Do I need to eat back the calories I burn?

lyndall5311
lyndall5311 Posts: 146 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

Am I supposed to be eating back the calories that I burn? I have been told that I do but also told that I dont need to.

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  • 3Sarah333
    3Sarah333 Posts: 29 Member
    Do what works for YOU! IF you are hungry, eat...eat healthy. If you aren't hungry at all, don't eat! You are going to get a lot of people that go different ways on this question. Maybe ask your doctor that knows YOU better than us? But honestly, I think you will need to try things & see what works for you and your success :) Good luck
  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    Yes, because what MFP calculates is how much you want to lose a week. When you exercise you burn extra calories, which allows you to eat more during the day. If you can't eat it all back, fine, but staying consistant with your caloric intake will speed up fat loss.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Welcome. Have a look through "The Unofficial FAQ"

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/474-unofficial-mfp-faq
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