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Ho starting today! ! I use my fitness pal and do running which it balances with my calorie intake. So my question is do I eat 1400 calories and my exercise is on top of that or do I reach 1400 total. Does that make sense??!!

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Judywood

I just use my calorie allowance (1400) - any exercise on top is a bonus!

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fibronfedup

I stick to 1400cals per day, eating exercise calories is more about maintaining really

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Salaisa

I used my exercise calories for treats. Little chocolate rewards for the sweat in the gym :)

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ash978

Thanks. Day one done good!! Stuck to call and worked blooming hard in the gym!!

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gingernut49

Don't eat back your exercise calories - they're a bonus.

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