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Calorie Count

MichelleZB
MichelleZB Posts: 28
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Today in my first day on MFP. I am really happy with what I've eaten/done today. I did 30 minutes of cardio, a little bit of core strength stuff, took a once a day women vitamin, I ate regularly and I was never really hungry (now I'm stuffed) but my calorie counter still says I'm 500 calories short (goal- 1320 +exercise + 357 - food - 1094 = net 583). Blah! What do i do! I don't want to eat anymore because I'm not hungry but apparently I need it.

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  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    You should try to take in at least 1200 calories everyday. But I don't think it is huge deal if it happens here and there. I know you get the message that you need to eat more or you will put you body in starving mode but it will not happen that quickly.
  • MichelleZB
    MichelleZB Posts: 28
    Oh good, thanks. I met the recommended amount of protein... But I think I'll be good today you are right, I'll be sure to eat 1200 tomorrow.
  • bkeeldo
    bkeeldo Posts: 28 Member
    If it keeps happening, try switching some of your low fat and fat free items (skim milk) to some of the regular items (2% milk).
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