Eating back exercise cals

CookieGem · January 2012

Ok People, i need some advice please. I have just logged what i shall be eating for the day and i have 130 cals left.

Problem is thats not taking into consideration my workout with a PT I have booked tonight (500 cals) and also my 30 min cycle home (300 cal).

How do i eat back roughly 900 extra calories? or do i just leave it?

erickirb · January 2012

I would eat at least 50% of them, but would suggest higher. It is not hard to get more cals, throw in a snack that is a handful of nuts, or put nut butter on something you are already eating. Have a glass of juice. Throw some olive oil in or on any of your snacks or meals that you plan on having.

coyleup · January 2012

You really need to eat within 30 min of a workout to refuel your body. You'll feel much better if you do. If you calorie deplete too much you might binge eat . Refuel, but you can still leave some extra calories behind.

Shweedog · January 2012

Add in a protein shake after your workout. You need those calories hun.

CookieGem · January 2012

Thanks for your replies. Just want to assure you Im not trying to under eat by any means and not trying to starve myself. i know i need to eat them back. I have my PT sesh after work, then i will cycle 5 miles home. I always forget about protein shakes. Ill get one at the gym before I leave. Just got a bit worried when i calculated that i will eat back 900 for the day when i would have already eaten alot!

GemmieNoWobbles · January 2012

If I have a high cal burn day I tend to eat some back but not all.... so like half maybe?

sambustem · January 2012

I would def have something high protein - esp if you are doing weight training!!! When I used to train with my trainer he always made a big deal about that - and my husband does too, who is a seriousl weight lifter.

Eating back exercise cals

Replies

Categories