MFP calorie goal question

CharlieBeansmomTracey
CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
edited March 6 in Fitness and Exercise
I noticed on my MFP exercise calorie board that for 5 days my goal is 2100 calories. I have it set to burn 1.5 lbs a week so how is burning 2100 calories going to do that? I know you have to burn 3500 to lose a lbs so shouldnt it be set to 4750? my calorie allowance is 1740 for the day.lol Im confused.

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  • sjaplo
    sjaplo Posts: 974 Member
    Your exercise calorie goal is not connected to your food goal. Your calorie allowance of 1740 already has a 750 calorie defecit included if you picked 1.5 lbs per week. That would make your TDEE 2490.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    ahh ok that makes sense. I thought maybe that was it but decided I better ask to make sure first :) thanks
  • sjaplo
    sjaplo Posts: 974 Member
    Most welcome!
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