You will find a wealth of knowledge on this forum about this exact subject. My suggestion would be to do a search, there is a lot of reading to be done.
Some threads to start with:
After seeing ll of the recommendations by people on here about using MFP to help lose weight I’d like to give MFP a go as I need to lose a good few kg’s.
How do you work out your Base Calorie Requirements?
Also, what is the best daily percentage breakdown of Carbs/Fats/Protein?
TIA
Hey everyone. Finally taking a look at weight/nutrition to hopefully improve my performance. Are there any general guidelines on what is an acceptable caloric deficit while training? Since 11/15 I’ve lost around 8-10 lbs (3.5-4.5 kg). I started using MyFitnessPal after the New Year to track things with much more precision. Last week, it looks like my caloric deficit was around 4,600 calories, or 650 per day. I am also wrapping up SSBHV2; my first attempt at a high volume plan.
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Make sure you are fueling your workouts… I switched to a higher carb diet (mostly whole grains and such) with high quality fats and lean proteins when possible. I also started to drink less beer (bourbon has less calories as it turns out!) I dropped an additional 8lbs (3.6kg) this season. I noticed a huge drop in perceived exertion in both indoors and outdoor rides at the same power because my muscles had the fuel they needed. Its highly subjective and you’ll have to dial in what works for you. …
In summary:
track your calories in and out via an app like myfitnesspal
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