ANOTHER calorie counting question....

[pixie9]

Ok, calling all calorie counters...
I'm going to try this zig-zagging thing you've all been talking about. I've looked at some of the websites that have been suggested and I really like the www.freedieting.com one. Basically, I'm thinking I'm not eating enough calories(which seems to be the case so often!!). My question is, do I add calories burned(according to my HRM) BACK into my daily intake? Up until now, I've been doing that but attempting to have about the same deficit each day so I'm really interested in changing things up. All advice is welcome!!!
CArolyn

 

[Imafitnessfreak]

What you want to do is have a 20-30% calorie deficit 3 days a week and on the 4th day, eat enough calories to "maintain" your weight based on your age, height, weight and activity level...wash, rinse, repeat.
Does that answer your question?

 

[pixie9]

I was hoping that you'd answer Sarah. I guess my question is: if I need to eat 1700 calories to creat a deficit and I burn 400 calories(according to my HRM)that day, then do I need to eat 2100 calories to make up for the calories burned? Does that make sense?
Thanks!!!
cArolyn

 

[Imafitnessfreak]

Yes...on the 4th day eat 2100. Then eat 1700 for the next 3 day, then on the 4th day 2100, 3 more days at 1700, then...you guessed it...2100.