[freedumb2003]

>>It usually works out better the other way around - exercise first, then eat what you want.<<

I guess I am old fashioned — eat the guilt, then burn it off.

But next T/D I might try your way. I honestly hadn’t thought about banking minus calories... :)

[oh8eleven]

The average body stores enough energy in the blood/liver/muscles to run a marathon w/o needing additional help other than water.
Post exercise Gatorade, protein shakes, carbohydrates, etc., get sucked up by "thirsty" muscles like a sponge.