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How do I change/know how many calories I should have?

kiannlouise
Posts: 310 Member
Hi Guys!
On MFP how do I change how many calories I should consume?
and how do you know how many to consume? haa help!
On MFP how do I change how many calories I should consume?
and how do you know how many to consume? haa help!
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go to the GOALS section of the profile, put in your height, weight & goal weight. Put in your activity level & how often you're going to workout. It will tell you how many you need to lose 1lb, 2lbs, gain 1b, maintain etc.0
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I have found that a general rule is your goal weight x10
for example
goal
130
x 10
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1300
then 45% from carbs or 1300 x .45= 585 calories divided by 4.5 grams per calorie = 130grams daily
20% fat or 1300 x .20 = 260 divided by 9g per calorie = 28 grams
with the remaining 35% protien......1300 x .35 = 455 divided by 4.5 grams per calorie = 101 grams daily0 -
awesome thanks guys! Just trying to get my head around using pounds too! we use kilo's over here lol
thankyouuu!0
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