Same amount of calories added as fitness has burned

The amount of calories that MFP initially gives you already has a calorie deficit included, so it adds back the exercise calories so you are giving your body enough fuel and not eating at an unreasonably large deficit.

Sure, it would be easier not to work out. You would lose pounds not working out. But you would also be giving up all the health and fitness benefits of exercise. Focus on exercise as a way to improve what your body can do and a way to improve your overall health, not just a tool for burning calories.