Why do I get more calories aloud when I put my exercise in?

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bkmcgee1969
bkmcgee1969 Posts: 12 Member
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
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    Because your calorie goal is determined without your exercise included..
  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
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    Your calories scream when you burn them? ;)

    Kidding aside, to answer the question I *think* you are asking in the title though... MFP works by setting your calorie allowance based on your current stats and weight loss goals... and is designed to allow you to eat your exercise calories back.

    Something to consider though... If you are not 100% diligent about your logging accuracy (i.e. weighing everything) and are not careful with the estimated burns (many apps including MFP are very generous at estimating calorie burns)... then I strongly suggest eating back no more than 50% of your exercise calories.
  • bkmcgee1969
    bkmcgee1969 Posts: 12 Member
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    Thank you
  • mrscrossw8e
    mrscrossw8e Posts: 9 Member
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    You can adjust that in settings so that it does not give you extra
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
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    mrscrossw8e wrote: »
    You can adjust that in settings so that it does not give you extra

    That is a feature only available for Premium members. The OP is not.

    Non-Premium users can edit the estimated earned Calories to any value, such as 1.0 if desired.
  • coryfisher180
    coryfisher180 Posts: 7 Member
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    I never eat calories back, I use the exercise to speed up my goals.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    For the reason why: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10503681/exercise-calories-do-i-eat-these-a-video-explanation
    coryfisher180 wrote: »
    I never eat calories back, I use the exercise to speed up my goals.

    This isn't necessarily a good idea. Higher rate of loss can lead to a greater chance of muscle loss. Plus you need to fuel your body.

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