So if I am burning off 100 cal a day, I'd only eat 1100 calories (on a 1200 cal plan). Is that right?
Just a quick reminder with MFP - you don't eat your exercise calories. So if you are on 1,200 cals for food a day and you do 500 cals in exercise, this doesn't mean you can eat another 500cals of food.
Yah for you Kathryn by the way
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No, if you're on a 1200 cal eating plan, eat 1200 cals. But if you exercise, and burn say,100 cals, some people believe you should eat that extra 100 cals to break even, so you would in effect be eating 1300 cals. What Sopdet is saying, is don't eat back the calories burnt during exercise.
okay cool. That's what I've been doing, eating the 1200 only.
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Hi there!
I'd suggest five things:-
1. Write down your goals - short (4 weeks) medium (by your birthday) and long (by the end of the year) - consider specific goals (weight / dress size / can do certain length or kind of activity) and general goals (feeling better, clearer skin, more energy). When you take your measurements and weigh yourself etc, try not to do it more than once a week.
2. Do a hard nosed cull of your fridge and pantry, and THROW OUT junk, and commit that you WILL NOT buy more crap like that. Don't give yourself a window to eat it in, or justify that it will come in handy down the track - piff it.
3. Start exercising everyday. Even if it's 15 minutes on the treaddy while dinner is cooking, or 30 minutes while you watch a favourite program. Every day. EVERYDAY.
4. Download MyFitnessPal or something similar on your phone, and use it honestly and completely. Do a bit of researching to figure out what your daily goal will be (you'll probably be aiming for 1200-1400 calories a day) and stick to it, man.
5. Plan your meals a week in advance, and then shop to those meals - don't buy anything else. Just what you and the family will need for your planned meals. And stick to it.
Good luck!
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