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Making up for calories

bringingsexyback2007
bringingsexyback2007 Posts: 79 Member
edited February 12 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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