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Can I count calorie deficit on a weekly basis?

lionkingbg
lionkingbg Posts: 33 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
e.g. If I have calorie deficit every day during 6 days , but 7th day have a significant surplus (and still have a deficit on a weekly basis ), Am I still on the right track?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Yes. Many people do this.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    Yes, just be reasonable. Don't eat at 800 calories 6-days/week and then 4000 calories the last day.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    your body doesn't reset or anything on a daily basis. weight management is dependent you overall energy consumption over time...day, week, month, year, etc...
  • lionkingbg
    lionkingbg Posts: 33 Member
    Thx jane! Sometimes I drink too much at weekends. :)
  • roxannechapman3
    roxannechapman3 Posts: 1 Member
    This is brilliant news for me. I enjoy a few wines at the weekend so at least I know I can save some exercise calories. Thanks for posting
  • tiffkittyw
    tiffkittyw Posts: 366 Member
    Yes, this is what I do. When I grocery shop on the weekends I pre-log my week and check my daily average for the week under the nutrition tab. I include my Saturday refeed meal in my pre-log for the week, but if you don't know what you're going to eat/drink yet just add a quick add to that day with what calorie amount you think you will eat and check your daily average. Your net daily average will go down daily depending on your activity each day :smile:
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