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MrGumbOoO
MrGumbOoO Posts: 10
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Hi all, few details - Rick, age 35, 6'4 and currently 316 lb.

I have been doing the whole calorie counting thing for a few weeks now, currently 7lb's lost in total.

My calorie goal per day is 2080 but I also go on the wii fit each day and do 300-400 calories on that. Do I therefore HAVE to eat (say I do 300 on the wii) 2380 or could I still just have 2080 and benefit from it.

Any help, advice or reply appreciated.

Cheers

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  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
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    No great expert but seems to me that lots of people using mfp data eat about 50% of their exercise calories back. Welcome by the way and good luck - you're doing well so far.
  • MrGumbOoO
    MrGumbOoO Posts: 10
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    Thank you for the reply and warm welcome.

    Any other advice from others would be appreciated too. Thanks
  • JaysWays
    JaysWays Posts: 77 Member
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    As long as what your eating is healthy and clean choices you will be good! If your still eating what you want I would for sure count calories just makes smart healthy choices!
  • aishmartin
    aishmartin Posts: 468 Member
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    Welcome, Rick!

    One of MFP friends told me to check out this thread which answers exactly what you're asking about:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

    Hope it helps!
  • MrGumbOoO
    MrGumbOoO Posts: 10
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    Great stuff, many thanks for the help. A good read

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