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dawnkitchen · March 2011

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stroutman81 · March 2011

This has been helpful. I do have one question, with the weekly summary on MFP, is the goal to have the net calorie intake above or below my weekly goal? I am confused? I am looking for a calorie deficit?

Thanks!

To be honest, I'm not really sure. I don't use MFP for anything but the community. I don't even count the calories I eat, lol. But I'd assume your weekly goal is what MFP calculates based on your desired track (gain, lose or maintain). So if that assumption is correct, then your net calorie intake should be close to your goal intake. But again, I'm only guessing. Hopefully someone who uses the platform can answer your question.

I look at things very simply. Calculate maintenance. If you want to lose weight, make sure intake is below maintenance. If you want to gain, make sure intake is above it.

stormieweather · March 2011

The deficit is pre-calculated in MFP based upon what you stated your goals to be. The idea here is to meet the calorie goals (including exercise calories) and maintain that deficit.