Working Out And Increasing Calories ?!?

[krissy20 27]

Ok if I'm only eating maybe 600-800 calories a day and when I workout I'm burning the same amount usually 600-800 calories should increase my calories if possible ? I don't wanna pass out or anything like that haha!!!

[kimmy*custis 276]

I would say yes, increase the calories. I use Myfitnesspal and when I put in my exercise it ups my calorie intake for the day in the calculation. Give it a try, I bet it kicks the weight loss into gear again,. especially with the exercising. Good luck!

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

My doctor said most people should stay within 800-1000 calories during the "losing phase" even with exercise, but if you're burning 600+, then yes, you probably should eat at least some of your exercise calories. I HATE how MFP automatically adds in exercise calories into your daily limit because I don't agree with that at all. I do think that we shouldn't completely zero out our calories (like eat 800 and burn 800), but I also don't think we should eat all our exercise calories (like MFP says if my goal is 800 and I add 600 exercise, then I can eat 1400 calories). However, I do think we should eat SOME of our exercise calories sometimes just to survive!! It's a trick to find the right balance, but you should definitely make sure you don't overdo it and pass out. Make sure you hydrate as you exercise & either have Protein as you exercise or right after too.

[krissy20 27]

Thanks ladies I was thinking the same I haven't been eating all my exercise calories but have been eating about 200-300 more calories on the days I workout and prior to working out I usually have a Protein Shake so we shall see but I have to say I feel amazing now that I'm able to workout intensely !!!

[emily_0192010 168]

I've just started to add in exercise as well and I was wondering this. I am between 600 and 800 as well... and that is with a Protein shake. Not sure how I could add much more right now, I still have a lot of restriction. So far I haven't had any issues being lightheaded or dizzy, etc. When I no I am going to exercise I drink half of my Protein Shake about 30 minutes before I go and then I sip it afterwards as well. So far it seems to be working

Next time I talk to my surgeon I'm going to ask him for a more specific plan.