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How do I change my begining calorie count?

carolann28
carolann28 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I've been using this app on & off for a while & it's always been set at 1,300 calories a day. Now that I've added "Map My Ride" it's somehow changed to 1,200 calories per day.

Incase you're thinking that's not much of a difference.... 1,300 calories a day is an exact match to my weight loss shake diet. Otherwise I'm losing one shake a day & having 200 calories left over.... Which I don't want.

Help!!!

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  • SafioraLinnea
    SafioraLinnea Posts: 628 Member
    So you have a couple options as far as intake is concerned:

    Ignore MFPs settings and consume 1300 daily. You may find your weight loss slows a bit depending on variables you didn't share.

    Drop down to 1200 calories daily and either drop a shake and have a healthy snack that's 200 calories, or drop the shake diet in favour of one that is easily modified for intake adjustments.
    A few other thoughts:
    You are meant to consume at least some of your exercise calories according to MFP's settings.

    If adding an app changed your calories, there may be other things going on. I don't have that app so I can't help with that personally.
  • sanfly
    sanfly Posts: 207 Member
    In the app go to Goals > Calorie and Macronutrient Goals. You should be able to change your goal calories there
  • carolann28
    carolann28 Posts: 3 Member
    edited July 2017
    Found it! :)

    I was really worried I was going to have to ditch the app (which I find super helpful).

    Thank you sooo much!!

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