Still alittle confused

bigcrystal123

Ok so this week i have been trying get my net to 1200 but im eating like 1400 calories. Shouldn't i still try to hit my net.i work out everyday.like today i ate 1487 and my net is 1047...i did one hour and 52 mins of working out and burned 410 calories

mdepko

I don't know what works for everyone else, but I do not eat back the calories that MFP says I can have because I worked out. I'm trying to lose weight, so I figure I'm exercising right not for 2 reasons. First to help me get healthier and second, to help me lose weight. When I hit my goal, then I will eat back those calories.

bigcrystal123

Because what i use to do is make sure i didnt go over 1200.i dont know if thats what i should do.i was scared to eat my calories back.i lost 6 pounds since i started this 2 weeks again.i have a long road ahead of me still.

bajoyba

If you're going by the calories that MFP gives you, then you should eat your exercise calories back and net the amount that MFP has assigned. The MFP amount is already calculated to provide the appropriate deficit for the amount you say you want to lose based on your activity level. If you don't eat your calories back, then you're creating a larger deficit than you need. Food is fuel, and you want to make sure that you're netting enough calories for your body to properly support daily activities and exercise.