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Why recalculate?

kimber89
kimber89 Posts: 31 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
After weighing in on MFP today, it asked me if I wanted to recalculate my nutritional and fitness goals because I had lost more than 10 pounds. How would it recalculate them? Should I do this? I don't want to add more calories because I'd like to lose more weight. Any advice?

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  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Yes, I do it. Because you weigh less now, your calorie limit is less.
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Yes recalculation is necessary. A smaller you requires less energy to move it around. It's highly unlikely your calorie allowance will go up. It should drop gently each time you recalculate.

    I recalculate every 10lbs or so.
  • kimber89
    kimber89 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks!
  • heartkermit
    heartkermit Posts: 36 Member
    Great Question! I was wondering this as well. Thanks everyone
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