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Weight loss ladies!

ArnegardArnegard member
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So, on MFP it gives you X # of calories to eat a day based on your goals, weight and activity level.  Then, if you enter exercise, it gives you those calories you earned to eat back.

Do you eat you calories back?

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Re: Weight loss ladies!

  • ArnegardArnegard member
    I'm really getting a split answer.  I asked this on a FB fitness challenge page, and on MFP feed.

    I have been running 3 miles, doing the plank, squat, arm and ab 30 day challenges AND the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt DVD.  According to these, I am burning about 900-1000 calories a day.

    If I am doing this much workout (I count it as 3 mile running, pushing a stroller and circuit training for 30 minutes), I cannot foresee eating only 1800 calories that MFP give me. 
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  • Chapter79Chapter79 member
    I do a different app (lose it) but I typically eat some back.  If I don't, I don't lose as well. But, it depends on where I'm at for the day.
    E+C
    (+ hers and his, ages 13 & 8)
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  • ArnegardArnegard member
    Chapter79 said:
    I do a different app (lose it) but I typically eat some back.  If I don't, I don't lose as well. But, it depends on where I'm at for the day.
    Like right now, I have 1200 calories left for the day and I have ate 1675.  I burned 1033 today with what I mentioned above and walking with friends for an hour.
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  • Rink08Rink08 member
    I was when I started but recently I've begun just focusing on making sure that I eat within the range that I want to hit (between 1300-1600) and then may or may not eat it back as long as I don't cross over 1600 in the "food" section.

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  • Chapter79Chapter79 member
    Arnegard said:
    Chapter79 said:
    I do a different app (lose it) but I typically eat some back.  If I don't, I don't lose as well. But, it depends on where I'm at for the day.
    Like right now, I have 1200 calories left for the day and I have ate 1675.  I burned 1033 today with what I mentioned above and walking with friends for an hour.
    Personally, I think you need to eat a lot more.  1675 sounds rather low for what you're doing.  I did no exercise this week (oops) and ate almost 1500 daily and lost 2 pounds.   That probably means you could do a whole bunch more.  You don't necessarily have to eat ALLLLL back, but I would do a lot more than 1600-1700.
    E+C
    (+ hers and his, ages 13 & 8)
    TTC
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  • ArnegardArnegard member
    Chapter79 said:
    Arnegard said:
    Chapter79 said:
    I do a different app (lose it) but I typically eat some back.  If I don't, I don't lose as well. But, it depends on where I'm at for the day.
    Like right now, I have 1200 calories left for the day and I have ate 1675.  I burned 1033 today with what I mentioned above and walking with friends for an hour.
    Personally, I think you need to eat a lot more.  1675 sounds rather low for what you're doing.  I did no exercise this week (oops) and ate almost 1500 daily and lost 2 pounds.   That probably means you could do a whole bunch more.  You don't necessarily have to eat ALLLLL back, but I would do a lot more than 1600-1700.
    Calories I have consumed this week vary from 1700-2300.  I will probably have a snack later tonight.
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  • Chapter79Chapter79 member
    Arnegard said:
    Chapter79 said:
    Arnegard said:
    Chapter79 said:
    I do a different app (lose it) but I typically eat some back.  If I don't, I don't lose as well. But, it depends on where I'm at for the day.
    Like right now, I have 1200 calories left for the day and I have ate 1675.  I burned 1033 today with what I mentioned above and walking with friends for an hour.
    Personally, I think you need to eat a lot more.  1675 sounds rather low for what you're doing.  I did no exercise this week (oops) and ate almost 1500 daily and lost 2 pounds.   That probably means you could do a whole bunch more.  You don't necessarily have to eat ALLLLL back, but I would do a lot more than 1600-1700.
    Calories I have consumed this week vary from 1700-2300.  I will probably have a snack later tonight.
    Well if you're varying all over like that, I wouldn't worry a ton.  I mean, eat if you're hungry of course... otherwise- meh.  I have some days where I'm lower.  I try and focus more on the weekly average.  And if you'd had your higher days mixed with lower, I don't think it's a huge deal to go lower some days.
    E+C
    (+ hers and his, ages 13 & 8)
    TTC
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  • Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
    Arnegard said:
    I'm really getting a split answer.  I asked this on a FB fitness challenge page, and on MFP feed.

    I have been running 3 miles, doing the plank, squat, arm and ab 30 day challenges AND the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt DVD.  According to these, I am burning about 900-1000 calories a day.

    If I am doing this much workout (I count it as 3 mile running, pushing a stroller and circuit training for 30 minutes), I cannot foresee eating only 1800 calories that MFP give me. 
    Good gawd, girl, how do you have the time? I struggle to fit 30-45 minutes in every morning.
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  • ArnegardArnegard member
    Mrs.Hizzo said:
    Arnegard said:
    I'm really getting a split answer.  I asked this on a FB fitness challenge page, and on MFP feed.

    I have been running 3 miles, doing the plank, squat, arm and ab 30 day challenges AND the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt DVD.  According to these, I am burning about 900-1000 calories a day.

    If I am doing this much workout (I count it as 3 mile running, pushing a stroller and circuit training for 30 minutes), I cannot foresee eating only 1800 calories that MFP give me. 
    Good gawd, girl, how do you have the time? I struggle to fit 30-45 minutes in every morning.
    I've been running with Dylan every morning.  I then do the rest while she naps.
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