Today I ate over my calorie goal by 830 calories

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Ortax
Ortax Posts: 98
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I also didn't exercise. However, MFP said that if every day were like today, I'd lose 2 pounds in 5 weeks. Why wouldn't I gain weight?

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  • Brandi1168
    Brandi1168 Posts: 105 Member
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    Do you have your goal set to lose 2 lbs a week? If so, MFP has a 1000 calorie deficit worked into your goal. If you ate 830 over your goal, you are still eating 170 calories under maintenance, hence the weight loss.
  • Ortax
    Ortax Posts: 98
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    Do you have your goal set to lose 2 lbs a week? If so, MFP has a 1000 calorie deficit worked into your goal. If you ate 830 over your goal, you are still eating 170 calories under maintenance, hence the weight loss.

    Yes I do. That makes sense now. Thanks
  • Brandi1168
    Brandi1168 Posts: 105 Member
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    You're welcome. :)

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