Stuffing my self to get net calories at 1200

antihillmoby

An average Zumba class only burns between 300-600 calories an hour.

Bankman1989

Hello Guys and Gals

I have been using MFP since January and have lost 11 pounds. The last two months I have started eating my exercise calories back. Well this month I have began going to a Zumba class were I'm burning about 1100 calories per class. I want to continue working out but I am having to stuff myself when I am not hungry in order to have my net calories at least at 1200. I start with eating a big but healthy breakfast but adding a slim fast to it. I try to eat a large lunch and a large dinner after my workout but by dinner time I can eat anymore and I am literally forcing my self to eat and I am not hungry. Any suggestion on what I can due to get my net calories at 1200 without discontinuing my workout. Possibly higher calorie foods that are lower in fat? Can this eventually make me gain weight. It is still hard to fathom the concept of stuffing myself in order to lose weight.

I CAN'T eat back my calories. i burn too many teaching HARDCORE SPIN 6 days a week and my regular workouts. I make sure I eat healthy and often.

Bankman1989

My class is 60 minutes. I'm not sure of the name of the watch, don't have it with me but it's the watch type not the strap. So, I guess I have been forcing my self to eat calories I didn't need. Wyay more than I needed. I thought I was helping my weight loss by eating those exercise calories! That sucks! I hope i havent gained weight from it! Should I get a different HRM? Any suggestions?

Your calorie burn is based on your weight and your movement. It's going to vary based on your class. Getting an HRM is a good idea however I am a trainer and have never had one. I base my calorie burns off my sweat molecules..lol

amyallenstockwell

When I did weight watchers, you didn't have to eat your exercise calories. You could "bank them" and use them for days of that same week that you go over your intake. I also agree that you may be over estimating. Make sure that you drink more than the8 glasses of water on the days that you exercise.

trixyj

Hi there, you need to check your zumba calories... unless you are doing it for 3-4 hours a day you will struggle to burn that much!

i box in a high intensity class and burn around 700... and I know it! its hard.

you really need to get an HRM. I dont every eat my exercise calories. on the days where I exercise I just always make sure I have 1400 and not 1200 that day. If I do double classes I sometimes have 1600.

If you have ever seen the biggest loser, those guys exercise for 6-7 hours a day and only have 1600 cals a day.

i would consider not eating your exercise cals, until what you are doing isnt working - eg hungry or plateau.

good luck on your journey

smplycomplicated

during my Zumba I burn between 320 and 400 cals. and that's for 45 mins.

marycmeadows

I'd say you are overestimating how much you're burning at zumba -- Unless you're like 300lbs, you're probably not burning that much..... and try eating calorie dense foods -- almond/peanut butter, nuts, avocado, etc. get rid of the slim fast and have a real protein shake - add in some black beans, pumpkin, soy milk, protein powder, cocoa powder -- YUM!

wells0707

I have been know to burn 1000 calories in a zumba class. Usually it is around 600-800 depending on the instructor, but that number could be accurate. I too have a hrm watch and when I emailed the company to find out how accurate it is they told me to make sure I was checking my heart rate quite often for the most accurate reading. During zumba I will check it after every song. Good luck to you.

I am no expert, but I would suggest to stop eating when you are full. Your body knows when it needs more fuel.

laquita870

So it looks like I have been overrating because my HRM was incorrect In the calories I was burning. That means if I only burned 500 on the days I thought I was burning 1000 my actual net was around 1800 and not 1200 as i thoughy. Could this cause me to gain weight!? I have been doin this 2-3 times a week for the last three weeks. I haven't gained on the scale i have actually lost two pounds in the last three weeks.

I'm going to go ahead and buy a new monitor so my calories will be more accurate but now I'm worried that I'm
gonna gain from what I have doing the last three weeks.

RunHardBeStrong

So it looks like I have been overrating because my HRM was incorrect In the calories I was burning. That means if I only burned 500 on the days I thought I was burning 1000 my actual net was around 1800 and not 1200 as i thoughy. Could this cause me to gain weight!? I have been doin this 2-3 times a week for the last three weeks. I haven't gained on the scale i have actually lost two pounds in the last three weeks.

I'm going to go ahead and buy a new monitor so my calories will be more accurate but now I'm worried that I'm
gonna gain from what I have doing the last three weeks.

You can't change the past just work on the future so if you do have a gain it will be a small one but I would think you would have seen it by now. 500 over for 3 days/week for 3 weeks only equals to 4,500 cals so just over a lb. gain if any....you lost over those 3 weeks so maybe you aren't to far off on your numbers. I know everyone is different but I eat 1800-2100 cals a day after exercise and net around 1300, I steadily lose 1-2 lbs a week. I also know how hard it is for most to believe but you really do have to fuel (eat) yourself in order to lose weight in a healthy, steady manner.

susannamarie

So it looks like I have been overrating because my HRM was incorrect In the calories I was burning. That means if I only burned 500 on the days I thought I was burning 1000 my actual net was around 1800 and not 1200 as i thoughy. Could this cause me to gain weight!? I have been doin this 2-3 times a week for the last three weeks. I haven't gained on the scale i have actually lost two pounds in the last three weeks.

I'm going to go ahead and buy a new monitor so my calories will be more accurate but now I'm worried that I'm
gonna gain from what I have doing the last three weeks.

If you were gonna gain, you'd have seen it already. Since you lost 2 lbs in 3 weeks, you're probably under, just not under enough for the loss you want to be seeing. Don't panic!

laquita870

Thanks! You are guys are awesome!

jmweger

bump

laquita870

So i bout the polar FT4 with chest strap and you guys are right I was not burning 1000 but I have burned between 740-800 every class with he polar FT4. Thanks for all the help.

KareninCanada

Don't stress too much - your body is probably happy about the "break" with extra calories and will start losing weight faster now that it's had a rest.

KareninCanada

i eat between 500 - 1000 calories a day burn bewtween 1000-2000 calories get a bit hungry but water intake over 10 glasses a day

That would pretty much qualify as exercise bulimia, if not anorexia... PLEASE go see a professional dietitian to find a healthy calorie level for your age/height/lifestyle.