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dont understand how im gaining calories

jnhinshaw
jnhinshaw Posts: 8
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
i have my cal goal set to a certain limit and when i exercise what i burned off is added on to what i hve left for that day why? im not completely understanding it is that a good thing?!?!?!?!

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    You EARN extra calories for exercise. Most people eat all or part of these back.

    1200 calories is a bare minimum. Even if you sat around on your tush all day - you would still need 1200 calories. Eating extra calories fuels your workouts, and helps you keep muscle while losing fat.
  • jnhinshaw
    jnhinshaw Posts: 8
    ooo ok i understand now thanks!!!!!!
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