How do I calculate the amount of carbs I burn...

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kelsiehoagland
kelsiehoagland Posts: 107 Member
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while exercising? Or does it not work like that? Just curious (:

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  • MrsRobertson1005
    MrsRobertson1005 Posts: 552 Member
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    i'm not sure the calculation but I know MFP does add back carbs, protein, and a couple other things when it adds in your exercise caloires.
  • amaczu
    amaczu Posts: 23 Member
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    You can't really pinpoint how many of your calories burnt are from carbs. some resources online will list what percentage of your calories burnt are from fat versus blood sugar, but whether or not that donut you ate this morning is still carbs in your bloodstream or was already converted to fat is anyone's guess.
  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
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    It doesn't work like that. You body burns fuel from multiple Calorie sources. You are always burning some carbs and some fat (assuming minimal nutrition) all day long.
  • kelsiehoagland
    kelsiehoagland Posts: 107 Member
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    Good to know. Thank you all for your answers. I had been wondering for a while (:
  • aj_rock
    aj_rock Posts: 390 Member
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    The general thought process usually goes carbs for general body use (exercise, daily chores, etc.) and fat for base metabolism. Doesn't quite work out that simply, but generally your body can only carry so many carbs at once, so it tends to be a lot more mobile than fat.

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