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Kristin456
Kristin456 Posts: 2
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Hi everyone. I am new to My Fitness Pal and have a question regarding the net calories. If mine says 1200, should I be consuming only 1200 calories a day? or is this what i should be consuming after I take away calories burned from exercise?

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  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
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    You need to consume the minimum of 1200 calories - what you burn in exercise are extra calories to eat:happy: . This keeps the body functioning properly - you don't want to go into the dreaded starvation mode:noway: . Good luck on your journey! :flowerforyou:
  • FaithDiva
    FaithDiva Posts: 3
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    Hi Kristin... when you're on your home page it reflects your goal. That is what you always want to aim for before you ever get the exercise in. And like Betty said...what you burn in exercise is extra calories, which will always adjust your net for the day. Best wishes to you on this journey.
  • Nicmc8
    Nicmc8 Posts: 178 Member
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    It is up to you if you want to consume the calories earned by doing exercise. I usually do not consume all of them, but if I go a little over (100-200) my original target I am ok with that. Welcome to MFP, I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do!
  • Kristin456
    Kristin456 Posts: 2
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    Thanks everyone!! :)

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