The "Olivia Method" - the cool new way to set up your MFP go

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  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    I'm so confused. I thought the whole point was MFP calculated a deficit for you.
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    I'm so confused. I thought the whole point was MFP calculated a deficit for you.

    Some people have difficulty losing weight when eating or even sticking to a plan that calls for eating less than their BMR. MFP often gives you a goal of less than your BMR, although never below 1200. Doing it this way also allows you to see your deficit, giving you more control over how much you will lose each week. Plus, if you eat more than your goal, you just see how it affects your deficit, not just a red number telling you you failed for the day...
  • peaceinside
    peaceinside Posts: 272
    bump
  • cluvenit
    cluvenit Posts: 23 Member
    BUMP ;-)
  • LizCanDoThis
    LizCanDoThis Posts: 7 Member
    Bump
  • Emdog24
    Emdog24 Posts: 81 Member
    Bump - need to re-read to completely understand but I think I'll give it a shot!
  • jaxsmummy
    jaxsmummy Posts: 9
    bump-read it, changed it, still dont know if its accurate for me. As far as the past weeks go, I should have lost 2lbs a week since I started...but I havent. I think it may be all the muscle building I have been doing.
  • concealedpearl
    concealedpearl Posts: 206
    bump
  • lazatin
    lazatin Posts: 452 Member
    gonna need to keep this!
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    Ok.... I reset my goals and am going to try this..... I'm still a little confused, but I followed the directions, so we'll see what happens!
  • tcraw15
    tcraw15 Posts: 223 Member
    Would this method work for someone like me? I'm 25 years old, currently 190 lbs and want to go down to 145-150. So I have about 50 lbs to lose... I'm still a little confused as to how this works. I do want to start trying to zig-zag calories though.. My BMR is 1656, according to MFP.. And right now I have my calories set to 1650, with a 750 calorie deficit. I workout 3 times a week, or more. I want to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs a week though..

    So if my BMR is 1656...
    1656 x 1.3 = 2152
    1656 + 1000 - 2152 = 504 <--- I'm not sure I get what this part is all about?

    Ugh.. I don't get it.. Maybe I'm thinking about it too much? lol
  • JenniferAutumn
    JenniferAutumn Posts: 228 Member
    Bump
  • ozycat
    ozycat Posts: 72 Member
    bump!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Would this method work for someone like me? I'm 25 years old, currently 190 lbs and want to go down to 145-150. So I have about 50 lbs to lose... I'm still a little confused as to how this works. I do want to start trying to zig-zag calories though.. My BMR is 1656, according to MFP.. And right now I have my calories set to 1650, with a 750 calorie deficit. I workout 3 times a week, or more. I want to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs a week though..

    So if my BMR is 1656...
    1656 x 1.3 = 2152
    1656 + 1000 - 2152 = 504 <--- I'm not sure I get what this part is all about?

    Ugh.. I don't get it.. Maybe I'm thinking about it too much? lol

    You are probably overthinking :smile:

    You set your MFP goal to 2152.
    You eat 1656 per day minimum, which gives you a daily deficit of 496.
    If you exercise and burn 504 or less, you do not have to eat your exercise calories.
    If you exercise and burn more than 504, you eat the extra calories above 504.
    That is unless you are hungry (and don't mind the smaller deficit), eat more.
    Never let your green number be more than 1000.
  • unluckyIrish
    unluckyIrish Posts: 121 Member
    bump
  • JustThisGirl1990
    JustThisGirl1990 Posts: 2
    I may have to try this. Maybe then I won't feel so guilty for eating some things.
  • TXHunny84
    TXHunny84 Posts: 503 Member
    This is the same way BodyBugg is set up....
  • sarahmaryfearnley
    sarahmaryfearnley Posts: 366 Member
    ok, I think I get it but please check my math/logic ;)

    BMR = 1418,
    TDEE = 1760,

    1418+1000-1760 = 658

    So, set my calories to 1760 but really only eat ~1450 everyday. That will result in a 310cal deficit on rest days and on exercise days I can burn up to 658cal safely without eating them back.
  • cattracy0829
    cattracy0829 Posts: 177 Member
    Bump!
  • amerrill1
    amerrill1 Posts: 38
    bump
  • mmocarr
    mmocarr Posts: 108 Member
    bump

    I think this will allow me to be more consistent
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    Bump
  • skinnyb450
    skinnyb450 Posts: 288
    Bump
  • bethm1210
    bethm1210 Posts: 66 Member
    Bump :smile:
  • lthacks
    lthacks Posts: 15
    Bump - I'm hoping this will give me a reality check on my diet
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    ok, I think I get it but please check my math/logic ;)

    BMR = 1418,
    TDEE = 1760,

    1418+1000-1760 = 658

    So, set my calories to 1760 but really only eat ~1450 everyday. That will result in a 310cal deficit on rest days and on exercise days I can burn up to 658cal safely without eating them back.

    Exactly!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Adding a comment in the hope that this rolls soon and drops off of my threads list. :happy:
  • MarinaPacheco
    MarinaPacheco Posts: 95 Member
    Bump
  • Drunkadelic
    Drunkadelic Posts: 948 Member
    Adding a comment in the hope that this rolls soon and drops off of my threads list. :happy:

    here, I'll help.
  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,040 Member
    Adding a comment in the hope that this rolls soon and drops off of my threads list. :happy:

    here, I'll help.

    At last a BUMP I Approve!
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