What happens if you don't eat all of your calories?

writer4him

I am very new at this - started on Sunday. MFP gave me 1260 calories per day as my goal. On Sunday, went over by about 140, but then on Monday, I was under by 140, and yesterday I was under by 240. Today, somehow I ate exactly 1260 calories (and right now my stomach is growling and I wish I could eat more!) The days I was under, I was full (but I also ate healthier things). Do things just kind of balance out over time, or is it really bad to let those unconsumed calories go?

writer4him

I am very new at this - started on Sunday. MFP gave me 1260 calories per day as my goal. On Sunday, went over by about 140, but then on Monday, I was under by 140, and yesterday I was under by 240. Today, somehow I ate exactly 1260 calories (and right now my stomach is growling and I wish I could eat more!) The days I was under, I was full (but I also ate healthier things). Do things just kind of balance out over time, or is it really bad to let those unconsumed calories go?

kerrilucko

Fri 08/29/08 02:18 PMhttp://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

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Banks two threads "Newbies" and "Newbies 2nd edition"
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/post/new/9614-newbies-please-read-me

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6832-eating-all-of-your-calories-bmr

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

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8977-your-body-s-thoughts-on-calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

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

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/777-why-is-starvation-mode-so-bad
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......and if you still can't sleep:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8199-off-to-a-slow-start-actually-still-at-starting-gate

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6737-true-confessions-from-a-slow-learner

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9007-bmr-ma-because-of-the-answers-to-the-questions



Here are some excellent threads you should read (actually all newcomers should) they will answer your question and many more!:flowerforyou:

writer4him

Thanks!