Taught multiple exercise classes today, should I increase my calorie intake?

HakunaMatata137

I am wondering if I am eating enough calories for what I do everyday. I am a group fitness instructor, and I have my activity level set to “active “. Most days, I reach my 10,000 step goal just from teaching.
But some days, like today, I only teach Spin classes. When I teach my Spin classes, I only get to around 7000 steps for the day. Obviously during spin class, you are not walking around a bunch, you are just on the bike.
Today I taught three 45 minute spin classes and one weightlifting class. Burned 300-400 cals during each Spin.
Without logging any exercise, I am supposed to eat 1600 cal every day to lose 1.5 pounds per week. Do you think I should add my spin calories, or at least some of them, to my day today - even if I only got 7000 steps?
Thanks for the help!

middlehaitch

Yes, even though you are ‘active’ because of your job, you did extra so eat more.

MFP’s activity level isn’t based solely on steps, it’s just a mild correlation. Your spin classes, accounted for as a job, inc in activity level, more than make up the lack of steps.

Do keep an eye on your rate of loss. 1.5 lbs is suitable for having 50-75lbs to lose. If you are losing faster than that, or get below the 50lbs range adjust your cals.

Cheers, h.

sijomial

You are really asking "should I use the tool I selected in the way it was designed to be used?".
Why don't you eat back exercise calories? Especially if your routine is variable.

That is more than likely a too rapid rate of weight loss for someone who not only wants to do a lot of exercise but needs to do a lot of exercise due to your job.