exercise calories on my calorie total?

nbsambucca

Im confused. I have my # of calories to consume in a day to lost 1lb a week to get to my goal. Fine. Then I exercise and it tells me I have 500 more calories to eat.....why does it do that? Wont I get a faster result by NOT eating them or is it the 'eating enough calories' thing that I dont always get......HELP!!

StarryEyed500

Since MFP already calculates a calorie deficit for you, any you burn through exercise should be eaten or you will be left with too large a deficit. This would cause problems for your body - vital organs such as the brain need a basic number to allow you to function.

ladyraven68

Take some time to read all th estickied threads at the top of the page - they will really help you understand how this works.

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

ladyraven68

Duplicated

nbsambucca

thank you, that explains it...i was looking but didnt find the answer blaring at me...so I figured I would ask thanks again.