Do you log your exersize?

superminx64
superminx64 Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm just wondering because when you initially set up your goals on mfp and you add your age, weight, how active you are it also asks how many workouts and for how long you will do each week. So my questions is, have those workouts already been taken into account for my daily calorie goal (and I don't need to log them) or do I still log that exersize? Hopefully this makes sense!

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  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    No, those workouts are not taken into account. That's more of "This is your goal" type of thing. You have to log your workouts separately, everyday.
  • superminx64
    superminx64 Posts: 2 Member
    Well that's good new, thanks!
  • Saramelie
    Saramelie Posts: 308 Member
    I use a TDEE calculator (http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/) instead of the MFP calculator and input my exercice in there. Try it and see the difference!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    no i dont log them. but i'm doing a slightly different thing than MFP where my exercise calories are taking into account in my deficit. i only log the workouts if i go over 5 hours a week, which isnt that often
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    What is this 'work out' of which you speak? ;)

    I've never logged exercise or alcohol, I figure they'll cancel each other out. :)
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Heck yes! I earned those extra calories..they're mine and I want them!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    So my questions is, have those workouts already been taken into account for my daily calorie goal (and I don't need to log them) or do I still log that exersize? Hopefully this makes sense!

    Using the MFP model then yes, the number of workouts gives you an objective but the energy expenditure isn't accounted for, but logging it does increase the amount you have to eat to reach your goal calorie intake.

    You do have an alternative approach by working out your total expenditure, which accounts for training. Lots of posters on here will advocate it.

    The suitability of TDEE does depend on how you train, it's a reasonable approach if your workouts are consistent and your burn is predictable. If you train using an approach that increases your calorie burn on a regular basis it's less useful, unless you want to be working it out on a weekly basis.
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    I don't log my workouts but I have customized my calorie goal taking into account by BMR with exercise. if you are using mfp's calorie goal, then you should always log your exercise.

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