Probably a really repetitive question
irunsf85
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Hey guys,
So this morning I burned 662 calories from running and I intend to do another 30 minutes of strength training later this afternoon, which burns about 80 calories. If I have my goal set to eat 2000 calories every day at a cut, that means I am netting 1258. So.. This means I need to eat extra to meet my BMR of 1470, correct? I feel like eating the extra 200 calories is gonna off set the days I'm resting or a little less active than usual.
Sorry if this question has been beaten to death. I'm just kinda freaking out cause I've been at this for at least 6 weeks and have gained 5 pounds from my lowest.
So this morning I burned 662 calories from running and I intend to do another 30 minutes of strength training later this afternoon, which burns about 80 calories. If I have my goal set to eat 2000 calories every day at a cut, that means I am netting 1258. So.. This means I need to eat extra to meet my BMR of 1470, correct? I feel like eating the extra 200 calories is gonna off set the days I'm resting or a little less active than usual.
Sorry if this question has been beaten to death. I'm just kinda freaking out cause I've been at this for at least 6 weeks and have gained 5 pounds from my lowest.
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You definitely want to eat back those cals to get you over your BMR.
Do you often find that you are netting below BMR and have to eat back exercise cals? If so, then you've set your activity level too low. I know that I did that when I started EM2WL and all I did was gain. It wasn't until I got my activity level and cal intake on the same level that I stopped gaining and stabilized.
Did you use a calculator to get your numbers? I recommend this one: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
And remember, the numbers include your exercise for the WEEK, so it's ok to eat the same amount every day.0
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