Upped my cals.. but confused.

ShiraDarling

I figured out my TDEE/BMR/Body Fat %, etc. From this info I have decided to increase my calories to 1800 (it was previously set to 1500). However, when i changed it on MFP it is now saying that my projected weight loss will only be .5lbs/week. Which would take me forever to loss the few pounds that I want to. Anyways- do I just ignore what MFP has projected as my weight loss? Or is their prediction quite accurate with me upping my cals? My TDEE is 2094, and my BMR is 1500. I figured 1800 would be a nice happy medium. Thoughts??

Thanks in advance.

RunHardBeStrong

Ignore MFP's weight loss projection. I have found to be far from linear. With only a few lbs to lose you are on the right track! Good luck!

now_or_never13

Ignore what MFP says as it does not go based on your exercise which you should of planned into your TDEE amount.

Also, 0.5lbs is a good goal to strive for each week since according to your ticker you don't have a lot left to lose. The smaller the deficit the better.

Ritzbrit

Yes ignore it, MFP doesn't factor that all in.

RachyLovesRattys

So funny you posted this today- I was doing the same thing last night! I realized I hadn't been eating enough because I was confused with the app when I first started, and since I've added back all those calories properly now- I've immediately dropped 5 pounds. It was awesome---and to think I just needed MOARR FOODD :P

But yeah, MFP can be a little off at times. Read your body...I def think 1800 is a happy medium...on days you do less or more just compensate. More healthy food is always better fuel!