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Can I spread out my exercise calories?

mamato2babes
mamato2babes Posts: 90
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all. I've been lurking for a few weeks, learning much, and just starting to lose. Had a new newbie question for you.

I run 3-4 times a week and thus burn more calories those days than I do on my "off" days when I do something lighter like pilates or some weight/resistance training. I DO eat my exercise calories, but I wondered if it's okay to "share" them over a couple of days. So, if I burn 400 on a running day, can I eat some of those that day and then eat the rest the following when I'm only burning 100 doing something else?

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  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    Your body is not on a 24 hour timer. It does not reset at midnight. I think it's just fine to spread out exercise calories over a few days... keep your body guessing.
  • goohan
    goohan Posts: 155
    I do that all the time ;)
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Weight loss doesn't have to be restricted to daily counts. There are people who look at their caloric goals over a week-long period. Nothin' wrong with spreading 'em out. Go for it.
  • mamato2babes
    mamato2babes Posts: 90
    Thanks all. I figured as much. Just wish there was a way to log them on here that way!
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