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07-24-2012, 02:07 AM
#3
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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No, im sorry. my goal is to lose 40lbs all together. What i meant was i want to lose 20lbs in 3 to 4 weeks. im just not sure how many calories a day im aloud to have.. i want to lose at least a pound a day i was wondering how many calories i need to consume a day to lose a pound a day. on the food log - after i log in the calories i have already taken in how do i know how many more i can have that day?
sorry for the confusion. and thanks!
sorry for the confusion. and thanks!
07-24-2012, 04:22 AM
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 532
Welcome dip1! Fitday is a wonderful tool.
Please be careful!!!
Common recommendation is to lose 1-2 pounds per week for a variety of reasons.
I use the link that you see on the bottom of my signature to figure out my nutritional & activity goals. It's a great treasury of reading as well as further links!
In practical terms, I eat according to food groups & servings which I divide according to meals/snacks. Logging in confirms when I'm on track & quickly shows the error of my ways. I basically do mental math as to Caloric count when I log in. I round my numbers alot to do quick math. I find that the more practice I have logging in, the quicker & more accurate I become.
I hope this post helps you.
Please be careful!!!
Common recommendation is to lose 1-2 pounds per week for a variety of reasons.I use the link that you see on the bottom of my signature to figure out my nutritional & activity goals. It's a great treasury of reading as well as further links!
In practical terms, I eat according to food groups & servings which I divide according to meals/snacks. Logging in confirms when I'm on track & quickly shows the error of my ways. I basically do mental math as to Caloric count when I log in. I round my numbers alot to do quick math. I find that the more practice I have logging in, the quicker & more accurate I become.
I hope this post helps you.
07-25-2012, 12:53 AM
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Thank You fit4luv! On dashboard- at the end of food, activity, weight..etc.. where it has a scale. its called net.cal. does that show the calories a person can have a day? sorry if i sound confusing. thank you so much for your help.
07-25-2012, 06:59 AM
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 965
20 pounds in 4 weeks (5 pounds/week) is a steep climb for someone your size. Make sure you remain healthy in the process.
07-26-2012, 04:28 AM
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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new to Fitday...
I just signed in, put my height, weight, and goal. It came up with me eating only 599 calories a day....thats insane !!! That is sarvation mode.
My calories reduction was 1700. I don't do any exercise, but I am on my feet all day for my job.
My calories reduction was 1700. I don't do any exercise, but I am on my feet all day for my job.
07-26-2012, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Check the accuracy of what you entered. If that's all correct, push your goal date out a few weeks and see if that changes your calories.
08-03-2012, 06:51 AM
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Calories
Hi, I'm new too, so I'm no expert, but I have an app on my phone called "Lose it" that might help. You put in your info and goal and it calculates how many calories you need to reach your goal. When you add in exercise your calorie alottment is adjusted. You can count just calories or nutrients too. It is helpful in being more conscious of what you are eating Just a suggestion. Although there is probably something similar on this site. Good luck.
Last edited by cds50; 08-03-2012 at 06:54 AM. Reason: spelling error
