Exercise calories

[penguin77]

Hi.

I've gone over my calorie allowance today, however I ran 10k this morning, burning 715 calories in the process! I'm not clear on whether that means I can replace these calories? (I fancy a yoghurt and some fruit!)

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Welcome back, penguin

Where are you getting your calorie allowance from? If it's from the NHS BMI calculator, then your activity will have been taken into account, if its from something like my fitness pal, then you can eat back your exercise calories.

Having said that, if you're really hungry, have something to eat, if you just 'fancy' something to eat, ask yourself if you really need to eat it.

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[penguin77 in reply to moreless]

Thank you! Just did the BMI calculator again and there is a variation of daily intake, I assume because I'm running already. I'm doing the NHS 12 week plan again as it worked so well for me before. Thanks for the support.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to penguin77]

Great I'm glad to have been of assistance

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to penguin77]

I also firmly believe that if you are truly hungry, then you need to nourish your body! 😊

Good luck penguin77

[Penel]

Best not to eat your exercise calories, but look on exercise as a way to improve your health.

Yoghurt and fruit sound like a good idea after exercise. Perhaps try balancing out your calories over a week?

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Hi penguin77,

You have a yogurt and fruit you deserve it.

Gary