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Net Calories

aanddplusoanda
aanddplusoanda Posts: 189 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What exactly are they? Should I have a certain amount at the end of the day? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :)

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  • arw3b3
    arw3b3 Posts: 52
    Net calories are intake calories minus burned calories. It is important to get at least 1200 net calories per day. Hope that helps:)
  • MikeM53082
    MikeM53082 Posts: 1,199 Member
    honestly.. i have my goal set for 2 pounds/week and I try to end the day with 1400 net calories (or pretty close to). you do need the calories to sustain a decent metabolism and give you energy when you workout.
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,258 Member
    You should not go below 1200 NET however if you are set higher then you should get as close to your NET as possible.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Net Calories = Total calories consumed - Exercise calories burned. For women, do not eat less than 1200 net calories.

    Go to My Home>>Goals. Review this page often. It shows the net calorie calculation, your maintenance calories, your projected weekly weight loss, etc.
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