Calorie Deficit

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hilbell
hilbell Posts: 2
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Hello,

I have a question about calorie deficits. My goal right now is to lose a pound a week. Without exercise my recommended calorie goal is 1200. On days when I take exercise classes, I have a large calorie deficit even though I am eating until I am full (calorie deficit of 700-800 instead of 500). On weekends I sometimes only have a calorie deficit of 300 or 400 instead of the 500 recommended. Will this average out to a pound a week or do I need to be more careful to keep a calorie deficit of 500 each day. Thanks!

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  • hilbell
    hilbell Posts: 2
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    Hello,

    I have a question about calorie deficits. My goal right now is to lose a pound a week. Without exercise my recommended calorie goal is 1200. On days when I take exercise classes, I have a large calorie deficit even though I am eating until I am full (calorie deficit of 700-800 instead of 500). On weekends I sometimes only have a calorie deficit of 300 or 400 instead of the 500 recommended. Will this average out to a pound a week or do I need to be more careful to keep a calorie deficit of 500 each day. Thanks!
  • weasleman42
    weasleman42 Posts: 90
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    It should average out. Good luck!
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
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    theoretically it should average out, but you should never be eating less that 1200 net calories in a day (that means your intake-your output through exercise should never equal less than 1200)

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