Weight Loss - Daily Calories

JenniferPet22
JenniferPet22 Posts: 3 Member
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Hi, I just started using MFP. I have it set to lose 2 lbs per week and have it synced with my fitbit so I am getting exercise bonus calories. I have been under my calories for the past 2 days (since I started), and it says I am under calories, and then when I end my day it says "if everyday were like this in 5 weeks you would ... gain 6 lbs" Something doesn't add up, is this a glitch, because it's really disheartening.

Thanks

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  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,147 Member
    The first I would do is check your goals to be sure you didn't mistakenly select gain 2 lbs a week instead of lose 2 lbs a week.
  • JenniferPet22
    JenniferPet22 Posts: 3 Member
    First thing I checked. Thank you though.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,376 Member
    Check on the website if all is correct: your current weight, height, gender, and weightloss goal. Other than that: uh, no idea. How many calories are you getting? And what is your current weight? That might help us figure out what's going on.
  • JenniferPet22
    JenniferPet22 Posts: 3 Member
    Currently I weight 220lbs and with the 2lb weight loss goal it is giving me around 1400calories before my exercise bonus. Which seems right to me.
  • lmgoff232
    lmgoff232 Posts: 277 Member
    What activity level do you have set? Do you have negative calorie adjustments enabled? Perhaps a screenshot may help figure it out

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