Right # of calories

mbmatzek
mbmatzek Posts: 6 Member
edited December 22 in Health and Weight Loss
I sometimes wonder if the total calorie goal is right...I always thought people should eat about 1700 to 2000 calories a day, especially if you are active and MFP goal is 1220, which seems so low. I do "earn" calories through my daily workouts. I exercise every day usually 40 minutes or more, including two days a week when I go on two-hour bike rides (at least during the summer). I just sometimes feel like 1220 is just too low (and I have lost about 5 lbs since starting last fall and would like to lose a few more...)
Thanks!

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  • maanctil
    maanctil Posts: 15 Member
    I had this same question!! I had to increase my calorie count by about 500 on the days I work out AND eat the calories I burn.. I wasnt losing ANYTHING. Also pay attention to the carb, sugar, protein percentages. I think this matters more than the calories if you can get the right formula for your body.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    If you think the goal is wrong then why don't you change it? Five pounds since last fall is really not what I'd call success, to be honest.
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