New this week and ? "net calories"

Ellebeegirl

I'm usually not this stupid, but I can't figure it out for nothing. I've read everything I can find and I can't find an explanation for that number. I'm sure it is perfectly obvious...as soon as someone tells me. hee

My name is Lori, and I have around 50 pounds to lose. I won't be on a diet. I am trying to make healthy choices and rebuild a healthy lifestyle after years and years of severe fad dieting. I'm paying the price now with a sluggish metabolism and 20 pounds more than I have ever weighed before. I will be a slow loser. I mainly joined this site to log my food diary, but confess to being interested in all it has to offer me.

Nice to be here....

ladyhawk00

Basically, you want your diary to be at '0' remaining at the end of the day, and you want your Net (on home page) to be at least 1200, and ideally to match your initial daily goal.

Should help to read these threads that explain how MFP works.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/186814-some-mfp-basics

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/188509-my-take-on-exercise-calories-please-read-if-you-are-new

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits

Ellebeegirl

Thank you, LadyHawk, I found it in the articles you provided. I was right-it was obvious once I knew. DOH! oh well....live and learn.

Thank you so much, it was driving me nuts!

ladyhawk00

Haha, don't worry, it's a common question because MFP is designed to be different from most counters/plans.

Good luck reaching your goals! :flowerforyou: