Net gross.????

Phx99
Phx99 Posts: 69
in Health and Weight Loss
I have an interesting question....

I am supposed to have 1200 calories a day, and I usually burn off 500 - 1000 extra a day being on my stationary bike.

Does that mean I should be eating at least 1700 calories a day? Or is the 1200 the minimum, regardless of how much I bike (which would be a net of 200 - 700 per day)? I don't want to hit starvation mode....but I feel great...so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing?

Replies

  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    If your goal is 1200...your net should be 1200. So yes..you eat back your burned calories, since MFP sets you at a deficit even without exercise. That said...MFP calorie allowances for exercise are high. So either just eat 50-70% of them...or use a HRM to get accurate numbers. 1200 is very very low, though...you may want to consider a less stringent loss rate, so you get more calories to play with. I lost my weight here netting over 1600...relatively painlessly.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    1200 PLUS exercise calories!!!

    ETA: If you aren't sure if your exercise cals are accurate, just eat a percentage back.

Categories