Calorie Goal Question

NatiBlum
NatiBlum Posts: 8 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi Friends!

So, I have a quick question regarding the calorie goal. I set mine to lose 1lb a week average, MFP set the goal to 1340 (i might be 20 off). I try to work out every day to up my deficit, but, is this calorie goal, BY ITSELF, supposed to help me reach my weight loss goal? And exercise calories count for extra? A little curious as to how that works.

Thanks!

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  • vismal
    vismal Posts: 2,463 Member
    Yes, MFP assumes you will exercise and eat some or all of those exercise calories back. Just be warned that MFP usually overestimates calories burned through exercise. Many have had success eating back half of their exercise calories rather than all.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    Yes. Eat extra (above 1340) when you exercise.

  • NatiBlum
    NatiBlum Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you! I thought this was the case but I wanted to make sure.
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