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To log,or not to log?! help!

Louisianababy93
Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
so,tomarrow im going to be at a waterpark all day.
witch means im burning lots of calories,good right?!
but should i log them or not?

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  • LokiOfAsgard
    LokiOfAsgard Posts: 378 Member
    I say yes, because I believe you're suppose to eat back those exercise calories. Other wise you'll eat like 1,200 and burn 1,300 And you're body won't have enough to function properly.
    I think that makes sense lol
  • jpbeck
    jpbeck Posts: 30
    Yes you should. MFP has some good general swimming that can be logged as exercise.
  • JeaninePaige
    JeaninePaige Posts: 464 Member
    I say ALWAYS log your calories.

    The day I stop logging I always fall off the wagon. Plus, it's good to see the real numbers in front of you instead of in your head which can be too forgiving sometimes.
  • Dawnicita0318
    Dawnicita0318 Posts: 12 Member
    This is definitely something I find myself asking as well
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    so..what if i dont eat alot tomarrow cause ill be to busy to worry about food?!
  • maikastar
    maikastar Posts: 78
    Log everything, and make up for the food (if you need to) when you get home. Easy!
  • lesmo91
    lesmo91 Posts: 1
    Log. I find that it makes me think twice about eating anything too greasy or sugary because I don't want to log it in. So it makes you more accountable. It also makes you aware of how much cal you eat on a day that you don't "pre-plan" your meals.
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    I don't log anything that is not intended exercise. To each their own.
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