So so nervous about calories
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Shahelene
Posts: 133 Member
I'm really scared about eating too many of my calories back how much is a good number to eat back.
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I've heard 50-75%. Assuming your diary is accurate, you could probably afford to eat more calories. Try not to worry too much, you'll experience a gradual trend as an indicator, not an overnight disaster. Good luck!0
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It depends on what exercise(s) you are doing. Some numbers in the database are pretty close, while others run high. It takes some experimentation. If you're nervous, try 50% to start. If you're losing faster than your plan, or if you don't have good energy, bump that up. I've found my Fitbit adjustment is right on, luckily.0
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No reason to be nervous - the daily goal you're given BEFORE exercise already has you at a deficit. If you ate to goal every day without doing any exercise at all you'd lose weight. This is why the exercise cals are added back in - not doing so leaves you with too large a deficit which can cause problems over time.
So don't be afraid to eat them back (especially if your daily goal is 1200 cals) - even if you eat them all and bring your net cals to goal, you'll be at a deficit.
Food is fuel! :drinker:0
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