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This is part of why I like WW because it takes the protein into account. An fruits and veggies are "free" meaning no points. But counting calories does work and many studies I believe have shown it doesn't really matter where the calories come from. 2,000 calories is still that many calories even if some are "good" calories.

WW also has an app that you can download that works similar to MFP but depending on the extras you want it may have a monthly service fee

@MrsSCB: I don't know what you weight, but 1150 seems way too low. Before I was pregs, I lost about 15-18 lbs with just calorie counting (no set plan). I ate about 1500-1700 calories on days I worked out (making a net calorie intake of 1200-1300), and 1200-1300 on days I didn't work out. And yes, I would be starving on the days I didn't work out.

I ended up working out more just to be able to eat more. My goal was to lose 1 lb a week, so that's how I got the calorie calculations, but I actually lost about 1.5-2 lbs a week, pretty steadily--which means my resting metabolic rate was actually higher and I could have eaten more calories per day.

On some weeks (like, pre period), I wouldn't lose at all but I found that if I stuck with it, I would suddenly lose 2-3 lbs all at once...so it was probably retained water.

If you are running 3 miles a day (roughly 300-350 cals), then your body is probably burning 2000-2300 cals a day. To create a 3500 calorie deficit each week, you just need 500 fewer calories a day either through working out or eating less. So aim for 1500-1800 calories a day. That should help!

1150 is like starvation! You would most definitely be hungry! I used to have an eating disorder and my goal was to stay under 1000 calories a day. You DEFINITELY need more calories. And if you don't eat enough calories, your body can go into a hoarding stage where it hangs onto fat because it's not getting what it needs. Starvation mode.

Agree with everyone, thats too low. Add 100-300 more and see how that helps!

@MrsSCB: Oh ok, that makes sense then that you'd be back up to 1450. 1150 still seems low, though. I remember for LoseIt, it gave me the option to modify the plan so I could add more calories if I thought I burned more throughout the day. I would give myself 50 extra calories and even that little bit helped because I could get in an extra snack. I would still lose an average of 1-1.5 pounds each week. I definitely agree with WW being better healthwise as it keeps track of protein, carbs, fat, etc...but tracking calories on the other sites is free, so it's a good start to modifying your eating habits and getting on track.