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eating back calories.... the next day!!!

LernRach
LernRach Posts: 286 Member
edited January 13 in Fitness and Exercise
So, when I exercise in the evening, something I have to when time restraints prevent me from going during the day, I eat a snack when I get home and then chill etc.
The problem is the next morning when I wake up absolutely famished!!!! but of course, unless I exercise that day, I only have "daily" allowance...

Is there such a thing as eating the next day? Is that just ridiculous???

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  • susannahsutton1
    susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
    Not ridiculous at all - I do it the other way around sometimes, which is eat more the day before. I belong to a cycling club that rides on a Sunday morning so I go a couple of 100 cals above the day before. I always change it up the day before or the day after, not any greater time lag than that and I have lost 11lb in 5 weeks, so it's working. Keep an eye on your weekly average and manage accordingly.
  • lisalou1982
    lisalou1982 Posts: 2
    Definately not ridiculous!!

    I often take a look at my calories on a weekly basis rather than a daily basis - it makes the weekends easier!!!
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    I usually split my exercise calories between the day of and the day after when I have a huge burn. My stomach is less confused that way. I note the extra cals in my diary so that I know how many extra I should eat.
  • Bufta217
    Bufta217 Posts: 17
    I always balance my calories over the week (any more than a week is too confusing for me!), so yesterday I netted just over 1000cals (shock horror) with the determined plan to eat pancakes at every meal today (breakfast = check!). Will prob net around 3000 cals today, with the rest of the week to work any excess off. This method means no cheat days, no telling myself off for having a kitkat - I just make tomorrow (or yesterday) a lighter day.

    Yes this is one day at a time, but not everyday has to be a battle!

    btw, lost 60lbs in the last 11months doing the above.
  • LernRach
    LernRach Posts: 286 Member
    congrats to all of u that have lost as much as u have!

    This is going to sound silly, but psychologically, I like to finish my day "under." If I eat back yesterday calories, today, then I will be "over" I will have to get over it I suppose!!

    I will definitely give it a try.... I am a teacher - being hungry and moody is not an option!!!!

    Thanks guys
  • LernRach
    LernRach Posts: 286 Member
    anyone say you shouldn't??? i am debating....
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