I know what I'm supposed to do, but . . .

barefootbabe
barefootbabe Posts: 271 Member
edited September 18 in Food and Nutrition
I just got back from basketball training- it was an intense session with lots of running. Now I have 800 extra calories that I burned, according to my Polar. I don't know what to do!

It's 11 pm here and I am ready for bed and NOT hungry at all. I simply CAN'T stuff 800 calories into my body right now! I've tried to eat a few calorie dense things, but seriously, 800 will just make me sick this close to bed. Will it be okay if leave them for tonight?

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  • barefootbabe
    barefootbabe Posts: 271 Member
    I just got back from basketball training- it was an intense session with lots of running. Now I have 800 extra calories that I burned, according to my Polar. I don't know what to do!

    It's 11 pm here and I am ready for bed and NOT hungry at all. I simply CAN'T stuff 800 calories into my body right now! I've tried to eat a few calorie dense things, but seriously, 800 will just make me sick this close to bed. Will it be okay if leave them for tonight?
  • age1389
    age1389 Posts: 1,160 Member
    One night is ok if your not hungry or not hungry.:wink:
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    I wouldn't try that. I guess you just need to be a little more aware of things you will be doing when you think about what your meal plan will be for the day. If you know you will be exercising at night, make sure you add a few extra calories to each meal that day, and then when you get home, you may still have a little deficit, but easier to make up 150 or 200 calories (a nice big spoonful of peanutbutter and a glass of skim milk would cure that in a hurry. :tongue: ) then 800. Even if you don't know how much you will be exercising, better to add more calories and go over then go under by a lot, because you can always tack on an extra 5 or 10 minutes to your workout.

    -Banks
  • kenzie
    kenzie Posts: 17 Member
    This is a good question, and one that i've been meaning to ask also.
    I've only been following this plan for a few days, and so far all of my totals are under par at the end of each day. By the end of each night, especially after working out, i have about 400-500 calories remaining, but am not very hungry. I've also noticed that i am going over my protien goals. Is this normal/ok?
  • neverbeenskinny
    neverbeenskinny Posts: 446 Member
    Be sure to plan your workouts like your food. Prepare yourself. Most of us have a workout "routine", or at least know what days we are going to be working out, plan for foods for the day accordingly, and you won't have a big deficit at the end of the day. Like Banks said, it's easier to make up for 100 or so calories at the end of the day then 800 calories.
  • annie11343
    annie11343 Posts: 11
    I used to see a nutritionist. I was losing weight pretty quickly. I quit losing after a few weeks and couldn't figure out why. We started going over what I had been eating and found out I was not eating enough. It sounds crazy but not eating is worse than not eating enough. I went back to making sure I ate what I was supposed to and started losing again. If you only don't eat every once in awhile I think you 'll be ok.
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    that's exactly what happens....you need to fuel the fire to burn the fat! lol.... and I agree a once in a rare occasion will be okay....but now you know so you're all good! lol good luck!
    great workout you go girl!:wink:

    hugs!
    Ali
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Like everyone has said, it's important to plan. If you fall behind on just one day, that won't really hurt you, except that you might feel fatigued in the morning. You can eat a little extra the next couple days if you like, or just get back on track and eat the normal amount according to MFP. What's important is the average of many days...our bodies run continuously, not just on a 24 hr. cycle.

    Kenzie, MFP only allots 15% of your daily calories to protein, which is just a minimum. You can eat more without ill effects. Athletes can eat up to 1-2g per lb of bodyweight depending on their goals/training/sport, etc.
  • abbychelle07
    abbychelle07 Posts: 656 Member
    Try to eat a little more during the day if you know you are going to exercise.

    Also, peanut butter, oils, nuts, and avocado are easy ways to add calories to your meals.
  • kenzie
    kenzie Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you for the advice and info..i've read a few other (older posts) and i think i understand better now. I initially started out MFP trying to limit my calorie intake, not by eating less, but by eating foods with generally fewer calories. What i didn't realize was that i needed those calories to speed up my body's fat burning process. Usually by the time i get around to exercising, it's around 8pm and afterwards i'm not very hungry..but i will adjust my plan to somehow eating those extra work out calories before the end of each day. It's kind of funny how it works..the desire to lose weight usually makes us want to eat less, when in reality, it's the opposite if you want a healthier lifestyle. Again, thank you for your advice :wink:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    bump.

    Good question, kenzie - we all have that problem sometimes. I agree with the "plan-ahead approach". You can enter your foods the day before or first thing in the morning on your workout days. That has been helpful to me.
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    I agree with all. I have learned to plan ahead. Today I already have my dinner posted as well as my snack I haven't eaten. It is at least 2 hours or 3 before dinner time. I am having a late work out so I am having to add another snack (almonds) and a baked apple. It makes it easier if you know more of less what you are having. That way when the day is over, you don't have calories-enough for a big meal left.
  • barefootbabe
    barefootbabe Posts: 271 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Planning is my downfall, which is a bit ironic seeing as I'm in event management! I'm good at my job, I promise! :laugh:

    I have an injured hand so I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do the whole training session, which is why I just didn't take those extra calories into account! Now that I know I'm okay for most of our drills, I will plan better over the next few weeks!

    Thanks again! :flowerforyou:
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