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Weight Goal - Another Newie Question

jolliffw
jolliffw Posts: 2
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
When setting my goals in MFP, I selected a 2 pound weight loss goal per week. So after I enter everything, why does it only calculate a 1.4 pound weight loss per week? I've tried changing my settings but I still only get 1.4 pounds. Thanks!

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  • cannie55
    cannie55 Posts: 74 Member
    I had the same thing happen. I'm only guessing, but I think it's because having me lose more than 1.4 lbs/week would mean I'd go below 1200 calories/day which is the minimum they recommend.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    1200 is the low end for women. Below that it's hard to get the nutrients you need. It may be too much for you to expect 2 lbs per week-- how much do you have to lose? If you're close to your goal weight it might be more reasonable to set it to 1 lb.
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