Exercise Calories

aprilsmith1979
aprilsmith1979 Posts: 38
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
So I am not sure.. if I eat my 1000 to 1200 a day and burn 350 at the gym do I eat those 350 or not? Would it be ok if I don't if I am at least getting 1000 in and feeling fine?

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  • aprilsmith1979
    aprilsmith1979 Posts: 38
    So I am not sure.. if I eat my 1000 to 1200 a day and burn 350 at the gym do I eat those 350 or not? Would it be ok if I don't if I am at least getting 1000 in and feeling fine?
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    First of all you need atleast 1200 calories... and YES eat your exercise calories.

    Because if you eat 1200 and burn 300 that means you only technically ate 900 putting your body into starvation mode. you might be feeling fine now but it will take a toll and you will gaining it all back and maybe then some
  • vickyt
    vickyt Posts: 110 Member
    you need to eat your exercise calories because if you don't your metabolism will eventually slow down and you will stop losing weight. MFP already calculates your calorie deficit for you, therefore all you need to worry about is eating :happy: and exercising. If you need to eat something that is higher in calories but still good for you (if you arent too too hungry) eat some nuts for example.. hope this helps:flowerforyou:
  • readyforyou
    readyforyou Posts: 13
    First of all you need atleast 1200 calories... and YES eat your exercise calories.

    Because if you eat 1200 and burn 300 that means you only technically ate 900 putting your body into starvation mode. you might be feeling fine now but it will take a toll and you will gaining it all back and maybe then some
    So very true, it's happened to me. I didnt end up gaining any back but I constantly felt weak and tired.
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