Making up for calories

bringingsexyback2007
bringingsexyback2007 Posts: 79 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
If you go over calories one day but make up for the overage throughout the week does that make up for the overage?

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Yes. Look at your nutrition for the past 7 days, not just today.

    In the iOS app, tap the stack of 3 thick lines in the top left to go to the main menu. Choose "Nutrition." At the very bottom, change "daily" to "weekly."

    If you aren't seeing the 7 days you want, go back to the main menu & choose "Settings," then "Weekly Nutrition Settings."
  • sjp_511
    sjp_511 Posts: 476 Member
    Yes. If you average your target calories (meaning some days over, some under) you will be fine. That is how I survive high calorie days.
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    I think of it as a rolling average. If I am under on Wednesday, I can eat those under calories another day or use that under for weight loss. I just can't do both and expect success.
  • bringingsexyback2007
    bringingsexyback2007 Posts: 79 Member
    So because my daily calorie goal is 1700...weekly that would be 11,900. As long as I stay under that weekly, the daily doesn't matter?
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    I go from week to week net carbs....that way I can have high calorie days and it evens out throughout the week. Some days I dont feel like eating dinner, so I use those cals later on in the week for alcohol or treats
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    I plan on pigging out on superbowl sunday, so I am trying to save around 100 cals per day so I can use them for the superbowl
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    So because my daily calorie goal is 1700...weekly that would be 11,900. As long as I stay under that weekly, the daily doesn't matter?

    Yep.
  • bringingsexyback2007
    bringingsexyback2007 Posts: 79 Member
    Thanks! I feel a little better now
  • skyfall91
    skyfall91 Posts: 74
    Im trying to do the same. Last night I ate sweets but logged as today as it was really late, burning most of them off today so that I can still have good meals. Some days I eat more then others so it all evens out I think. I did have an old account but couldnt keep focused because one bad choice would mean I would over eat the rest of the day so this account is a fresh start. I think its more positive to think of weekly goal numbers then daily
  • marilynwill
    marilynwill Posts: 1 Member
    You learn something new everyday :-)
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Some days I eat more then others so it all evens out I think. I did have an old account but couldnt keep focused because one bad choice would mean I would over eat the rest of the day so this account is a fresh start. I think its more positive to think of weekly goal numbers then daily.
    Log everything you eat accurately & honestly. Eat "good" or "clean" or "healthy" (whatever those words mean to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to binges.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants

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