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tubbalubs
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hey i hope u can help...ive been give a recommended 4000 (just over!) calorie allownce per day from this site when i filled in my weight and height.....if that makes sence but the reccommened amount is 2000 for a women and 2500 for a man...can anyone explaine to how this works...i dont want to be eating double the amount and be puttin weight on...if someone could explain id be really greatfull xxx
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Hmmm... It almost sounds to me like you possibly set it up to gain weight rather than lose it. I'd go check your settings.0
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Ditto. Make sure you said that you want to LOSE weight, not gain it.0
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You're right, that doesn't make sense! If I were you, I'd check my numbers and make sure I have the correct calculating system (pounds vs kg!). Hope you figure it out!0
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when in doubt message mike0
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OMG...lol...i had my height set to 16 ft 6 inch..pmsl.....have just reset things lol and now im on 1357 cal a day!!! wish id never checked lol lol.....god im going to starve!!!! thanks for egging me to check my thingy lol xxx0
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Well, now I know how many calories to eat if I ever wake up 16 feet tall! :happy:0
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Wow...you are tall...lol0
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See!!!! Garfield was right... I'm not overweight, I'm just undertall!!!0
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