you have to update your fitness goals-myfitnesspal doesnt

joebob66
joebob66 Posts: 38
in Health and Weight Loss
I just figured out that when I updated my fitness goals, it changed how many calories i need to consume per day to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I started at 217 pounds, and to lose 1.5 a week, i was given 1570 calories a day. well, i have lost 32 pounds and am losing roughly a pound a week now, but , i went and changed my fitness goals to my new weight, it has cut me back to 1390 calories to lose that same 1.5 pounds, this could explain why some people stall, i guess you burn less calories per day the less weight you are.

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  • sandobr1
    sandobr1 Posts: 319 Member
    I *think* when I used the MFP app exclusively it changed automatically, but I would not swear to it.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    If you have it set on automatic (recommended) versus custom, doesn't it figure it out for you?
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Logically, yes as you get smaller you burn less. As you get closer to goal you need to back off your pounds per week expectations.
  • joebob66
    joebob66 Posts: 38
    i had mine on automatic, and no it didnt adjust it, i adjusted it manually:smile:

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