Newbie needs some help....

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KZOsMommy
KZOsMommy Posts: 854 Member
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Hello! My name is Amanda and I have a question. Ok I have my calories for the day then it adds calories after I work out. Those extra added calories is where I am confused. Do I HAVE to eat those added calories or not? Am I not helping myself by not eating them?

Thanks for the help!

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  • KZOsMommy
    KZOsMommy Posts: 854 Member
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    Hello! My name is Amanda and I have a question. Ok I have my calories for the day then it adds calories after I work out. Those extra added calories is where I am confused. Do I HAVE to eat those added calories or not? Am I not helping myself by not eating them?

    Thanks for the help!
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
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    the site says to eat them however some people do some people dont ..you have to go with what works best for you...personally i do not eat them.:drinker:
  • Blue50
    Blue50 Posts: 11
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    Yes you are supposed to eat them.
    It is preferable to plan ahead and eat them through the day.
  • strawberry25shortcake
    strawberry25shortcake Posts: 183 Member
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    Only if you are hungry and your body needs those extra calories...not feeling hungry and eating just to get to the "goal number" doesn't make much sense, right? If I am hungry, I eat them and if not then I don't!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
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    very informative link here:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

    if you are very obese, it is okay to have a begger deficit (not eat them) if you choose.
    if you have less to lose, you need to eat them.
  • JessicaT2007
    JessicaT2007 Posts: 553 Member
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    I always vary with eating it or not. I don't want my body to get stuck, so every once in a while I will eat them to jump start something. I do not eat them all the time tho.
  • KZOsMommy
    KZOsMommy Posts: 854 Member
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    Thank you all for your help!! I ate most of them today (left 175 remaining) and let me tell ya I wanted to puke! BUT I do not feel as sleepy tonight like I have been. I don't think I could do it everyday but I will a few times a week :)

    Thank you all again!
    Amanda

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