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tonka2020
tonka2020 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Been using MFP for a while with some success but still not sure o have it set right..I have 1400 calories and 40/40/20 and exercise 4-5 x a week doing Les Mills. I never hit protein. I've been told Cals too low macros too high..I've re-entered info..does this look about right? Thanks in advancet0b7aed93jua.png
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    how can anyone tell you if your calories are too low without you giving your height/weight/age/activity level?
  • tonka2020
    tonka2020 Posts: 5 Member
    Ah ok..

    Height 4"11, weight 10.6, age 42 and activity I would say high/very high. Aim is to lose a stone but more than that, get rid of chunky wobbly thighs
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    tonka2020 wrote: »
    Ah ok..

    Height 4"11, weight 10.6, age 42 and activity I would say high/very high. Aim is to lose a stone but more than that, get rid of chunky wobbly thighs

    and what does MFP give you when you set it for 1lb per week weight loss?
  • tonka2020
    tonka2020 Posts: 5 Member
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  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    What calories does MFP give you to lose 1lb a week?? Macros are a guideline, weight loss happens when we take in less calories than we burn so they should be your focus initially.
  • tonka2020
    tonka2020 Posts: 5 Member
    1710 calories
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »
    What calories does MFP give you to lose 1lb a week?? Macros are a guideline, weight loss happens when we take in less calories than we burn so they should be your focus initially.

    i presume its the 1710 that she has just screen shotted
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »
    What calories does MFP give you to lose 1lb a week?? Macros are a guideline, weight loss happens when we take in less calories than we burn so they should be your focus initially.

    i presume its the 1710 that she has just screen shotted

    Doh! couldn't see the wood for the trees!
  • 1BlueAurora
    1BlueAurora Posts: 439 Member
    Well, just keep trying to hit 1710 and see how it goes. As far as hitting your protein goal, I found that eating an egg or two (71 calories each) helped me. And almonds, and cottage cheese (with some salsa, because otherwise it was pretty bland), string cheese, and Greek yogurt. I add chick peas (garbanzo beans) to almost all my salads. There are 15 grams of protein in a cup of black beans, which I like. If you like salmon, that's a good choice, too. Avocados can get a bad rap because they have some calories, but if you eat half of one you'll get some protein and some healthy fats. Good luck!
  • tonka2020
    tonka2020 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks will see how I go.
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