1200 calorie diet - Can I exercise without increasing calories ?

YinFireHare
YinFireHare Posts: 3 Member
in Food and Nutrition
want to avoid losing the little muscle definition that I do have :)

Current weight: 179.4
Goal weight: 141.0

Ideally, I want to lose 2 lbs/wk if at all possible. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thank you!

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    If MFP gave you 1200 calories for two pounds a week, then your goal is too aggressive. You have to have a 1000-calorie deficit per day, and with 1200 being the minimum intake you can’t safely reach that size of a deficit. Your best option, especially if you’re wanting to preserve muscle, is to aim for a pound a week and eat back at least a portion of your exercise calories.
  • YinFireHare
    YinFireHare Posts: 3 Member
    Okay - I guess 1 lb a week it is! I definitely don't want to lose muscle. :) Thank you

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