A different way to set up MFP goals - that WORKS!

heybales · January 2012

I think I understand, but maybe you can just double check for me?

My BMR- 1391
Maintenance- 1808 (1391x1.3)

Set my daily goal to 1808
Days that i dont work out I create a 417 deficit
If i burn 400 (my normal day) I create a 717 deficit?

Sound right?
So 6 days of working out at 717 deficit and one day off at 417 deficit equals a 4719 for the week? Which equals almost a 2 pound weight loss a week?

And never net under your BMR, that is mentioned twice.

ChickaDee2012 · January 2012

Very interesting....I read through most of the posts here, and there were a couple of things that lit up a lightbulb for me...:

I like the fact that this approach to "calories in vs. out", accommodates the wide spectrum of physical activity output...from someone who walks to someone who burns a whackload of calories from exercise. Tthe "Olivia" approach sounds great! Because you're feeding your body while you exercise at any level. The lightbulb has just gone on for me to rethink the 17 Day Diet to look more at the 'Olivia" approach, and rethink my calorie goals.