Exercise calories

seven8seven
seven8seven Posts: 58 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Do you guys eat back your exercise calories? I was told to always NET 1200 calories ... is it ok to work out and burn more calories to where you NET less than 1200? I eat around 1600 calories a day but if I exercise like I want to I would NET under 12 and would have to eat more >> i'm already full as is! Any help is appreciated =) thanks!!

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  • nasprewell
    nasprewell Posts: 17 Member
    I eat about half back, some times less but never all of them.
  • Dexy_
    Dexy_ Posts: 593 Member
    If you're only just under (say 1100) and it doesn't happen often, don't worry about it. But if you are consistently netting under 1200, try eating more calorie dense foods like nuts :)
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    The minimum is 1200 net unless your Doctor tells you otherwise. Alittle below once in a while is ok but not on a regular basis.

    It is not only unhealthy but you will not lose weight or risk burning muscle.

    Best of Luck!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I honor my net calorie target and try to hit as close as possible to it every day. My total calories go up and down day by day, depending on whether I exercise or not, but my net is very steady. If you know your BMR and TDEE and set up a reasonable net target based on your goals (gaining, losing, or maintaining), you should be able to control your weight gain or loss quite easily.

    More answers around the basic questions are in the "Unofficial FAQ": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq
  • seven8seven
    seven8seven Posts: 58 Member
    Gotcha! Thanks guys =):flowerforyou:
  • seven8seven
    seven8seven Posts: 58 Member
    I honor my net calorie target and try to hit as close as possible to it every day. My total calories go up and down day by day, depending on whether I exercise or not, but my net is very steady. If you know your BMR and TDEE and set up a reasonable net target based on your goals (gaining, losing, or maintaining), you should be able to control your weight gain or loss quite easily.

    More answers around the basic questions are in the "Unofficial FAQ": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq
    omg thanks for that link!! I finally found out what bump meant hahaha:glasses:
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