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Question about daily caloric need.........

vvv59
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Hi All,
I'm sorry if this question has been asked prior, but I don't have time to search it out. With regard to the recommended caloric need that MFP provides, does that number seem to be spot on? I was wondering if there is a better tool online or should I just trust the number it gives me. I'm currently 6'4" 290, 38yrs old, male. It says that 2450 cal would put me at a 2 lb a week loss (245 lb goal). I have been sticking to 2200 or so most days with a weekly high calorie day. The weight has been dropping.
Curious if you all use the MFP recommendations.
Thanks,
Tony
I'm sorry if this question has been asked prior, but I don't have time to search it out. With regard to the recommended caloric need that MFP provides, does that number seem to be spot on? I was wondering if there is a better tool online or should I just trust the number it gives me. I'm currently 6'4" 290, 38yrs old, male. It says that 2450 cal would put me at a 2 lb a week loss (245 lb goal). I have been sticking to 2200 or so most days with a weekly high calorie day. The weight has been dropping.
Curious if you all use the MFP recommendations.
Thanks,
Tony
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http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
I use this tool along with recommendations from Beachbody since I'm doing Turbo Fire. These tools seem to be a bit more accurate than MFP because with MFP the expected caloric goal was excessive.0
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