Eating back your exercise calories

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    if you want to lose weight more quickly , don't eat back your burnt calories


    Yes - by all means - if you want to lose muscle mass (along with fat).... this is a good option.

    Seriously, there is no "one size fits all" answer.

    I eat ALL my exercise calories back & it works for me because .......
    1. My activity level is set to sendentary
    2. I only count actual workouts (using a HRM) .... not walking the dog.
    3. I am close to my goal weight .... less "wiggle room" for proper nutrition.
    4. I am over 50 and need to preserve as much muscle as I possibly can

    Not everyone will "fit" this scenario
  • elysecea
    elysecea Posts: 161 Member
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    Get a HRM for more accurate calories burned. That is what I did :)
  • KristyHumphrey
    KristyHumphrey Posts: 248 Member
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    bumping for later

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