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  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    wow, thanks. so my net should be 1200 then? meaning technically I can eat 1600 as long as I burn 400?

    I didn't write this with the intention of linking giving it out as general advice in the forums, but I think it can really help you: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/eating-back-exercise-calories-232630.

    PM me if you have any more questions.

    the link did not work.

    also, I am not VERY over weight, but I AM over weight, so I think I can maybe eat a little less before my body starts eating my organs instead of my fat? I know that sounds aweful, but i have a lot of fat to lose.
    i'm just trying to understand this a bit more.

    Unless you are approaching morbidly obese. This just isn't true. Your body is going to eat muscle regardless if you aren't using weight training. It is just that at morbidly obese the stores are there for that purpose and are drawn upon more.
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  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
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    I would meet 1200 every day. Your body needs this energy to be healthy and function correctly.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    wow, thanks. so my net should be 1200 then? meaning technically I can eat 1600 as long as I burn 400?

    I didn't write this with the intention of linking giving it out as general advice in the forums, but I think it can really help you: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/eating-back-exercise-calories-232630.

    PM me if you have any more questions.

    the link did not work.

    also, I am not VERY over weight, but I AM over weight, so I think I can maybe eat a little less before my body starts eating my organs instead of my fat? I know that sounds aweful, but i have a lot of fat to lose.
    i'm just trying to understand this a bit more.

    Odd. Try this, scroll down to "Eating Back Exercise Calories": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock

    It is true that more overweight folks can tolerate a higher deficit, but 1200 per day isn't a good number for anybody. That kind of thing is only done in for the morbidly obese in a clinical setting, and not for long stretches.

    im not approaching morbid obesity... and 3 dietitians have given me that advice. I can see from the picture that the op is not very overweight though and she should be eating back exercise calories... im a good 4 stone overweight...
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    i also agree 1200 isn't enough x
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
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    I just checked and my BMR is said to be 1561.1. or so says the web page. so I should aim to that 1500 calories then?

    Did you figure out your TDEE? http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html Your BMR is the minimum you should be eating, so around 1600 calories (and you should eat back your exercise calories so you don't fall below the threshold).
  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
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    Did you figure out your TDEE? http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html Your BMR is the minimum you should be eating, so around 1600 calories (and you should eat back your exercise calories so you don't fall below the threshold).

    I just checked, gave me a number of 2138
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
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    Yes, it does matter. You need calories to keep your heart beating, nervous system firing, organs functioning a full capacity, that sorta thing.

    ^^THIS. Don't read anything else, this is TRUTH.
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
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    I just checked, gave me a number of 2138

    80% of 2138 is 1710, which is what your goal should be. This will leave you a calorie deficit of about 3000/wk. Your weight loss would be a little less than 1 lb/wk.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    wow, thanks. so my net should be 1200 then? meaning technically I can eat 1600 as long as I burn 400?

    I didn't write this with the intention of linking giving it out as general advice in the forums, but I think it can really help you: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/eating-back-exercise-calories-232630.

    PM me if you have any more questions.

    the link did not work.

    also, I am not VERY over weight, but I AM over weight, so I think I can maybe eat a little less before my body starts eating my organs instead of my fat? I know that sounds aweful, but i have a lot of fat to lose.
    i'm just trying to understand this a bit more.

    Odd. Try this, scroll down to "Eating Back Exercise Calories": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock

    It is true that more overweight folks can tolerate a higher deficit, but 1200 per day isn't a good number for anybody. That kind of thing is only done in for the morbidly obese in a clinical setting, and not for long stretches.

    im not approaching morbid obesity... and 3 dietitians have given me that advice. I can see from the picture that the op is not very overweight though and she should be eating back exercise calories... im a good 4 stone overweight...

    You had over 100 lbs to lose initially? You were close to morbidly obese when you started. As you decrease, you will find it harder to lose and you will have to switch gears.
  • Kattarra
    Kattarra Posts: 190 Member
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    I just checked, gave me a number of 2138

    80% of 2138 is 1710, which is what your goal should be. This will leave you a calorie deficit of about 3000/wk. Your weight loss would be a little less than 1 lb/wk.

    I get confused also. Is that 1710 NET or TOTAL cals?
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
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    I get confused also. Is that 1710 NET or TOTAL cals?

    NET. So you have to eat back what you burn.
  • missbex24
    missbex24 Posts: 17 Member
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    I'm quoting you next time someone asks me that!! Great way to put it!
  • missbex24
    missbex24 Posts: 17 Member
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    I'm quoting you next time someone asks me that!! Great way to put it!

    This is about the gas example...I think I replied incorrectly or something because I didn't get that cool box.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
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    wow, thanks. so my net should be 1200 then? meaning technically I can eat 1600 as long as I burn 400?

    I didn't write this with the intention of linking giving it out as general advice in the forums, but I think it can really help you: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/UponThisRock/view/eating-back-exercise-calories-232630.

    PM me if you have any more questions.

    the link did not work.

    also, I am not VERY over weight, but I AM over weight, so I think I can maybe eat a little less before my body starts eating my organs instead of my fat? I know that sounds aweful, but i have a lot of fat to lose.
    i'm just trying to understand this a bit more.

    The link works, just take the period off the end of it.

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