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DOES ANYONE UNDERSTAND THE HOW THE CALORIES WORKOUT ON THIS
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Saxjazz19
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Hi all,
I was wondering how the calorie counter works for this program? I have a feeling that if i eat all the extra calories the program recommends after each workout, than I won't lose weight? I am new to this site so if your have any helpful words feel free to let me know lol
I was wondering how the calorie counter works for this program? I have a feeling that if i eat all the extra calories the program recommends after each workout, than I won't lose weight? I am new to this site so if your have any helpful words feel free to let me know lol
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Welcome!
The site is designed to give you a 500 calorie deficit per day, equal to 3500 cals per week = 1 lb loss per week. It will be a little different if you chose a different loss goal, but that's the basic idea. Even if you add in exercise, the site will also add calories, keeping you at a 500 calorie deficit.
A couple of excellent threads to read regarding whether to eat those exercise calories are here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
Must reads! Good luck!0 -
Thank you so much for the reply... I am reading through the articles right now0
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Quite welcome!0
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Wow lol Great articles... Thanks Again0
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I'm new too and that was very helpful. thanks.0
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Always glad to help! Congrats (to both of you) on taking the first step. Use all the tools here and you will be successful!0
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