Does anyone else work out extra just to get more calories?

rikkejanell2014
rikkejanell2014 Posts: 312 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Today was my rest day however im going to the movies tonight and i want to bring a snack and i have 11 cals left lol.
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  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    H2O
  • rikkejanell2014
    rikkejanell2014 Posts: 312 Member
    kbmnurse wrote: »
    H2O

    Uhhhh
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,878 Member
    Yesss, but normally it'd because I ate too much and I don't want to go over
  • humpbackgirl
    humpbackgirl Posts: 63 Member
    Not really. I still eat the same no matter how much I've gained. I don't know why but I don't see working out as "extra food" more so than something that's good for me.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Yes, I'd be miserable without exercise calories. Plus being active every day is good for me.

    Since you said in your other thread your workouts consist of "Cardio and resistance" sure, do some more cardio today and enjoy that movie snack!
  • rikkejanell2014
    rikkejanell2014 Posts: 312 Member
    humpbackgirl wrote: »
    Not really. I still eat the same no matter how much I've gained. I don't know why but I don't see working out as "extra food" more so than something that's good for me.

    I mean yes of course its good for me and i love it but what i was saying is that today i didn't work out and I've run out of calories and i want more food and don't want to go over. So exercise is the key.
  • Jules_farmgirl
    Jules_farmgirl Posts: 225 Member
    I see nothing wrong with that at all. I don't eat my calories back on a day to day basis as I am losing and not maintaining. However, if I want to go out for a beer and hot wings with friends once a month or so, I will totally put in that extra time on my treadmill to fit it in instead of taking the hit on my calories!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,570 Member
    I don't take rest days.
  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    I don't eat my exercise calories back regularly, so I usually have "extra" for days I want more. But if for some reason I don't have any extras stored away, I'll do cardio for a couple of days to get those calories.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Eat a bit more today, eat less tomorrow. I typically look at my week overall.
  • Doctorsookiestrikesback
    Doctorsookiestrikesback Posts: 53 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Eat a bit more today, eat less tomorrow. I typically look at my week overall.

    Same
  • everher
    everher Posts: 909 Member
    Yeah, I'd eat less tomorrow before I relied on a guesstimate of how much I burned exercising when I know I'm already out of calories.
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    edited January 2017
    I workout extra for fitness. The extra calories are just a bonus. I have not even been logging my calories for many months now and have been maintaining my weight just fine. And I eat pretty much anything I want.
  • voodoozombie69
    voodoozombie69 Posts: 2 Member
    why is that the exercise tracker does not deplete the cal burned from strength training? I do one hour and a half 5 times a week and i am just curious.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Aren't you supposed to buy snacks at the movie, not sneak them in?

    To the original question, as long as you have an overall healthy mindset about food, I don't think there's anything wrong with doing a little extra exercise to bank some calories for splurges, but if it turns into a "I have to earn my calories or I can't eat XYZ " then I think that would be a red flag.
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    I skied for pizza today, good home made chicken, bacon, caramelized onion with home made crust. I'll have to hike tomorrow so I can have leftovers. If not for exercise I couldn't eat much being an old lady and all. Mostly though I exercise for fitness.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    No. I exercise to build my fitness, not to eat more.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Wanted some extra wine so 30 mins on the treadmill for me.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    No.
  • flagrantavidity
    flagrantavidity Posts: 218 Member
    Yes.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Nope. I train to my plan, sometimes that means I go over my calorie target, sometimes I'm under.

    No point obsessing about a single day.
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    edited January 2017
    It's opposite for me. I love exercise and staying active daily for many reasons.

    One of the benefits of that is I can eat a lot more. And it's awesome. B)
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    Yes. I love to workout - it's a real stress-buster. But - honestly - if working out lets me complete the day without going over - then, yeah.
  • Mentiri
    Mentiri Posts: 1,356 Member
    Oh yeah! And for fun, of course, but when I really want that ice cream I'll break out the dance workout first. And half the time I don't want the snack anymore by the time I've 'earned' it, so win-win!
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Mentiri wrote: »
    Oh yeah! And for fun, of course, but when I really want that ice cream I'll break out the dance workout first. And half the time I don't want the snack anymore by the time I've 'earned' it, so win-win!

    Find the same thing. Get on the treadmill to be able to "afford" the glass of wine and then don't want the wine after.

    FOR ME, and possibly for others, the workout kills the boredom that was leading to wanting the treat in the first place.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Nope. Train to plan.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    Exercise is a buffer and peace of mind calories for me. I rarely eat any calories back and am usually under my goal, so if I happen to trip and fall face first into a double cheesebaconburger, I know I'm completely safe. :)

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