Calorie change during weightloss
fitandworking
Posts: 18 Member
I have been eating about 1400 calories a day which is very close to what MFP suggested for me in order to lose 2 pounds per week. MFP updated my calorie needs today since I've lost weight since last time the calories were calculated. I assumed it would have been slightly less than what I had been eating since weighing less means burning fewer calories. However now I'm told to have 1510 calories a day in order to lose 2 pounds a week. Does anyone know what would cause this?
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Did you change your activity level or age?0
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If you are more active now your calorie needs could go up. Also as you can more lean muscle mass you burn more calories.0
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It sounds like you changed age, activity level or some other factor from your original data. I would double check!0
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Hmm, all I clicked on was the button that recalibrates so I wouldn't think that would be it. It looks like all the info is the same. Oh well, I guess I will just stick to 1400 calories for now. Thanks everyone for your help!0
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MFP have recently adjusted the calorie allowances for certain activity levels - so this is probably what's come into play here!
Have a read of this, it explains it:
http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1375583-a-message-about-myfitnesspal-s-updated-nutrition-goals0
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