We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

hello!

fattymum
fattymum Posts: 5
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone, i'm very new to this whole calorie counting thing, have been watching what i eat and using this website for 2 days now and somehow always seem to end the day way under my calorie limit! This is good i think but i'm wondering if i've done something wrong and the calorie limit is too high??

Replies

  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    what is your daily calorie allowance?
  • fattymum
    fattymum Posts: 5
    4280
  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    that is an enormous amount of calories. are you a nursing mother? I don't even know how to answer your question now.
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    Something is definitely off, it should be closer to 1500 - 2000 depending on your current weight and weightloss goals.
  • verito
    verito Posts: 19 Member
    I know what is the problem. You are using Kg and no pounds.
  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    she is from Yamba NS that's why...
  • fattymum
    fattymum Posts: 5
    hahahaha i'm laughing my head off because i'm such an idiot!! I had myself down as 5 metres tall instead of 5 foot 7! Sorry for being so dumb and thank you for your help...couldn't quite work out how i was supposed to eat more than i've ever eaten and lose weight!

    Now the real diet begins!! Good news is i still managed to lose 1 kg just by being a bit more aware of what i was eating!!

    Thanks again for your suggestions:blushing:
  • StarryEyedGirl
    StarryEyedGirl Posts: 585
    on my goodness that is so funny! glad we can all help out and share the laugh with you! so what is your calorie intake now? good luck with everything
  • fattymum
    fattymum Posts: 5
    now it's 1460...just a bit different!!:blushing:
  • Tamie_Girl
    Tamie_Girl Posts: 218 Member
    Welcome, and what a cute story. 4,000+ a day would be awesome. I guess you would only get that if you were training for the Olympics. LOL

    ~Tammy
  • carma17
    carma17 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello!! It is the first time that I join a group for weight loss. My goal is to loose 40 pounds by my birthday.
  • fattymum
    fattymum Posts: 5
    I'm so glad i asked you guys for help!!! I would have been happily chewing my way through huge amounts of food!!!
  • davis24
    davis24 Posts: 2
    hey everyone, im new to this been doing it for a week. i really like it.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories