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Net Calories

alawson02
alawson02 Posts: 10
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What should your net calories be at the end of the day?

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  • kvsmith59
    kvsmith59 Posts: 26 Member
    I'm no expert, but from what I read you want to be at, or just a tad below your goal
  • jonesdav254
    jonesdav254 Posts: 99 Member
    As I understand the setup of MFP, when you noted your activity level (sedentary, active, etc), a calculation of your daily caloric intake is made. You can offset this with exercise thereby giving you opportunity for some additional calories. Properly tracking your food will help you know where you stand. Then you can set you net below what it takes just to maintain your weight. Again, as I understand it, small changes in the net over a period of time will show up on the bathroom scale. Best of luck!
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