Caloric intake versus Net Calories

ChenSTA87 · November 2010

I am not sure how to feel.

My total caloric goal to loose 1.5 lbs a week is 1550 according to myfitness pal. However today I consumed 1699 calories worth of food. I exercised today though with a total of 741 calories burnt giving net total of 958 calories consumed.

My question is should I be only consuming food up to 1550 to loose 1.5 lbs per week? Or can I eat more food since I exercised and have my net caloric count to be 1550 so long as I exercise to keep my net count under 1550?

I'm confused and don't know if I should be feeling guilty today that I overconsumed my food calories.

Cheers

caitlinclock · November 2010

Hey, you should read this topic. I save it to share with anyone who I see post this because someone linked it to me and it really helped me when I was wondering this very same question. I hope it helps.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

ChenSTA87 · November 2010

Hey thanks. I'll have a good read of it.

dancewithgiggi · November 2010

Hey, you should read this topic. I save it to share with anyone who I see post this because someone linked it to me and it really helped me when I was wondering this very same question. I hope it helps.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

dancewithgiggi · November 2010

Thanks for the info Caity :happy:

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