Should you eat back your work out calories?

okcmomto3

I have been wondering about this for awhile.

rlv2680

yes if you are humgry

healthyliving_girl

yes.

MB_Positif

yes! think of them as a gift

Jorra

This has been a hotly debated topic on MFP since the beginning. Basically, MFP is set up so you do eat your exercise calories. That's how the program is supposed to work. You will still have a healthy caloric deficit to allow you to lose weight. It's important to give your body adequate fuel when you work it harder.

See these topics in the Unofficial FAQ for more information
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390145-should-i-eat-my-exercise-calories
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390143-calories-in-vs-calories-out
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/474-unofficial-mfp-faq

onehotgirl

I never have any to eat :blushing:

well I do the 30 DS, but don't feel like I burn enough to 'eat it back'

okcmomto3

Thanks everyone!! I appreciate the answers!

Scorpioangel

I usually don't but if I am hungry I do

gashinshotan

Yeah eat em because you're basically being anorexic if you dont