Is anyone finding it hard to eat all the daily calories?

Well, my boyfriend used to be a personal trainer and I asked him about this and he said it was ridiculous to eat the calories you lose because it would defeat the purpose. And I agree. This thing of mfp giving you extra calories when you burn them is just weird. Think about it - why would you try and burn all of these calories to then get them back? Doesn't make much sense, does it?

So far the person who wrote this seems to be the only one who knows what they are talking about. It is common sense pretty much.

So, uh, how is not eating your exercise cals back working for you? Judging by your other thread, not very well...

Well, my boyfriend used to be a personal trainer and I asked him about this and he said it was ridiculous to eat the calories you lose because it would defeat the purpose. And I agree. This thing of mfp giving you extra calories when you burn them is just weird. Think about it - why would you try and burn all of these calories to then get them back? Doesn't make much sense, does it?

So far the person who wrote this seems to be the only one who knows what they are talking about. It is common sense pretty much.

No. Common sense would be to actually have a grasp of how this site works before you go off on a tangent and calling people idiots when you apparently have no idea of what you're talking about yourself.

As everyone has been harping at you about MFP is set up to where you are losing weight WITHOUT working out. So when you do work out, that means you're increasing the calorie deficit to a level that might not be healthy. If your body is constantly dealing with a huge deficit your metabolism is likely to slow down and make fat loss harder. The exercise, as MaximalLife has pointed out, will eventually cause your body to burn more calories at rest.

Not saying you HAVE to eat those exercise calories back...but there are lots of people who do and their progress has been outstanding. (I've lost about fifty to sixty pounds doing just that).

I also think it is weird how people eat there calories they burned from exercising, i mean if you eat them all back then it was pointless in exercising to lose them ...

and if you want to eat them, don't complain about it when you don;t lose weight.

I totally agree with the girl who said her boyfriend was a personal trainer and what he said.

Look, the way that MFP was set up, your deficit needed to lose weight is *already included in your calorie intake*. When you burn more calories, you need to refuel your body to make sure that you don't create too much of a deficit. You need to focus on your NET calories, not on your gross intake.

It is NEVER pointless to exercise.

BINGO!

I think too many people get trapped into thinking that the only purpose of exercise is for actively losing weight. Exercise builds strength, endurance, and boosts metabolism. Yes, that helps with weight loss, but proper nutrition is absolutely key.

Weight loss requires LIFESTYLE CHANGE, not crash low cal dieting. When I ate 1,200 per day and burned 500-600 in the gym to net only 600 per day I plateaued very quickly and felt like crap. Once I increased my net to 1,600 I started losing again, feel great, and I get to EAT. I'm losing about a half a pound a week, dropping body fat, and almost to goal.

Well, my boyfriend used to be a personal trainer and I asked him about this and he said it was ridiculous to eat the calories you lose because it would defeat the purpose. And I agree. This thing of mfp giving you extra calories when you burn them is just weird. Think about it - why would you try and burn all of these calories to then get them back? Doesn't make much sense, does it?

So far the person who wrote this seems to be the only one who knows what they are talking about. It is common sense pretty much.

It really irritates me when people spout off crap as fact, and abuse others in the process. YOU are wrong, ML is completely correct. Perhaps if you spent a little less time judging others and spouting nonsense, and a little more time listening and learning, you would have more success.

You would do well to heed the advice of one of my favourite quotes:
'You have one mouth and two ears, use them in proportion'

But she is very knowledgeable about this stuff...I mean, she's lost FIVE pounds...since November 2010.

Funny timing that these posts come up at the same time this thread resurfaces:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/238941-sick-of-it

But I think that's enough bashing for one day. We all make mistakes, hopefully a lesson has been learned and she is better for it. Afterall the last thing we want to do is ridicule a person to the point of driving them away from the community, particularly when they obviously still have so much to learn. :flowerforyou:

Funny timing that these posts come up at the same time this thread resurfaces:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/238941-sick-of-it

But I think that's enough bashing for one day. We all make mistakes, hopefully a lesson has been learned and she is better for it. Afterall the last thing we want to do is ridicule a person to the point of driving them away from the community, particularly when they obviously still have so much to learn. :flowerforyou:

Excellent point. I'll behave now. :happy:

Good job team. I'd shake your guy's hands but sadly that's not possible.

I will however tip my imaginary hat to the two of you.

. Don't eat your exercise calories unless you're maintaining,

Whut. :huh:

Even babies are feeling the need to headdesk on this one...

Only you know what your body wants. Not some equation.

And for far too long the majority on MFP at some time in the past, or actually for many times in the past - listened to exactly what their body wanted.

And now they are here at another attempt to lose weight.

Pretty sounding principle,
but very detrimental.

I'm listening to those who have lost the weight. I wish I'd found this site sooner. Who knew you could eat and lose weight. Working out like crazy and not eating helps you lose weight = worst dieting myth ever.

Well, my boyfriend used to be a personal trainer and I asked him about this and he said it was ridiculous to eat the calories you lose because it would defeat the purpose. And I agree. This thing of mfp giving you extra calories when you burn them is just weird. Think about it - why would you try and burn all of these calories to then get them back? Doesn't make much sense, does it?

So far the person who wrote this seems to be the only one who knows what they are talking about. It is common sense pretty much.

It really irritates me when people spout off crap as fact, and abuse others in the process. YOU are wrong, ML is completely correct. Perhaps if you spent a little less time judging others and spouting nonsense, and a little more time listening and learning, you would have more success.

You would do well to heed the advice of one of my favourite quotes:
'You have one mouth and two ears, use them in proportion'

But she is very knowledgeable about this stuff...I mean, she's lost FIVE pounds...since November 2010.

Folks, MFP has this site set up with certain recommendations that equal sure, safe and healthy weight loss.
Beware the voices of ranker and negativity.

They will drag us down as well if we allow it.

Consider the amount of calories listed at the start of the day as a maximum. Don't eat your exercise calories unless you're maintaining, and don't eat just because you have calories left. Only you know what your body wants. Not some equation.

No, that's what got us all fat, and that's what will make us all failures.
How about just follow the MFP recommendations?
None of us are here because of our grand success in losing weight some other way.
But if you've got a better way, write a book...start an alternative community...:laugh:

I'm torn about the eating back the exercise calories too. I figure I'm fine if I'm getting 1500- 1700 a day. If I don't feel hungry for more than I don't eat what I "earned". But if i'm dogging it (and being "good" about my nutrition choice) then I'll have 2 pieces of toast with 2 tbsp peanut butter. My fav snack. It gives carbs, protein & fat and is probably around 400 cals.

I don't discredit MFP recommendations being based on sound principles. But trying to get the healthiest body you can doesn't seem to happen by following standard/ average recommendations.

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