Too much exercise?

hilldiggity
hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been netting under 1200 because due to my workouts and I'm just not hungry to make up the calories. I don't like the idea of eating fatty foods to make up the difference. I don't want to get used to them, then have to stop! lol Maybe a protein shake, but that won't make up for, say, a 500 calorie deficit. Hell, maybe several protein shakes is the answer. This is the first week I've had such large deficits (I don't forsee an end in sight) and I'm worried what it's doing to the inside of my body. Yesterday my net was -300!

Help!

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  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
    Eat more.
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    If you aren't going to eat more calories to support your workouts then you will need to exercise less.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Don't be afraid of healthy fats...your body needs them. Likely at your deficit, you're not getting enough healthy fats. You can easily incorporate healthy fats into your diet and not have to give them up later. Fat doesn't make you fat. Eat some nuts, cook with some olive oil, eat an avocado or half of one, use 1% or 2% dairy products, etc. Dietary fat is not the enemy.

    Baring that, if you can't properly fuel your exercise then don't exercise or lower your exercise intensity and duration. You don't need it to lose weight...the calorie goal MFP gave you has all the deficit you need to lose weight. Exercise for fitness, cardiovascular health, endurance, and strength but make sure you're fueling that activity.
  • buda12345
    buda12345 Posts: 142 Member
    I've lost 60 lbs eating Natural peanut butter almost everyday. Fat's not going to hurt you. They really should change the name of fat to something like "phat" so people wouldn't be so afraid of it. My wife is the same way, I think she'd be less scared of meeting a serial murderer in a dark alley than to eat some fat.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    You said it yourself ..... you don't want to "get used to"

    Think lifestyle changes here. How much do you see yourself exercising .... for the rest of your life?

    I exercise "moderately" ..... I think I can do that in the future to maintain a weight loss.

    As far a "fatty" foods. There are healthy, good for you fats .... nuts, nut butters, avacado, olive oil. These are calorie dense, so a little goes a long way.
  • GoneKona
    GoneKona Posts: 87
    Here's a quick tip: After every workout, cardio or resistance training, drink a single serving of chocolate low fat milk. I mean within the first 15 minutes after your workout. Watch the results!
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    You've bought into the mistaken belief that eating fat somehow makes you fat. In fact, eating fat keeps you full and satisfied much longer than eating carbs.
  • Corruptkitten
    Corruptkitten Posts: 157 Member
    I have the same issue I add cashews, avocado, protein shakes, sweet potatoes...
  • 1jobean
    1jobean Posts: 84
    Is there anyway you could transfer you deficit to me.
  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    Is there anyway you could transfer you deficit to me.

    lol
  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    It's funny, when I was thinking of fatty foods, I was thinking of burgers and fries. The healthy fats didn't even cross my mind.
  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    You said it yourself ..... you don't want to "get used to"

    Think lifestyle changes here. How much do you see yourself exercising .... for the rest of your life?

    I exercise "moderately" ..... I think I can do that in the future to maintain a weight loss.

    As far a "fatty" foods. There are healthy, good for you fats .... nuts, nut butters, avacado, olive oil. These are calorie dense, so a little goes a long way.

    I love exercise and I see myself working out at a high intensity for the rest of my life because I love the way it makes me feel. You know, the good old runers high...
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
    Seconded with the chocolate milk and peanut butter sandwich ideas, also things like nuts (almonds) and seeds can provide 'good' fats. I do know what you mean, you don't want to sabotage your efforts by eating rubbish, but there are lots of healthy things that you can add in too :smile: .
  • GettinMyLifeBck
    GettinMyLifeBck Posts: 201 Member
    Had the same problem and I stopped losing weight!! I now eat 2100 calories and maybe more!! My diary is open feel free to look!! ALMONDS,Avocado,Protein shake,Tuna,Egg,Oatmeal,Turkey Burgers
  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    Had the same problem and I stopped losing weight!! I now eat 2100 calories and maybe more!! My diary is open feel free to look!! ALMONDS,Avocado,Protein shake,Tuna,Egg,Oatmeal,Turkey Burgers

    Not losing weight is what I'm afraid of this week - my third. It definitely wasn't a planned action.
  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    Thank you all for your suggestions and encouragement. I'm very grateful for MFP.

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