What a difference a lb makes

lorib642
lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
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I set my weight loss goal originally at 2 lbs/week. MFP calculated 1200 net calories/day, which is doable but not very satisfying for me. I decided to take it down to 1lb/week and it increased to 1350 (before exercise). That is so much better for me. I am going to see how that goes. :)

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  • slucki01
    slucki01 Posts: 284 Member
    MFP set my to 1200 too and that was for a 1 1/2 lb per week loss. I left it there. It's not satisfying to only eat 1200 calories so I just make sure I exercise everyday -- walking, gym, etc. -- to earn extra calories.
  • ccbulldog83
    ccbulldog83 Posts: 25 Member
    Great job...I think we have to listen to our bodies and do what it takes so we can do this long term. Good luck in your weight loss journey.:happy:
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    MFP set my to 1200 too and that was for a 1 1/2 lb per week loss. I left it there. It's not satisfying to only eat 1200 calories so I just make sure I exercise everyday -- walking, gym, etc. -- to earn extra calories.

    That is a good idea, thanks
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    yeah, i changed mine to 1 lb a week and increased my activity level and i went from 1200 calories to 1600 calories. it made me sooooo happy and satisfied and i drop 1-1 1/2 pounds a week. no binging or cheating either! good luck :bigsmile:
  • SuninVirgo
    SuninVirgo Posts: 255 Member
    Thanks for bringing this up- I'm going to change my calorie intake asap...I seem to lose when the calorie restrictions are higher....and doable!

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