Burn 100 cal more and eat 130 cal less and lose 40 lbs.!

I went to myfitnesspal.com and set my goal to maintain 200 lbs. with a sedatary lifestyle.  It told me I would maintain if I eat 1850 calories. 

Then I set my goal at 160 lbs with a sedatary lifestyle and I can eat 1620 calories to maintain. 

So eating only 230 calories a day more makes us weigh 40 lbs. more.  Even a cardio workout of 100 calorie burn and eating 130 calories less would have the net effect of 230 calories.  No wonder so many of us need to lose 40 lbs.  I can eat that many calories from 1 small oz of tostitos and 1 oz of reduced fat cheese.  I am starting today.  

Just me

That is very, very interesting.  I think I'll work toward that also!  Thanks for sharing.

Rhonda

Hi Rhonda

I know it was an eyeopener to me too.  I am really sticking to it and am interested to see if I lose weight.  Wouldn't that be a kick?  Just me

Hi Justme,
Are you an interactive member of MFP.com?  Meaning do you use it to the full or do you just log your calories.  Let me know.  I use MFP daily and would love to friend you if you are active.  Happy Sunday!

Molly

I wi**** would be that easy... my body hates that logic.    But then again ... that probably would work for some people.