Deficit?

nicci288693 · September 2017

What is this in regards to calorie intake? I'm lost.

MsChewMe · September 2017

Did you read the "Most helpful posts" at the top? I did, they are very helpful.

cmh308 · September 2017

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads#latest

Read all of these. Seriously.

diannethegeek · September 2017

nicci288693 wrote: »

What is this in regards to calorie intake? I'm lost.

You burn a certain number of calories a day. This is your TDEE (explained in another thread). You eat a certain number of calories a day. If the number of calories you eat is less than your TDEE then you're eating at a deficit and should lose weight over time. The difference between your TDEE and the number of calories you eat is your deficit.

diannethegeek · September 2017

cmh308 wrote: »

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads#latest

Read all of these. Seriously.

These too: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

They include calorie counting 101, the guide to get you started on your way to sexypants, and a step-by-step guide to MFP.

TeaBea · September 2017

Your body burns calories 24/7. Active people burn more than inactive people. Your total calories are called total daily energy expenditure (TDEE).

The deficit is taking in fewer calories than you use in a day. Larger deficits are (more) okay for people with lots of weight to lose. Smaller deficits are better when you are closer to goal. This helps you retain more lean muscle mass.

nicci288693 · September 2017

Thanks guys

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