Safe Calorie Deficit

theresa029
theresa029 Posts: 95 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What is a reasonable (or safe) calorie deficit for a man and woman?

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  • LoriLoves2Run
    LoriLoves2Run Posts: 80 Member
    It's not just about calorie intake. Everyone is different. You need a good round ratio of carbs, protein and fat. You have to determine what this is by your activity level. Just go with the flow, try to lose no more than 2 lbs a week and be patient. You're doing great! I upped my calorie intake when I hit a plateau and managed to lose a couple of holiday pounds.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I prefer slow and steady progress so 1 to 2 lbs a week..... So I try to keep my deficit under 1000 calories a day... but normally around 600 calories most days... That allows me to lose a pound a week....
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