Unexpected left over calories

neurogirl
neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
edited September 18 in Food and Nutrition
So, I didn't intend for this to happen, but I ended up working out harder today than usual and burned close to 500 calories in my little 30 minute circuit training. Then my friend called and I ended up walking his dog for him. All in all, almost 800 calories burned. Needless to say, even though I have been eating and am not skipping meals, I am pretty much done eating dinner and have a little over 1,000 calories left over for the day! :noway: Didn't expect that one...

I even had not so great foods today: chocolate chip cookie during lunch, a mini pack of M & M's from work, lasagna and a breadstick during lunch...quite a bit. So, what do you think I should do? I know everyone says to eat your exercise calories but it's close to 9pm here and I am trying to not eat too much past 8pm because of blood sugars and such. Anything would help!

Thanks :smile:

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  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    So, I didn't intend for this to happen, but I ended up working out harder today than usual and burned close to 500 calories in my little 30 minute circuit training. Then my friend called and I ended up walking his dog for him. All in all, almost 800 calories burned. Needless to say, even though I have been eating and am not skipping meals, I am pretty much done eating dinner and have a little over 1,000 calories left over for the day! :noway: Didn't expect that one...

    I even had not so great foods today: chocolate chip cookie during lunch, a mini pack of M & M's from work, lasagna and a breadstick during lunch...quite a bit. So, what do you think I should do? I know everyone says to eat your exercise calories but it's close to 9pm here and I am trying to not eat too much past 8pm because of blood sugars and such. Anything would help!

    Thanks :smile:
  • healthychic
    healthychic Posts: 298
    Same with me! my mom wants taco bell right now..and i am really tempted to get it. If i were you though, i would have a banana and maybe some grapes..thats about 200 calories and at least you know it wont turn to fat. or maybe some veggies or a salad?

    :smile:
  • ambertimmons21
    ambertimmons21 Posts: 409 Member
    I have the same problem everyday. I just end up stuffing my face right before bed. I'm still losing though so I guess it's not too bad.:ohwell: :ohwell: :ohwell:
  • insearchofskinny
    insearchofskinny Posts: 80
    have a bowl of veggies and dip maybe.. or popcorn... got any soup? fruit?
  • age1389
    age1389 Posts: 1,160 Member
    Are you feeling hungry? I would have a little something just so there isn't such a big gap in your calories.

    -Adrienne
  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    Screw it! I had some strawberries, and I'm having that 3 Musketeers bar running around my apartment! I still won't be remotely close to going over my fat intake, calories, carbs, or protein, but it will get me a bit closer and I have that candy around here for a reason :drinker:
  • alimassa
    alimassa Posts: 275
    I read a post a few weeks ago that suggested a big glass of chocolate milk...sounded like a great idea to me!!

    Happy eating!

    Ali
  • neurogirl
    neurogirl Posts: 706 Member
    I think that chocolate milk might have been me. It's usually my yummy, safe, sweet (but not overly) backup, but wouldn't still be enough to push me over except it would make my protein too high if I have my usual 2 cup serving (did I mention I love milk)? :love:
  • aaubrey
    aaubrey Posts: 168 Member
    I will take them off your hands. I don't know why I thought I could bake cupcakes for work tomorrow and not eat 2, (I had to make sure they tasted right) :sad: I am about 600 over. I didnt work out, but I guess I am actually still under 2000 which is my neither gain or lose, but I feel gross now...red velvet and carrot cke cupcakes yummy...
  • timisw
    timisw Posts: 391 Member
    ~smiling~ Always could take a couple of tablespoons of Nutella ~wink~
  • BYEBYEBELLY
    BYEBYEBELLY Posts: 53
    I had this same question a while ago, here is the response I got......I hope I pasted this correctly?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/12649-work-out-at-night-calorie-dilemma
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    ~smiling~ Always could take a couple of tablespoons of Nutella ~wink~


    You are so right on.:glasses:
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
    Give them to Walnut...she's having rubarb pie today... ::sigh:: I so want that now!!!
  • christina31
    christina31 Posts: 124 Member
    I had over 600 calories left last night and treated myself to a peanut butter and honey sandwich on honey wheat bread and a glass of 1% milk. It is my new favorite snack when I have a lot of calories left. All together I ate 360 in the sandwich and 110 in the milk. I felt full, got something sweet, and ate all my exercise calories!
  • walnut
    walnut Posts: 216 Member
    Yeah, I've got an extra 1300+ of rhubarb pie to burn... wanna trade? :bigsmile:
  • MisdemeanorM
    MisdemeanorM Posts: 3,493 Member
    I think the occassional WAY under your calorie level is OK. Your metabolism cannot settle into starvation mode in one day :smile: ...

    Speaking of calories left over... I wish I had some brownies around... I have 500 calries to kill and brownies sound so good...
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