how to you know when to lower calorie goal?

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Petrapoo45
Petrapoo45 Posts: 271 Member
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When I started on MFP I was 186 with a 1300 goal, now im about 165 and I lowered to a 1200 goal. I would like to keep my weight loss at about 1-2lbs a week. but I feel like I am starting to slow down now. Im still feeling kind of lost with my calorie goal.

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  • mrudick74
    mrudick74 Posts: 23
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    your doing great! you might slow down a bit but, thats natural. keep going.
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
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    MFP will automatically suggest a new calorie goal for you when you have lost a certain amount of weight.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    To answer your question I adjusted mine every 10 lbs. But you should be decreasing your deficit as you approach your goal, not increasing it. You want a smaller deficit and plenty of protein so that you retain as much muscle as possible.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717565-in-place-of-a-road-map

    How did you choose your calorie goal? It seems low for your weight.
  • Petrapoo45
    Petrapoo45 Posts: 271 Member
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    Ahh haa...thank you!! I wasnt sure if they would suggest a new goal or not. Thanks

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