1200 plus exercise calories?

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JustMQ
JustMQ Posts: 63 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ok, so I'm new to this calorie counting thing. I have tried another form of it for months and have hit a plateau. Joining MFP has me thinking that I am not consuming enough calories which would explain my plateau... So if I eat approx 1200 calories a day, and burn 500-1000 calories with exersice, should I make sure I eat those calories burned as well? Or should I still only eat 1200?

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  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
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    If, based on your settings you selected, MFP gave you 1200 calories per day when you started your account, then yes, if you log exercise then you should probably eat at least some of those calories you've "earned" thru exercise. Especially if you're hungry or you chose to try to lose 2# per week.
  • Charz612
    Charz612 Posts: 38 Member
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    Use the search function and read some of the information about TDEE and BMR, I would do a link but not sure how!!
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
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    Yes Defo you should eat at least half off what you are burning off with exercise.

    A wee tip I have found that works for me eat some protein after exercise and drink loads of water.
  • weightloser122
    weightloser122 Posts: 87
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    i didnt eat my exercise calories while losing but i probably should have
  • JustMQ
    JustMQ Posts: 63 Member
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    Thanks! I'll take a look at TDEE and BMR and see what that is all about :)

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