Question about recalculation

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gypsy102
gypsy102 Posts: 14 Member
I put in my weight and I get a message, Congratulations! You have lost 10 lbs since you started, would you like us to recalculate your food intake? I said yes, and it reduced my calories by 40. Does anyone know why this happened?

You would think since I am close to my goal, maybe I would get more calories?

Thanks!

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  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
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    Hi,
    As you lose weight you receive less calories because your body doesn't need as many. The more weight a person has to lose the more calories they are alloted by MFP, as they lose the weight, their alloted cals go down.

    When you get to goal weight you can reset it for maintance and go from there :flowerforyou:
    Becca:flowerforyou:
  • gypsy102
    gypsy102 Posts: 14 Member
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    Aahhh, that makes sense - thanks for the explanation. As you can see, I am learning as I go here!! :laugh:
  • gypsy102
    gypsy102 Posts: 14 Member
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    Aahhh, that makes sense - thanks for the explanation. As you can see, I am learning as I go here!! :laugh:
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
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    Aren't we all though!:laugh: