories burned from exercise all seem high so am afraid of overeating too mich

I would switch it to one.
You don't have to eat all the exercise calories back but at least eat a portion. Choose a portion, 75% or even 50 and try that for several weeks. Monitor how you feel and how you perform. Adjust from there (for weight loss give it 4-6 weeks before switching tactics unless dropping too fast).

Of course, this is all relying on accurate logging. Weigh as much as you can, measure everything else and log everything.

ETA - or maybe as high as 1.5 lbs a week depending on how you feel.