When you accidentally exercise too much... What to eat?

divacat80

So, i left the car at home today, and my public transportation pass decided it was the best day to get its data erased. So i ended up walking all day for every errand I had to do. i have to say that I live in a very small city, and I've always LOVED walking. I can walk miles without noticing any pain or strain on my legs and feet.
When I came back home I decided to track how many miles I walked in total using Google Earth and a calculator. I ended up burning like a thousand calories according to MFP (I left the heart rate monitor at home and my heart rate is lower than normal because I'm hypothyroid, so let's think I burned a lot less calories than that) and I walked around 8 miles (13 kilometers approx.)

Of course I skipped the gym (I couldn't go anyway, I'm on one of those days of the month that force me to stay away from any tight clothing :P) and I know that even when I walked at a slow-moderate pace I overdid it.

According to MFP i have yet to eat like a thousand calories today to eat back my exercise calories. It's almost 9PM and there's no way I can eat that much.

What do you do when you go over your calories? You eat fatty foods? Sugary snacks? I have to say that I had to have lunch at a restaurant today and I ate a high calorie meal, with a pancake with syrup included for dessert. So it's not like I can just have a burger for dinner. I feel stuffed!

Any ideas? Thanks!

kdiamond

I think thinking too hard about it is counterproductive. I'd call it a day, if you're truly hungry eat something but don't sit there and scrutinize every calorie thinking you have to compensate for it. Also, walking 8 miles wouldn't burn 1000 calories...I've run a 10 mile race before with an HRM and didn't burn 1000 calories. So I would say you are ok.

divacat80

Lol, thanks! I live in Spain so we have yet to have dinner, but I don't feel I can't put many more calories in my body after the generous lunch we had today

I was told here on MFP that I exercise too much (two hours per day) and I was eating too little for the amount of calories I burn so I've been watching my calorie intake more closely than usual this week. That's why I came up with these worries and decided to post this thread. But yes,I do tend to get obsessed by anything lately.

Thanks a lot again

DopeItUp

I usually fill in those extra calories with beer. Mmmmmm...beer.

divacat80

I usually fill in those extra calories with beer. Mmmmmm...beer.

Hehehehe

helyg

I don't worry about it. I closed my diary tonight with calories left over - to be honest I don't entirely trust MFP's exercise calorie estimates. If I was hungry I'd have eaten some of them, but I'm not so I haven't.

It seems to work for me.

Jacwhite22

So, i left the car at home today, and my public transportation pass decided it was the best day to get its data erased. So i ended up walking all day for every errand I had to do. i have to say that I live in a very small city, and I've always LOVED walking. I can walk miles without noticing any pain or strain on my legs and feet.
When I came back home I decided to track how many miles I walked in total using Google Earth and a calculator. I ended up burning like a thousand calories according to MFP (I left the heart rate monitor at home and my heart rate is lower than normal because I'm hypothyroid, so let's think I burned a lot less calories than that) and I walked around 8 miles (13 kilometers approx.)

Of course I skipped the gym (I couldn't go anyway, I'm on one of those days of the month that force me to stay away from any tight clothing :P) and I know that even when I walked at a slow-moderate pace I overdid it.

According to MFP i have yet to eat like a thousand calories today to eat back my exercise calories. It's almost 9PM and there's no way I can eat that much.

What do you do when you go over your calories? You eat fatty foods? Sugary snacks? I have to say that I had to have lunch at a restaurant today and I ate a high calorie meal, with a pancake with syrup included for dessert. So it's not like I can just have a burger for dinner. I feel stuffed!

Any ideas? Thanks!

Tacos. All you can eat tacos.

TrixieTN

I usually fill in those extra calories with beer. Mmmmmm...beer.

Sounds like a great plan to me! :drinker:

DontStopB_Leakin

So, i left the car at home today, and my public transportation pass decided it was the best day to get its data erased. So i ended up walking all day for every errand I had to do. i have to say that I live in a very small city, and I've always LOVED walking. I can walk miles without noticing any pain or strain on my legs and feet.
When I came back home I decided to track how many miles I walked in total using Google Earth and a calculator. I ended up burning like a thousand calories according to MFP (I left the heart rate monitor at home and my heart rate is lower than normal because I'm hypothyroid, so let's think I burned a lot less calories than that) and I walked around 8 miles (13 kilometers approx.)

Of course I skipped the gym (I couldn't go anyway, I'm on one of those days of the month that force me to stay away from any tight clothing :P) and I know that even when I walked at a slow-moderate pace I overdid it.

According to MFP i have yet to eat like a thousand calories today to eat back my exercise calories. It's almost 9PM and there's no way I can eat that much.

What do you do when you go over your calories? You eat fatty foods? Sugary snacks? I have to say that I had to have lunch at a restaurant today and I ate a high calorie meal, with a pancake with syrup included for dessert. So it's not like I can just have a burger for dinner. I feel stuffed!

Any ideas? Thanks!

Tacos. All you can eat tacos.

^^It's what I do.

santini1975

When I end the day with a major calorie deficit, I call it a win
Why try to force yourself to eat if you aren't hungry? Isn't mindless eating how most of us packed on these extra pounds in the first place?

sjohnny

I think thinking too hard about it is counterproductive. I'd call it a day, if you're truly hungry eat something but don't sit there and scrutinize every calorie thinking you have to compensate for it. Also, walking 8 miles wouldn't burn 1000 calories...I've run a 10 mile race before with an HRM and didn't burn 1000 calories. So I would say you are ok.

Yeah, I doubt you burned 1000 calories walking 8 miles. I'm 200 pounds and burn about that much running that far.

But:

I usually fill in those extra calories with beer. Mmmmmm...beer.

And if you're drinking the right kind of beer about two should do it.

Or one beer and two Snickerses.

pastryari

So, i left the car at home today, and my public transportation pass decided it was the best day to get its data erased. So i ended up walking all day for every errand I had to do. i have to say that I live in a very small city, and I've always LOVED walking. I can walk miles without noticing any pain or strain on my legs and feet.
When I came back home I decided to track how many miles I walked in total using Google Earth and a calculator. I ended up burning like a thousand calories according to MFP (I left the heart rate monitor at home and my heart rate is lower than normal because I'm hypothyroid, so let's think I burned a lot less calories than that) and I walked around 8 miles (13 kilometers approx.)

Of course I skipped the gym (I couldn't go anyway, I'm on one of those days of the month that force me to stay away from any tight clothing :P) and I know that even when I walked at a slow-moderate pace I overdid it.

According to MFP i have yet to eat like a thousand calories today to eat back my exercise calories. It's almost 9PM and there's no way I can eat that much.

What do you do when you go over your calories? You eat fatty foods? Sugary snacks? I have to say that I had to have lunch at a restaurant today and I ate a high calorie meal, with a pancake with syrup included for dessert. So it's not like I can just have a burger for dinner. I feel stuffed!

Any ideas? Thanks!

Tacos. All you can eat tacos.

^^It's what I do.

:drinker:

jaforgie

I did this on Sunday, and tried to eat back the calories I had burned (about 1100), but I was stuffed at the end of the day, even though I didn't eat that much more. Plus, because I had eaten more than normal I was starving all day on Monday. I don't think that is a mistake I will make again.

WaxMama

I agree... don't overthink it. The estimated calories on MFP are exaggerated when compared to an HRM. If you're not hungry, don't eat! If you are hungry, eat sensibly and stop when you're satisfied. Your body will let you know if it needs more fuel!

SoDamnHungry

If you aren't hungry, I'd say save it for tomorrow and have an awesome lunch or dinner. Or eating low on a rare day won't hurt you.

auroranflash

Cache them later for a chicken wing expedition!

Congrats on all your weight lost. You are a rockstar. :flowerforyou:

Jaccyber

Lol, thanks! I live in Spain so we have yet to have dinner, but I don't feel I can't put many more calories in my body after the generous lunch we had today

I was told here on MFP that I exercise too much (two hours per day) and I was eating too little for the amount of calories I burn so I've been watching my calorie intake more closely than usual this week. That's why I came up with these worries and decided to post this thread. But yes,I do tend to get obsessed by anything lately.

Thanks a lot again

I typically get in a 90mins to 120 mins of workout time about 4 times a week over the course of the day between cardio and strength training and walking. I make sure I fuel up after the cardio/strength workout with some carbs and protein. When I walk all over town I just make sure I drink plenty of water. I think it's okay to exercise for 2 hours or more in a day just as long as you match it with food and water so your body can take the pounding. Great Job. Keep it up with the Super workouts and walking!!

prokomds

There's a big difference between having one day that's crazier than planned, calorie-burning-wise, and doing it habitually. If it was me, I'd maybe enjoy an extra treat I wouldn't otherwise (assuming you can do this in moderation and not go overboard), and get back to business as usual the next day. If you find yourself doing this more often, I would be much more concerned about hitting your calorie goals. Everyone has weird days, but I think you can maintain a healthy lifestyle much more easily if you don't overreact to them.

On a related note (and since you said Spain, maybe you can commiserate), how on earth can you record tapas in MFP? Yeesh, I just give up. Sometimes having a good time and eating awesome food trumps my food goals

piggydog

I only eat if I am hungry.... If I do a hard workout or walk allot I do drink a cup and a half of fat free milk that has a protein whey powder mixed in

LifeJacketWaterJogger

yep call it a day, no to late to worry about eating your calories.

BobSassafrass

From what I've read, as long as you take in 1200 calories it doesn't much matter what your deficit is, so long as its a rare occurrence. I think it is the weekly counts that matter more anyway.

toomuchbootyindapants

You live in Spain - have a few extra glasses of wine with dinner! No brainer! Or....Bollycao - EAT ALL THE BOLLYCAO!

zumbagada

Don't worry about getting all your calories back. But you can add some extra healthy calorie dense foods like some almonds or walnuts, some guacamole, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

samblanken

Don't force yourself to eat. Most days I have calories left over, and I'm not hungry. Every once in a while I find myself startving and I eat over my calories. Add up the whole month and it's all a wash. Bottom line, eat when you are hungry not because you have calories left over.

MeMyCatsandI

I'm speechless, yet enthralled, by the idea that one could "accidentally exercise too much". That would never happen to me!:drinker:

DesireeLovesOrganic

Pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds.) Easy, fast, iron, protein....

newcs

If I were craving something, I'd use the extra calories for that. If not, and I wasn't particularly hungry, I'd probably split the calories and eat back half with high calorie but healthy foods like almonds. If I was hungry, I'd probably go for low calorie but dense foods until I wasn't hungry or until I'd eaten a significant portion of the exercise calories (whichever came first).

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

I agree... don't overthink it. The estimated calories on MFP are exaggerated when compared to an HRM. If you're not hungry, don't eat! If you are hungry, eat sensibly and stop when you're satisfied. Your body will let you know if it needs more fuel!

If only it were this simple.

I say eat something calorie dense--fattier foods like salmon (yummy fatty fish), or veggies with slivered almonds and olive oil, protein shake w/ milk pb, banana, and protein powder.

ash8184

Nuts! Grab a handful and that will knock out a few hundred calories & give you some good fat & protein.

Oishii

You live in Spain - have a few extra glasses of wine with dinner! No brainer! Or....Bollycao - EAT ALL THE BOLLYCAO!

Bollycao, followed by chocolate con churros

Vino tinto... Tortilla... I think I could do it a bit easier in Spain

I ha some crazily high burn days for me over the summer and bought protein balls as I was out and about, but then when my activity level dropped again, I found it hard to drop my eating back down too.

DebraYvonne

I'm speechless, yet enthralled, by the idea that one could "accidentally exercise too much". That would never happen to me!:drinker:

LOL -- me too