DOES ANYONE UNDERSTAND THE HOW THE CALORIES WORKOUT ON THIS

Saxjazz19

Hi all,

I was wondering how the calorie counter works for this program? I have a feeling that if i eat all the extra calories the program recommends after each workout, than I won't lose weight? I am new to this site so if your have any helpful words feel free to let me know lol

ladyhawk00

Welcome!

The site is designed to give you a 500 calorie deficit per day, equal to 3500 cals per week = 1 lb loss per week. It will be a little different if you chose a different loss goal, but that's the basic idea. Even if you add in exercise, the site will also add calories, keeping you at a 500 calorie deficit.

A couple of excellent threads to read regarding whether to eat those exercise calories are here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

Must reads! Good luck!

Saxjazz19

Thank you so much for the reply... I am reading through the articles right now

ladyhawk00

Quite welcome!

Saxjazz19

Wow lol Great articles... Thanks Again

Lisabrownnc

I'm new too and that was very helpful. thanks.

ladyhawk00

Always glad to help! Congrats (to both of you) on taking the first step. Use all the tools here and you will be successful!