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Changing calories

louisestotts
louisestotts Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I need to change my calorie intake number. Could someone tell me how?
Thanks in advance

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  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    Go to "My Home" then "Goals" and you should be able to adjust some stuff like calories and macros. I usually end up using the wizard to fix up both my "starting weight" and the calories.
  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    Set the loss rate per week, choosing a reasonable amount.

    For example, if you have over 100 pounds to lose, you can choose 2 lbs/week.

    If you have 15 pounds to lose, choose 0.5 lb/week.

    After you choose, the rate, mfp will set your calorie allotment.
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Also remember that you may need to adjust it again after every 10ish pounds you have to lose (assuming you have more than that to lose).

    Is there a reason you are not planning on sticking with the MFP number? For most people it is a good starting place.
  • louisestotts
    louisestotts Posts: 2 Member
    Trying to just add calories given to me by doctor. I won’t change them until he tells to. Thanks for your feed back.
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