Can you help me

ontrack2be
ontrack2be Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there I am currently on i think 1650 calories a day. Why does when I enter my exercise caolories does it add to the total of daily calories left for the day.

Thanks
D.

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    because the 1650 is for days when you don't do exercise, if you then do 200 calories of exercise it suggests you eat 200 more, this keeps you at the original weight loss setting for 1650 in lbs/week
  • kellicci
    kellicci Posts: 409 Member
    Yep exactly! MFP is set up to help you lose weight without extra exercise so if you do add some exercise (more than is in your activity level you set) you can eat more sand still have the same deficit. However, when you get closer to your goal you almost have to eat them all back so that you're not under your BMR all the time. If you're not going under your BMR consistently you can skip eating them back for an extra deficit.
  • porscheparcher
    porscheparcher Posts: 81
    Hey!

    Sorry about your issues! No fun. I'm not great at MFP, but if you ever want some extra support or motivation, come my way! I'm here for you :)
  • ontrack2be
    ontrack2be Posts: 11
    Thank you everyone for your replies. I now understand.

    THanks again
    D.

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