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mswing7674
mswing7674 Posts: 44
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Just wondering, I am allotted 1440 calories a day, do I need to eat the calories I earn back from working out or is it okay to eat just the calories I am allotted?

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  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
  • sweetteacher123
    sweetteacher123 Posts: 178
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    Many people don't eat back those calories for fast weight loss. I need to eat those calories to have energy to workout. I would see how you feel. The point of this is to never starve yourself. So workout, then see if you are still hungry. If you are, eat.
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
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    The point of this is to never starve yourself. So workout, then see if you are still hungry. If you are, eat.

    I second that opinion!!!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    I third it!

    I don't usually eat back my calories. I probably will when I get to my goal weight :)
  • Emilydmo
    Emilydmo Posts: 101
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    I eat back half or 2/3 and that seems to work for me. I always assume MFP and the machines overestimate calories burned (I want a HR monitor or a body bugg so bad!!), so I try really hard not to eat them all.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    The point of this is to never starve yourself. So workout, then see if you are still hungry. If you are, eat.

    I second that opinion!!!

    I third that. I have always eaten mine, but I'm always hungry!

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