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New Member-- Help wanted

tkrall
tkrall Posts: 109
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I've been using this website for four weeks now, and I have lost 7 pounds. After reading the blogs and post, I see a lot of people who keep saying stick with your calories! I have a set goal of 1200 calories per day (set by MFP). I am very stick about staying under this goal. Normally around 700 or so, with 5-6 days of exercise burning 200+ calories each time. Am I on the right track?

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  • Lululuv
    Lululuv Posts: 37 Member
    I believe your goal calories are calculated on the amount you state you wish to lose when you first register. With this calculation you should reach your goal weight. I am not a RD, but 700 calories a day is not very much. Do you feel content and full, or are you hungry? I think it would not hurt to eat a bit more, you should still reach your weight goal with the calculations made in the beginning.
  • Lululuv
    Lululuv Posts: 37 Member
    Oh, and good job with the exercising. It's hard to get in that many days!!
  • BobbieJo_1977
    BobbieJo_1977 Posts: 197 Member
    You never want to drop below 1200 calories.
  • tkrall
    tkrall Posts: 109
    I work the night shift, so I find my self hungary at night when I get home (1:00am) So, eating more during the day to reach the 1200 calories would benifit. Any suggestions on how to reach the 1200, the best way?
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