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Logging after midnight!

linztx
linztx Posts: 101 Member
edited February 28 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm sure it is whatever floats my boat, but, if I exercised Saturday during day, and tried to sleep, but couldn't so did a second exercise after midnight - so, technically on Sunday, would you log in on Saturday or Sunday since I haven't slept yet?

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  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    In the grand scheme of things it won't make any difference, but I'd probably log it on the next day if it affects your calorie allowance. If your using TDEE or not eating back exercise calories then the day makes even less of a difference.
  • sakuya3834
    sakuya3834 Posts: 116 Member
    I log everything Midnight-Midnight just to be consistent...
  • linztx
    linztx Posts: 101 Member
    In the grand scheme of things it won't make any difference, but I'd probably log it on the next day if it affects your calorie allowance. If your using TDEE or not eating back exercise calories then the day makes even less of a difference.

    As lame as I sound; I have no clue if I eat back my calories. I never understood that. I would say, I probably don't? My diary is open.
  • linztx
    linztx Posts: 101 Member
    I log everything Midnight-Midnight just to be consistent...

    Consistency is good,
    I think I'll stick with that as well. That was my first thought.
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    In the grand scheme of things it won't make any difference, but I'd probably log it on the next day if it affects your calorie allowance. If your using TDEE or not eating back exercise calories then the day makes even less of a difference.

    As lame as I sound; I have no clue if I eat back my calories. I never understood that. I would say, I probably don't? My diary is open.

    LOL, no worries. When you plug in your exercise for the day, MFP gives you more calories. Some people eat them and some people don't. I personally think most people should eat at least SOME of the extra calories they get from exercise. If you have some time OP there's a thread that many people who have been here a while recommend. It clears up a lot of to questions for people who are new to MFP have. Give it a read when you have a chance.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • Jewlz280
    Jewlz280 Posts: 547 Member
    I count a day as the time period I'm awake -- not the actual time on the clock. Like right now, it's after midnight and I've had a snack but that still goes on my Saturday's intake vs. my Sunday intake. I would do the same with exercise. In the grand scheme, it doesn't matter, but I do it that way because that's what works for me.
  • Aemely
    Aemely Posts: 694 Member
    My day runs from 7:30am to 1:30am the next day, so I cheat and set MFP to an earlier time zone. I know, I know. I really should get more sleep. :grumble:
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