Discrepancy in Calorie count

Chrissy_Michelle

I really am struggling with this...Why does MFP say I need 1330 calories a day to lose 1lb per week but other calorie counting sites say more? Example; caloriecount.com says 1600...??

Atlantique

I think the difference is that MFP does not count your 'planned' exercise, it only counts exercise that you actually log. Once you log the exercise, you get those calories burned in exercise added to your daily goal on MFP.

Chrissy_Michelle

I think you are right! Can be frustrating..

Atlantique

MFP also uses a different BMR calculator than do many sites. Forgot that the first time!