How many calories needed to maintain?

wlaurel
wlaurel Posts: 43
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been eating 1200-1400 calories a day and have lost 15 pounds. I want to lose 3 more, but that's it. I don't want to gain weight back, but I also don't want to lose more than my goal weight. Once I am at 115 (where I want to be) do I increase my caloric intake? If so, by how much? Thanks! :)

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  • Alee4nia
    Alee4nia Posts: 168 Member
    There is maintenance mode in MFP and I would switch over to that. However, take it slow week by week to increase your caloric intake. If you go from deficit mode to maintenance all of a sudden you may gain that is why you want to ease into it and definitely keep exercising for your buffer. Hope this helps!
  • Alee4nia
    Alee4nia Posts: 168 Member
    I would say increase 100 calories each week and see how you do.
  • wlaurel
    wlaurel Posts: 43
    Cool, thank you :)
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