I need helpful knowledge!

mikaylajane16
mikaylajane16 Posts: 1
edited February 22 in Getting Started
Hi everyone, so I am new to working out to lose weight. I have never had to do this but gained 30 pounds at college. I don't understand how many calories I need to burn to lose weight. I have read everywhere and I keep getting different answers. My goal is to lose 2.5 pounds a week. I was to lose 25 by August. I am on a 1250 calorie diet. Someone with knowledge please help!

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  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    Enter your details into MFP - what does that give you?

    In all honesty, 2.5lbs per week is too aggressive if you only have 30lbs to lose. You'd be better off to set it to 0.5-1lb per week :flowerforyou:
  • SharonNehring
    SharonNehring Posts: 535 Member
    I agree, your goal is likely too aggressive based upon the amount you have to lose. Generally, a pound a week is quite doable.

    To calculate calories, simply enter your stats and let MFP figure it out for you.
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