under/over calories

clang7

Does anyone have an opinion about this: If you go under calories on one day, is it okay to over calories the next day as long as they even each other out?

fitgal411

If you mean it like, "oh, I went under my calories yesterday, so today I can pig out and eat whatever I want", then I would say that's not an excuse. You should eat healthy all the time if you want this as a lifestyle change, not a diet. But if you're going to a party or a brunch the next day and you go a little over, then I think that's fine.

BrendaLee

If I go way over one day, I'll try to stay under my calories for a couple of days, or exercise and not eat those calories back.

JoyousMaximus

Does anyone have an opinion about this: If you go under calories on one day, is it okay to over calories the next day as long as they even each other out?

It's called zig-zagging calories and people often use it to break or prevent plateaus but as a previous poster said, don't use it as an excuse to pig out. You should still make sure you eat healthy.

artschoolgirl

Does anyone have an opinion about this: If you go under calories on one day, is it okay to over calories the next day as long as they even each other out?

It's called zig-zagging calories and people often use it to break or prevent plateaus but as a previous poster said, don't use it as an excuse to pig out. You should still make sure you eat healthy.

Exactly! I find it's the best way to stick to a healthy lifestyle. Some days you're less hungry, some days you're more hungry & I find this method really helps me!

clang7

Thanks. I appreciate the advice. :flowerforyou:

lessertess

A lot of us do this deliberately as part of calorie cycling. It keeps your metabolism guessing. It's recommended by many as a way to keep your metabolism revved up.