Hey, this MFP thing works!

I had a little experiment this last week. I had to take time off from my exercise routine in order to heal tendonitis in my right foot. Normally I would take a water aerobics class 3 x a week and 6 of the 7 days I make sure I get my 10,000 steps, which includes a 3 mile walk on the days I don't have class and frequently a 1.5 mile walk on the days I do (Sunday I don't do any planned exercise).

Anyway, I typically eat back half of my exercise calories so my day is usually anywhere from 1900 to 2200 calories total, depending on the activity. This week, I stuck with my 1900 since i had no exercise since Monday (my actual calories averaged 1750). Well, I weighed myself this morning and I lost another 1.4 lb which is exactly what I have been averaging per week since starting MPF 8 months ago.

I guess going for the calorie goal and eating back part of your exercise calories when you earn them is a good way to lose. Granted I am one person and this is one week, but it is compelling anecdotal evidence when added to all of the others who have lost doing the same thing.

ps: yes, I log everything and weigh and measure everything (except green leafy veggies and I count cherry tomatos. Everyone has to have their little rebellion and I can't go too far wrong with those two). I am reasonably good at estimating when I eat out or at someone's home because I weigh and measure so diligently at home.