tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post4840073095894333287..comments2024-03-28T07:23:26.192+00:00Comments on Workin' it Out: A Note on NumbersPlumPetalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-65531957021464468202013-02-09T02:16:23.083+00:002013-02-09T02:16:23.083+00:00I know that some people do burn a lot of calories ...I know that some people do burn a lot of calories - and that depends on so many factors, their body composition, their intensity, etc. My main point here was to be aware that sometimes, even when the calorie burn is low (such as during a heavy weights lifting session) it doesn't mean that your workout is ineffective. PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-39811135724677025302013-02-09T02:14:24.565+00:002013-02-09T02:14:24.565+00:00Same here! :)Same here! :)PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-78053933364289040512013-02-09T02:14:06.289+00:002013-02-09T02:14:06.289+00:00Thanks Marion. I think the bottom line is that you...Thanks Marion. I think the bottom line is that you've got to work hard and trust that your efforts will show (on the scale and on your body) instead of solely relying on gadgets because they can be inaccurate. PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-75323585655347118652013-02-07T20:02:03.657+00:002013-02-07T20:02:03.657+00:00I know that I personally burn over 1000 calories i...I know that I personally burn over 1000 calories in a 1-Zumba class (according to a BodyBugg). People who weigh more (like me) also burn much more. I don't pay much attention to the actual calories I burn, though, because I never "eat them back." I just log my activities into MyFitnessPal so that I can keep track of how many minutes I'm working out each day.Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652982046716095117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-9106558117896265262013-02-06T16:40:19.184+00:002013-02-06T16:40:19.184+00:00LOL..Vacuuming and burning calories..
I don't ...LOL..Vacuuming and burning calories..<br />I don't bother with the calorie I burn either, as long as I'm putting in the effort I assume it will work towards my goal. One thing I do is know an approximate number for each type of exercise..(if I jog at a constant speed how much do I burn, if I walk upslope what is the difference..and what if I do interval training) This is usually helpful when I'm tired or have less time and still want my usual workout effectTanveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404674967792684516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-28533192428057545722013-02-06T12:54:44.667+00:002013-02-06T12:54:44.667+00:00Hi Dr. PlumPetals! Really great post! Yes, these k...Hi Dr. PlumPetals! Really great post! Yes, these kinds of gross-overestimates of calorie expenditure during activities is one of the big reasons why many people "plateau" at such a high weight. It is delusional thinking. Even during hard workouts, I pretty much do understand that I'm "fuel-efficient," meaning that I don't burn off nearly as many calories when exercising as people tend to estimate.<br /><br />I have been watching calories more--because I've found that there are so-called "healthy" foods that are actually too high in calories (ex. whole grain breads) and "unhealthy" foods that are not as bad as people would think. Such as mini-chocolate chips. So small in size and calories, I can eat them with no guilt. I do the daily calculations (without considering exercise at all in the equation)and it adds up to weight loss.<br /><br />I like how you eat. And how you exercise. Your formula is wonderful.<br /><br />:-) Marion Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499442282999349686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-7526917718167005612013-02-06T03:50:24.802+00:002013-02-06T03:50:24.802+00:00I totally agree - workout & watch what you eat...I totally agree - workout & watch what you eat. Can't beat that combo :)PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-89725096371319144332013-02-06T03:48:49.746+00:002013-02-06T03:48:49.746+00:00Thanks Norma. I'm determined to reach my goal ...Thanks Norma. I'm determined to reach my goal and it finally 'clicked' that no gadgets are gonna help me do that. Just pure hard work and sweat! <br /><br />lol - assembling a climbing toy? That's definitely taking it too far. <br />PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-79408821475408232362013-02-06T03:35:22.087+00:002013-02-06T03:35:22.087+00:00LOL... housework to burn calories? Not for me, tha...LOL... housework to burn calories? Not for me, thanks. I know that at my body weight, walking/jogging/running 1 miles ~ 100 calories. I burn ~100 calories every 10 minutes when I swim hard laps. Biking is a little harder, but I estimate approximately ~100 calories per 10 minutes there too. In the end, though - as long as I get my workouts in, and watch what I eat, I'll be fine. :)<br /><br />You're doing awesome, and I'm so glad you don't let the numbers rule you!Krishttp://www.tryingtotri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-817953982491612075.post-76677787766026648832013-02-05T21:49:28.612+00:002013-02-05T21:49:28.612+00:00"Are they doing burpees while they vacuum?&qu..."Are they doing burpees while they vacuum?" -- LOL...I know...I feel so bad for the poor bloggers who put 100% faith in their little electronic gadgetry, or what a website says, or what their friend told them their workout is "worth." You know what you're doing, PP. You eat a good diet of a variety of nutritious whole foods, and you work out hard every day. One blogger who disappeared quite a while ago claimed to having burned 350 calories assembling a climbing toy for her cat. *SMH*Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949876371473945014noreply@blogger.com