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Calorie Limit

LucozadeFitness
LucozadeFitness Posts: 4
edited November 2023 in Getting Started
My calorie goal is approximately 2,000. Should I be meeting that 2,000, or does it matter if I'm under?

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  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    It doesn't matter if you're under, but don't go under by 500+ every single day. A few hundred here and there isn't going to hurt you. Save those up for a splurge meal once a week and it will all even out.
  • notnikkisixx
    notnikkisixx Posts: 375 Member
    what are your fitness goals?
  • LucozadeFitness
    LucozadeFitness Posts: 4
    Goals:

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    Today I went to 1,700 for example.
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    Since your deficit is pretty aggressive (1000 calories per day), I would highly recommend trying your very best to get as close to your calorie goal as possible.

    If you under eat by a few hundred today, plan to eat them the next day, you need the fuel for your body to run properly and not lose lean muscle mass.
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