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Hewhoiswhoheis

Hello!

I'm Joe

I am looking forward to losing weight and keeping it off for good!


I do have a question for you guys:

1580 is my recommended daily caloric intake, yet if I check my BMR it recommends over 2000.....which number should I use?

Thanks in advance!

Hewhoiswhoheis

Hello!

I'm Joe

I am looking forward to losing weight and keeping it off for good!


I do have a question for you guys:

1580 is my recommended daily caloric intake, yet if I check my BMR it recommends over 2000.....which number should I use?

Thanks in advance!

arewethereyet

you have to eat less than you burn.

So MFP reduces what you need by approx 500 cals a day, to give you 3500 cal deficit at the end of the week.

3500 cals = 1 pound of unwanted fat!!


Welcome!!

Sunibc22

Welcome! You'll find tons of info and support on this site. Best of luck during your journey!
:flowerforyou:

zaza54

Thank you, arewethereyet, for the explanation - very helpful. Explains why I'm not losing very much. It's hard to forego that many calories in one week. :sad:

zaza54

Hi Joe - Welcome to mfp. It's a great site.Good luck!