Food vs. Excerise Calories

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minnesota
minnesota Posts: 204 Member
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So I am new to MFP and have a dumb question.... I understand that we receive extra calories if we exercise, but that is what I'm confused about. In order to lose weight isn't important to exercise and cut your calories? Why do we get added calories if we exercise? I exercise 5 days a week and cosume around 1400 calories a day and do not eat extra if I exercise, because I'm just eating the calories I burned and therefore not buring anything. Right? I need to be cleared up on this.

Thanks!
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  • spedee
    spedee Posts: 5
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    The calories that you are "given" are the amount of calories that you need to stay under to lose the amount of weight that you want. for example if you weigh 220pounds you will burn over 1700 calories just by existing. so if you eat less than 1700 calories you will lose weight. If you excerise those are extra calories you are burning above and beyond what was caculated, so in essence they become free calories. I hope this clears things up for you.
  • minnesota
    minnesota Posts: 204 Member
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    Thank you!
  • jhb090107
    jhb090107 Posts: 37
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    I burned 2000 calories today and only ate 900 - I just had to brag!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    I burned 2000 calories today and only ate 900 - I just had to brag!

    Don't brag...eat.
  • singcoz528
    singcoz528 Posts: 154
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    I burned 2000 calories today and only ate 900 - I just had to brag!

    Don't brag...eat.

    Seriously. Not eating enough can have serious effects on your body. When you exercise your muscles need the extra calories (especially protein) to repair the damage you did to them by exercising. Yes exercising is very good because you are building muscle to burn fat faster. But you need to eat those extra calories. Not eating enough can also put your body into starvation mode...your body will think it needs to store fat because it is not getting the nutrition it needs.
  • jhb090107
    jhb090107 Posts: 37
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    I knew this was going to happen - CHILL OUT

    Those numbers are the product of very specific circumstances one of which being pushing myself to a personal best in the cardo department. First of all i could not pull that off everyday if I tired - hell if I was paid to make it happen everyday I don't think I could pull it off for consecutive days. Second you people assume any damage from not eating and exercising is anything i give a rip about - I'm not gonna eat them! I never eat more than a few of my exercise calories!

    By the way - I did lose 30 pounds in my first 30 days on MFP!

    I'm going to do my next weigh in on Sat. and while I doubt by the standard of your quote I will be a liar again - I hope to hell you seriously doubt me

    Maybe you'll find yourself in a place where you can't eat all your exercise calories someday.
  • KDubMommy
    KDubMommy Posts: 50 Member
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    how do you do that? what are you doing to burn 2000 calories a day? I am a full time teacher, mom & wife & am in taking masters classes...i am working out 3 days a week with a personal trainer & am lucky if i can find time to get in 30 minutes of cardio on the days i don't see my trainer...
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    I knew this was going to happen - CHILL OUT

    If you knew it was gonna happen, why'd you say it? lol

    I was actually thinking...I'm hungry, I wish I had 1100 extra calories to play with tonight. Oh, and are you alright? You seem kinda angry.
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
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    I knew this was going to happen - CHILL OUT

    Those numbers are the product of very specific circumstances one of which being pushing myself to a personal best in the cardo department. First of all i could not pull that off everyday if I tired - hell if I was paid to make it happen everyday I don't think I could pull it off for consecutive days. Second you people assume any damage from not eating and exercising is anything i give a rip about - I'm not gonna eat them! I never eat more than a few of my exercise calories!

    By the way - I did lose 30 pounds in my first 30 days on MFP!

    I'm going to do my next weigh in on Sat. and while I doubt by the standard of your quote I will be a liar again - I hope to hell you seriously doubt me

    Maybe you'll find yourself in a place where you can't eat all your exercise calories someday.

    I'm confused....how could anyone lose a pound of fat everyday for 30 days straight? Possibly someone who is very obese could shed pounds that quickly, but I doubt someone with that much weight to lose could have the stamina to burn 2000 calories in a day. I'm not trying to be rude, but something isn't adding up. It just sounds very unlikely or very unhealthy.
  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
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    Let's lay off the "unhealthy" remarks. Chances are, a person cannot sustain weight loss for a long period of time by not eating all their calories or working out too much. Our bodies will tell us when it's time to even off. Also, let's stop calling these people unhealthy. They are probably having a really good day, but as we know, real life and our bodies will officially kick in and demand what it needs. I am a bit done hearing about how unhealthy it is to have a huge deficit on a day here or there. It all banks. Which leads to understanding that perhaps honesty isn't always reflected in posts. And if the original poster is being honset, we cannot assume that we know the person's stats or try to relate because we "think" they are similar to ours. .
  • pannellkat
    pannellkat Posts: 709 Member
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    Let's lay off the "unhealthy" remarks. Chances are, a person cannot sustain weight loss for a long period of time by not eating all their calories or working out too much. Our bodies will tell us when it's time to even off. Also, let's stop calling these people unhealthy. They are probably having a really good day, but as we know, real life and our bodies will officially kick in and demand what it needs. I am a bit done hearing about how unhealthy it is to have a huge deficit on a day here or there. It all banks. Which leads to understanding that perhaps honesty isn't always reflected in posts. And if the original poster is being honset, we cannot assume that we know the person's stats or try to relate because we "think" they are similar to ours. .

    THUMBS UP TO YOU!!
  • pannellkat
    pannellkat Posts: 709 Member
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    I knew this was going to happen - CHILL OUT

    Those numbers are the product of very specific circumstances one of which being pushing myself to a personal best in the cardo department. First of all i could not pull that off everyday if I tired - hell if I was paid to make it happen everyday I don't think I could pull it off for consecutive days. Second you people assume any damage from not eating and exercising is anything i give a rip about - I'm not gonna eat them! I never eat more than a few of my exercise calories!

    By the way - I did lose 30 pounds in my first 30 days on MFP!

    I'm going to do my next weigh in on Sat. and while I doubt by the standard of your quote I will be a liar again - I hope to hell you seriously doubt me

    Maybe you'll find yourself in a place where you can't eat all your exercise calories someday.

    There are quite a few people on this site that are quick to jump and tell you that what you are doing is not right OR unhealthy OR not up to their standards OR not their practice of how they lost weight...WHO CARES.
    Do what works for you and if you want to have ONE day where you eat 900 calories and burn 2000.....KUDOS TO YOU!!!
    I've lost weight not eating my exercise calories and sometimes I do eat them and sometimes I eat half...EVERYONE HERE IS DIFFERENT but a lot of people want to have a standardized rule for EVERYONE...doesn't work that way. What works for them may not work for you and vice versa.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
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    Let's lay off the "unhealthy" remarks. Chances are, a person cannot sustain weight loss for a long period of time by not eating all their calories or working out too much. Our bodies will tell us when it's time to even off. Also, let's stop calling these people unhealthy. They are probably having a really good day, but as we know, real life and our bodies will officially kick in and demand what it needs. I am a bit done hearing about how unhealthy it is to have a huge deficit on a day here or there. It all banks. Which leads to understanding that perhaps honesty isn't always reflected in posts. And if the original poster is being honset, we cannot assume that we know the person's stats or try to relate because we "think" they are similar to ours. .

    I'm not sure I understand this. This is a public forum based on health and fitness. If someone comes on and brags about creating a gigantic deficit for a day, I don't see why someone should have a problem with saying that's unhealthy in their opinion. You can't expect to post something like that and not see dissenting opinions. I'll stress that they should be respectful written, but that doesn't mean we should silence ourselves.

    It would be one thing if we knew that everyone on here was a diet and nutrition pro. But there are people on here that are just learning, or trying to gain knowledge. And letting comments like the above go without any words to the contrary may lead people to believing that it's the way the site is encouraging people to eat.

    I'm not going to tell any individual how to eat, I'll offer advice though, and suggestions, if they choose not to take it, that's fine, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about it. I'll say it again, if you don't want comments on how you eat and/or exercise, then don't post about it.

    People get all bent out of shape when someone disagrees with someone else on here. but not me, I say, bring on the debate, it's one of the best ways to show both sides of an argument. As long as you keep the debate civil, there's no problem in my mind with it.
  • jhb090107
    jhb090107 Posts: 37
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    I welcome the thoughts of others, as a poster above sated it is the reason I (or anyone I assume) would post on a public board. However, how dare someone doubt the honesty of my post especially when that person has no idea what they are talking about.

    What was my starting weight? What is my current weight? What was my weight gain history? What has my weight loss history been? What is my exercise history? What level of fitness knowledge do I possess? What was my diet before I joined MFP? What is my normal diet now that I am a MFP member? What did I eat during the month where I lost 30 pounds? What was my exercise during the month I lost 30 pounds? What exactly did I eat yesterday when I consumed 900 calories? How exactly did I burn the 2000 calories? What is my medical history? What are my current medical issues? These are just a few of the facts I might want to be in possession of before I questioned someone's honesty.

    Above a poster claimed my statements "did not add up" well honey with out the information above how did you do the math? Or that's right you didn't! You just rushed to judgment based on information you did not have - any if you can't understand it then it must just be a lie because your a doctor, weight loss specialist, nutritionist, best selling author on the topic of fitness/ weight loss, or even just a person in possession of all the facts - oh yhea your none of these things!
  • jhb090107
    jhb090107 Posts: 37
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    And thank you for the kind words of those who gave them - I was just looking for a little positive feedback
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
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    I welcome the thoughts of others, as a poster above sated it is the reason I (or anyone I assume) would post on a public board. However, how dare someone doubt the honesty of my post especially when that person has no idea what they are talking about.

    What was my starting weight? What is my current weight? What was my weight gain history? What has my weight loss history been? What is my exercise history? What level of fitness knowledge do I possess? What was my diet before I joined MFP? What is my normal diet now that I am a MFP member? What did I eat during the month where I lost 30 pounds? What was my exercise during the month I lost 30 pounds? What exactly did I eat yesterday when I consumed 900 calories? How exactly did I burn the 2000 calories? What is my medical history? What are my current medical issues? These are just a few of the facts I might want to be in possession of before I questioned someone's honesty.

    Above a poster claimed my statements "did not add up" well honey with out the information above how did you do the math? Or that's right you didn't! You just rushed to judgment based on information you did not have - any if you can't understand it then it must just be a lie because your a doctor, weight loss specialist, nutritionist, best selling author on the topic of fitness/ weight loss, or even just a person in possession of all the facts - oh yhea your none of these things!

    You're very quick to be angry and defensive. There are a lot of people on here (myself included) that don't know things and we depend on others to help us. There is tons that I didn't know and still don't know and I thank those that steer me in the right direction. You have to know that posting about such a low consumption of calories and a huge calorie burn would be making a lot of people scratch their heads and be concerned about your health. How about instead of being so angry and condecending("well honey"), perhaps you could educate people that could benefit from what you have to say.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
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    I would like to point out that a statement like

    "I burned 2000 calories today and only ate 900 - I just had to brag!"

    troubles a lot of people, simply because you didn't state anything about how you did it. Most of the people on here have practiced (or know someone who has practiced) unhealthy dieting in the past. Whether that be by extreme calorie deficits, some wacky diet, or pills/surgery. Seeing the above statement prompts a lot of people on here to be concerned, and worried for newer members that may not know any better.

    In other words, it's up to you how you will lose weight, but if you're going to make statements about what is normally considered unhealthy diet types unless given by qualified professionals, please at least mention why your doing it so you don't confuse people.

    And just a gentle reminder to everyone, most of the people on this site make comments because they care about everyone on here, about the community, and about the topic of health and weight loss. Please take everything in that context, and try to remember that when you post.
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
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    So I am new to MFP and have a dumb question.... I understand that we receive extra calories if we exercise, but that is what I'm confused about. In order to lose weight isn't important to exercise and cut your calories? Why do we get added calories if we exercise? I exercise 5 days a week and cosume around 1400 calories a day and do not eat extra if I exercise, because I'm just eating the calories I burned and therefore not buring anything. Right? I need to be cleared up on this.

    Thanks!

    With the thread being taken over by other topics not sure if you got an answer. Everybody is different, some of us NEED our exercise calories,a t least some of them, (like me) . Other don't need them at all. Weight things are very different for every person out there. The best thing to do is jiggle it until it fits, that's what I do. I eat some of my exercise calories on major work out days, or if I want a special treat I work out more. On light days I have 1/2 or less. This works for me, maybe not for you. Take it a day at time and keep track of what you do
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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    So I am new to MFP and have a dumb question.... I understand that we receive extra calories if we exercise, but that is what I'm confused about. In order to lose weight isn't important to exercise and cut your calories? Why do we get added calories if we exercise? I exercise 5 days a week and cosume around 1400 calories a day and do not eat extra if I exercise, because I'm just eating the calories I burned and therefore not buring anything. Right? I need to be cleared up on this.

    Thanks!

    With the thread being taken over by other topics not sure if you got an answer. Everybody is different, some of us NEED our exercise calories,a t least some of them, (like me) . Other don't need them at all. Weight things are very different for every person out there. The best thing to do is jiggle it until it fits, that's what I do. I eat some of my exercise calories on major work out days, or if I want a special treat I work out more. On light days I have 1/2 or less. This works for me, maybe not for you. Take it a day at time and keep track of what you do

    I agree,

    Just want to add that when MFP calculates your "Daily Calories" it has the Deficit calories already taken out. Therefore, if you have 1260 calories a day without exercise, depending on your "weekly desired lose", you can eat those and the calories you earned with exercise and STILL have that Original Deficit. People that prefer not to eat the excersice calories, usually want to lose more weight faster... which isn't bad Just not the way I want to do it.

    30 Pounds Lost in 30 Days = FLABBY in my opinion. :ohwell:
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
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    "30 Pounds Lost in 30 Days = FLABBY in my opinion."

    Whoa now let's not all gang up on him...I looked at his profile and he has 170 lbs to lose so it is definitely plausible that he lost 30 in 30 days without being flabby. Just think on the Biggest Loser they lose 30 lbs in one week (of course this is with medical supervision), and they look dang good!

    So many things can be taken out of context when you can't see someone else's facial expressions or body language. Let's all play nice now :smile: and you guys can continue with your debate but I'm outta here :glasses:

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