I have a question about the calories per day

kinghuracan
kinghuracan Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay so I weigh 350 and I'm trying to get to 180 so I was recommended this app and I out in all my information in and it said I need to eat 2336 calories a day is that to lose weight or gain?

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited April 2018
    Lose.

    I'm 5'9, 179 lbs, and I can lose on 2000 calories per day. So those numbers sound about right, based on your starting weight.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    If you told it you want to lose weight, it's to lose weight
  • ap1972
    ap1972 Posts: 214 Member
    You would have needed to chose a goal, either lose/gain 0.5,1,1.5 or 2 lbs a week. This along with your activity level will determine the amount MFP gives you as your calorie goal.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    As you lose, you'll require fewer calories to lose, so you won't eat that much the whole time, but it sounds like a decent number to get started with.

    Next up: Get a food scale to weigh your portions so you know you're nailing your calories.

    Keep us updated on your progress! Many of us started exactly where you are.
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Sounds right to me. As you lose you will need to adjust your intake and up your exercise. Good luck towards reaching your goals!
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