Can you keep exercise calories for a treat at the weekend??

NewMumOct14
NewMumOct14 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi there,

I have only joined today and so far its looking really good. I was previously on weight watchers and you could keep activity 'points' for the weekend to have a treat. I enjoy a pizza and cider on a saturday which would take me over my daily calorie allowance, can you keep exercise calories for the weekend?

Thanks in advance

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  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Yes.

    As long as you're under your weekly goals, do whatever on whatever days you want. Your body isn't a 24 hour clock, so it's easier to view it as a weekly goal instead of daily.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Yep
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,589 MFP Moderator
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Yes.

    As long as you're under your weekly goals, do whatever on whatever days you want. Your body isn't a 24 hour clock, so it's easier to view it as a weekly goal instead of daily.

    check out the "weekly" tab under the nutrition page on the app, it shows you a bar graph of how close to your weekly goal you are, its handy for purposes like this

    enjoy the weekend!

  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I always watched weekly instead of daily. Still do even in maintenance. I sometimes would save calories for special days I knew were coming up or weekends (as long as it didn't hinder my exercise)
  • sheltrk
    sheltrk Posts: 111 Member
    As a general rule, I eat at a (greater) deficit during the week so I can splurge a little bit on the weekends. It's been working out really well for me!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Yes, but make sure your burns are accurate otherwise you will be saving and eating calories you havent earned.

    Consider whether you still want to apply portion control or altering what ingredients you choose.
  • NewMumOct14
    NewMumOct14 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for all your advice. Brilliant i can still diet & enjoy my treats on a saturday.
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