Confusion on calorie goal

bjdavid53

I have been reading a lot of the posts about 1200 calories being too low. MFP has set me at that goal, which will give me a .7 lb/wk loss.

If I eat more calories, I will gain weight. That is how I got to this weight in the 1st place. I exercise at least 3 days/week doing strength training and cardio. What do people think? Should I go for 1200 calories & not eat my exercise calories back so that I might possibly be able to lose 1 lb/wk.

cmriverside

If I eat more calories, I will gain weight. That is how I got to this weight in the 1st place.

Sounds like you've already decided. I won't try to persuade you otherwise.

ladyraven68

I have been reading a lot of the posts about 1200 calories being too low. MFP has set me at that goal, which will give me a .7 lb/wk loss.

If I eat more calories, I will gain weight. That is how I got to this weight in the 1st place. I exercise at least 3 days/week doing strength training and cardio. What do people think? Should I go for 1200 calories & not eat my exercise calories back so that I might possibly be able to lose 1 lb/wk.

That does not seem a very healthy idea.

clairerose11

I really wouldn't... Just stick to the 1200 net and eat your exercise cals... I imagine your BMR is way higher.

grex1949

Not recommended.

R2dragonVSG

If you find yourself still hungry take a closer look at how your spending your calories, aim for higher protein, higher fiber and lower carbs and fat, see if that helps