I always wondered how MFP figured out my cals needed...

JustJessie

I found this on a EatingWell article on how to calculate how many calories you should consume a day in order to lose weight.

Calculate your calorie goal

YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT X 12 = calories needed to maintain your weight

To lose 1 pound/week: Cut 500 calories/day
To lose 2 pounds/week: Cut 1,000 calories/day

Note: For healthy weight loss, we don't advise losing more than two pounds per week. If you calculate a daily calorie goal that's less than 1,200, set your calorie goal at 1,200 calories. Below that, it's hard to meet your nutrient needs—or feel satisfied enough to stick with a plan.


http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/what_does_a_1500_calorie_day_look_like?utm_source=YahooBlog_Brierley_6MiniMealsv3Squares_011612

JC98

Thank you for this. I have been so confused. MFP says I should only eat 1270, but when I do my own calculations it's more around 1500. By these calculations it is also close to the 1500.
I weigh 173
173x12=2076
to lose 1 lb a week 2076-500=1576 ........ so that means I should actually be eating closer to 1500 to lose 1 lb a week. I have to admit, figuring out how many calories I should eat is more of a pain/struggle than actually eating right/exercising.