Exercising for more food??

tulips_and_tea

I think a lot of people do that. I'm basing that statement off the fact that early mornings on big holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) are packed at my gym. Pretty sure people are there burning calories so that they can enjoy their big holiday meals. Whatever works for you!

RicMackie

BZAH10 wrote: »

I think a lot of people do that. I'm basing that statement off the fact that early mornings on big holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) are packed at my gym. Pretty sure people are there burning calories so that they can enjoy their big holiday meals. Whatever works for you!

But in reality, those folks are burning off (maaaaybe) hundreds of calories while consuming thousands. Lot's of generalities, but there are lots of studies out there that show how much typical Americans (I know, I know( eat at the holidays. Then compare that to how many calories you burn even during a good workout.

The average American can eat over 4,500 calories for a holiday gathering.
It takes over 6 hours on the elliptical to make up for that (per MFP) - and I very much doubt that these folks are hitting that thing for 6 hours.

http://caloriecontrol.org/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself-how-to-deal-with-the-3000-calorie-thanksgiving-meal/

sunnybeaches105

I cardio for beer

Francl27

RicMackie wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

I think a lot of people do that. I'm basing that statement off the fact that early mornings on big holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) are packed at my gym. Pretty sure people are there burning calories so that they can enjoy their big holiday meals. Whatever works for you!

But in reality, those folks are burning off (maaaaybe) hundreds of calories while consuming thousands. Lot's of generalities, but there are lots of studies out there that show how much typical Americans (I know, I know( eat at the holidays. Then compare that to how many calories you burn even during a good workout.

The average American can eat over 4,500 calories for a holiday gathering.
It takes over 6 hours on the elliptical to make up for that (per MFP) - and I very much doubt that these folks are hitting that thing for 6 hours.

http://caloriecontrol.org/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself-how-to-deal-with-the-3000-calorie-thanksgiving-meal/

Very true. But a lot of people also end up eating less the rest of the week too. And even a 400 calories work out is better than nothing.

RicMackie

Francl27 wrote: »

RicMackie wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

I think a lot of people do that. I'm basing that statement off the fact that early mornings on big holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) are packed at my gym. Pretty sure people are there burning calories so that they can enjoy their big holiday meals. Whatever works for you!

But in reality, those folks are burning off (maaaaybe) hundreds of calories while consuming thousands. Lot's of generalities, but there are lots of studies out there that show how much typical Americans (I know, I know( eat at the holidays. Then compare that to how many calories you burn even during a good workout.

The average American can eat over 4,500 calories for a holiday gathering.
It takes over 6 hours on the elliptical to make up for that (per MFP) - and I very much doubt that these folks are hitting that thing for 6 hours.

http://caloriecontrol.org/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself-how-to-deal-with-the-3000-calorie-thanksgiving-meal/

Very true. But a lot of people also end up eating less the rest of the week too. And even a 400 calories work out is better than nothing.

Absolutely!!!

Traveler120

Yes of course it makes sense. That's why there are such things as Thanksgiving day races like Turkey Trot. You're already going to pig out anyway, so you might as well pre-burn the calories.