Just a question.

Smigs87

So for the past few days I've been doing a lot of running and other exercise so I've been getting a lot of extra calories added to my calorie goal. Is it really nessicary for me to be eating these calories back? I feel like by eating the extra calories that I am wasting my time exerciseing. So I guess my question is What is the point of the extra calories and how am I losing weight by eating them back?

LittleSpy

This question, while an excellant one, has been asked one billion and one times. Look around these forums/archives and you'll find countless discussions about this subject -- many of them contain very valuable information. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6832-eating-all-of-your-calories-bmr
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8977-your-body-s-thoughts-on-calories
:flowerforyou:

The short of it is that you may not need to eat 100% of them (everyone is different) to be successful with your health & weight loss goals but it's probably a good idea to consider eating at least some of them.

stylistchik

MFP already calculated a deficit into your calorie goal. If you increase that deficit by not eating enough of your calories back your body will not use them efficiently... eventually decreasing your metabolism.