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Question about weight and calories burned

bla115
bla115 Posts: 206
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So does it hold true that the less you weigh the more you have to do to burn calories? I'm confused because 5 pounds ago my calories burned registered as more versus putting in the same activity for the same amount of time weighing 5 pounds less. Can anyone answer this please?

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  • bla115
    bla115 Posts: 206
    So does it hold true that the less you weigh the more you have to do to burn calories? I'm confused because 5 pounds ago my calories burned registered as more versus putting in the same activity for the same amount of time weighing 5 pounds less. Can anyone answer this please?
  • Razboo
    Razboo Posts: 439 Member
    It seems to be the case. You will also notice that as you recalculate your daily requirements as you lose weight, your total calories target will drop.

    Consider: Whatever activity you do at 250 pounds involves moving around 50 pounds more than doing the same things at 200 pounds.

    It seems undeniably logical. :smile:
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    unfortunately yes!
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