How many use MFP to ensure they get enough calories?

tomcornhole

vs. going over. If I don't track calories, I end up between 1400-1600 cal / day. My target is 1,920 and that is a 25% deficit (I know, very aggressive). Tracking them with MFP makes me aware of how much MORE I need to eat to hit my target. Never thought I would have to do that, but left to my own devices, I would not eat enough.

Just curious how many on here do the same. Reading the fora, it seems like more than I would expect.

Tom

jackilync

Ehh. I basically use it to make sure I don't go too far under or over. Some days I eat something that I am just sure won't be TOO many calories and when I track it I almost cry. Then other days I literally have to force myself to eat the rest of my calories, or at least get close to them. The latter are usually the days I eat relatively healthy foods. When I am making good food choices I definitely need MFP to remind me to eat more calories. It seems counterproductive to me most of the time because we're hardwired to believe less food is better.

tomcornhole

Bumpie now that everyone is up.