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Regarding Calorie Intake

Slowlybutsurely_Lynn
Slowlybutsurely_Lynn Posts: 6
in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone,

Would really appreciate some advice!

I'm on Day 4 of MFP. I've been reading lots of posts about not having enough calories. Once I entered all my data into the site it suggested over 2000 calories a day for me. This would give me a weight loss of 1lb a week. I set it lower (1550) to give me a 2lb lost a week.

Have I made a mistake? I think my diary is open (or at least I haven't ticked something to keep it private that I can remember?).

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    You have over 50 lbs to lose so setting your goal at a loss of 2lbs per week is fine.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,420 MFP Moderator
    I generally suggest doing 1.5 unless you have over 100 calories. Plus people tend to under eat and your body can use the extra energy. Also, a smaller deficit generally allows you to push it harder during the workout.
  • Slowlybutsurely_Lynn
    Slowlybutsurely_Lynn Posts: 6
    Thanks - I'm coping ok on the 1550 in that I'm not feeling hungry or deprived. At the moment I'm enjoying being frugal with my calories!

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