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IF YOU COUNT CALORIES AND EXERCISE

cajunbuderfly
on 3/5/12 2:25 am - LA
DO YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO CONSUME THE CALORIES YOU "WORKED OFF"
SAY YOU ALLOW 1500 CALORIES A DAY AND WORK OFF 300 OF THEM...THAT WOULD PUT  YOU AT 120L0 CAL A DAY...  DO YOU TRY TO CONSUME THE 1500 OR NOT?
W95831
on 3/5/12 2:53 am - CA
I use an app that takes excercise into account, but on a separate line.
I aim to stay within the 1200 calories that I allow myself per day without taking into account the excercise.  On the occassional day that my calorie intake is over the 1200 mark, its good to know that I've burned it, so I dont stress too much. 

My personal 'rule' is to not drop below 900 calories with excercise burn included.  Eventually as my cardio/strength training increases (and as I get closer to goal), I'll have to increase my calories so that I stay over 900.
Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight:  277lbs             Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
 
cajunbuderfly
on 3/5/12 3:17 am - LA
DO YOU COUNT ANYTHING ELSE? CARBS / SUGARS/ ETC?
W95831
on 3/5/12 4:06 am - CA
The app includes all of the various nutritional categories (sugars, trans fats, sugar alcohols, etc).

I concentrate on (and actively track) my calories, protein, total carbs, fiber, net carbs (total carbs minus fiber), and fat, but the rest of the info is good to have.
Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight:  277lbs             Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
 
cajunbuderfly
on 3/5/12 4:32 am - LA
OK SO CARBS DONT GO OVER WHAT COUNT..OR NET CARBS?
W95831
on 3/5/12 5:15 am, edited 3/5/12 11:43 pm - CA
W95831
on 3/5/12 11:46 pm, edited 3/5/12 11:46 pm - CA
My personal daily ranges are:
Protein at 100g or more, Net Carbs at less than 100g, and fat at less than 40g.
Getting back on track 10yrs later after a REGAIN of approx 35lbs
Surgery weight:  277lbs             Goal/maintenance weight: 135lbs
 
Mary B.
on 3/5/12 4:08 am - Southern, MD
I count my exercise as a bonus. I eat around 1400 calories and figure whatever I work off is a bonus. Im thinking about calorie cycling. I may try that next week.

    Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
 
cajunbuderfly
on 3/5/12 4:31 am - LA
WHAT IS CALORIE CYCLING? DO  YOU LIMIT CARBS? OR DONT GO OVER SAY 70
Mary B.
on 3/5/12 4:43 am - Southern, MD
Calrie cycling is where you change up your calories every day so you dont eat the same every day causing your body to become accustomed to a certain amount.

Here is an article : Calorie Cycling

and here is a calculator that will help you figure out a good range: Calculator

Im not counting carbs (at the moment) I eat fruit, and whole grains. I do try to stay away from white stuff/junk. But, I like my treat at the end of the day too! Usually some WW fudge bar or something.
    Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010
 
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