Exceeding calorie limit when staying under recommended amount? Topic
U1196215434
07/28/23
Hi! I am new to this app and calorie tracking. I have filled in the information and got the target of calories to go by I have been staying under that target but when I check my analysis to see if I’m on target it’s telling me I’ve exceeded which doesn’t make sense? What does that mean?
Dovie
07/28/23
If you click on that target tab, it will tell you.
U1196215434
07/28/23
Yeah it’s just confusing me. My calorie limit is 1713 a day and I’ve been staying below that and then when I check the target tab it tells me I’ve exceeded my daily amount which I’ve stayed below
U1196215434
07/28/23
Yeah it’s just confusing me. My calorie limit is 1713 a day and I’ve been staying below that and then when I check the target tab it tells me I’ve exceeded my daily amount which I’ve stayed below
ElectroTechnoKing
07/29/23
Yea, it’s a bit confusing but makes sense if you follow it through starting at your maintenance calories. Keep in mind the dashboard only adds back a certain percentage of your exercise calories, but the analysis tab does not which makes things a bit more confusing.
ElectroTechnoKing
07/29/23
I should say, the “my analysis” section shows 100% of your exercise calories not just the % you set up in your weight plan/ exercise tab. This causes a discrepancy between the dashboard and the my analysis section.
U1196233131
07/29/23
Thankyou!
Dietician
07/29/23
replied to U1196215434
Hi there U1196215434-
Welcome to MyNetDiary!
I am guessing you are using the app to assist with weight loss? If your budget is 1713 calories a day and you eat less than this (for example, 1600 calories/day) then you will likely lose weight faster than predicted. Thus you will reach your goal faster than planned. The app defines this as "exceeding your daily calorie deficit."
To learn more about the math equations used in the app to determine your calorie budget check out this article: https://www.mynetdiary.com/calorie-planning.html
You may also find our weight loss articles helpful on your journey: https://www.mynetdiary.com/blog.html
If you have additional questions about your calorie budget please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team. They can be reached via email at: Support@mynetdiary.com. Have a great day! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Exceeding calorie limit when staying under recommended amount?
