Can I lose weight eating what I want as long as i burn more

Yep. The calorie equation is that if you use more than you consume, you will lose weight. Exercise uses calories.

That said, 1200 calories NET is a bare minimum for a pretty small woman. You need to net at least that much to not starve and even then it's too little for the majority of people. In that first screenshot your net is 1007. That's way too low. You will make yourself sick.

if you are using MFP for calculation of calories then yes, the software is DESIGNED to give you calories to lose at hte requested rate of loos WITHOUT PURPOSEFUL EXERCISE. so if you work ou ton top of that you need to eat back a reasonable estimate of those calories.

Otherwise you are increasing your calorie deficit which may sound positive but can lead to health issues due to under eating.

And no for weight loss it doesn't matter WHAT you eat. But for overall fueling of your workout and overall health you do want enough protein and an overall good nutrition.

how are your health issues? you've had some constipation issues and more after your last two trips? Nutrition CAN matter for stuff like this.

More info:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10503681/exercise-calories-do-i-eat-these-a-video-explanation/p1

What max said - those machines tend to overestimate.

Eat until the "remaining" is zero.

Eating less will result in damage to your body over time. Hair loss, brittle nails, depression, irritability, fatigue.

And that's only the part you will notice.

5 ft 4 and 9st5 (131lbs) is a healthy weight. It gives you a bmi of around 22 which is completely healthy! The healthy range is 18 through to 25, and you're right in the middle of that. Neither nearly underweight, nor nearly overweight.
I know mfp came up with the 1200 thing but I'm not sure you should be sticking to that if you're at a healthy bmi.

chloerebeccaxx125 wrote: »

@cmriverside 5,4 female I’m currently 9st 5 due to gaining weight on holiday. And it’s mfp that came up with the 1200 calorie amount that I should
Eat so I’ve just been sticking to it

Thank you.

• Go to MY HOME > Goals, View Guided Setup here: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_guided
  
• Set your weight loss goal to "Lose 1/2 pound [1/4kg] per week." Use an honest "Activity Level" as suggested.
  
• Eat that amount of food. Not less - for reasons we already stated. You can't lose faster without consequences.
  
• When you do purposeful exercise, enter it and EAT MORE on those days.