excercise/calories burned

Hello everyone! I am just wondering/ hoping that someone can tell me how many calories should I take in considering the fact that I burn 500 calories working out at the gym. I am 7 mos post op, working out 3-4 x's/ wk. HELP...???

 It's a trickier question than you assume.    First - the calories burned ratings supplied by most cardio machines are greatly elevated - by as much as 200 calories less than the readings say - that being said - it's great that you're working out - it's key to long term success on every level.   The answer is in part determined by how strenuous your workout is - are you lifting weights - the more muscle you build - the more metabolically active your body becomes - so any routine  should include working on increasing your muscle mass.   The final answer is really related to how your weight loss is progressing - if you're still wanting to loose - then you eat less than the calories burned rating you receive - but you make sure you keep your protein intake high!  You may even find that you stall in spite of working out a lot and eating according to plan - and during those phases - concentrate on the fitness you're building as it is another very important outcome.    I weight train 3 days a week - I do cardio six days a week - during the warm months I cycle 7 days a week - I'm very lean now - I eat about 1800 calories a day when I"m doing my max - and it helps me hold my weight. (I'm also 2 1/2 years out).   The calorie range for somebody under a year is usually in the range of 700 calories - but if you're in the gym - in my experience you need more.  So I would shoot for 900-1000 calories - and see how it goes.    Sorry I couldn't be more straightforward.    Susan

thanks!

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