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    • I am at a platau, even those im working out more....ARGGGGGG... Advice?

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      arditarose wrote: »
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      I've had to do this in the past. The first place I had to start was lunch-I know you like those subway sandwiches because you're on the run. But if you can weigh your lunch and pack it a night or a couple days in advance, it could make a huge difference since you'll know exactly what you're eating for a major meal in your day.

      Yes ma'am, I will definitely do this as much as I can. :)
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      These kinds of threads get posted all the time with the same problem- inaccurate counting. Wasn't intentional to be attacking but sometimes its hard to get through to ppl about how accurate they actually are
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      williamwj2014 wrote: »
      These kinds of threads get posted all the time with the same problem- inaccurate counting. Wasn't intentional to be attacking but sometimes its hard to get through to ppl about how accurate they actually are

      Im' OCD I swear. lol So I take my time measuring stuff. Seriously though, all I know to track calorie burn is like a fitbit. Is there a better way? I'm not being a smart *kitten* anymore...lol. Thats just the only way i though was possible.
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      Check out "eat more to weigh less". I ate at maintenance for 10 days then subtracted 500 cals for my cut and started losing weight again. Starving yourself and being hungry all the time isn't necessarily better, especially when the scale isn't moving. My weight stayed the same for months eating less than 1500 cals. With my ten day reset I'm now able to eat 2100ish cals a day and lose weight. Oh and I'm 5'3. If you are running 7 miles while eating under 1600 cals, you are not refueling your body and may be causing stress. You're probably calculating your cals correctly, it's just your body doesn't want to let go of the weight. Maybe try a ten day break of eating at maintenance and then start your cut again. Good luck
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      Heart rate strap! There are given formulas that are fairly accurate, assuming normal physiology, that will translate your heart rate to the calories you burn during aerobic exercise. They are not so accurate in anaerobic workouts, but the purpose of anaerobic and aerobic are different so you really don't need to track during the former.
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      Hea1thyGam3r wrote: »
      Heart rate strap! There are given formulas that are fairly accurate, assuming normal physiology, that will translate your heart rate to the calories you burn during aerobic exercise. They are not so accurate in anaerobic workouts, but the purpose of anaerobic and aerobic are different so you really don't need to track during the former.

      I get these where? Academy i assume? I'll google it also. Thank You Sir
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      What happened to the original post? ?
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      theservicegroup777 wrote: »
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      I did and will... No harm no foul bro. I just felt like i was getting ganged up on an I just wanted some positive reinforcement. Instead of someone telling me i'm lying about my calorie intake and calorie loss. not saying it 100% accurate. Let's face it... its damn close... I'll definitely give it a go and post back result in a month :)

      If you come to the forums expect advice and some of it you might not agree with. its still basic cico though. You are eating more than you think, burning less, have the wrong calorie target or not being patient. One of those.

      No need to get defensive, your results indicate whats happening. Open your diary if you wnat other people to help.
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      NotGnarly wrote: »
      Check out "eat more to weigh less". I ate at maintenance for 10 days then subtracted 500 cals for my cut and started losing weight again. Starving yourself and being hungry all the time isn't necessarily better, especially when the scale isn't moving. My weight stayed the same for months eating less than 1500 cals. With my ten day reset I'm now able to eat 2100ish cals a day and lose weight. Oh and I'm 5'3. If you are running 7 miles while eating under 1600 cals, you are not refueling your body and may be causing stress. You're probably calculating your cals correctly, it's just your body doesn't want to let go of the weight. Maybe try a ten day break of eating at maintenance and then start your cut again. Good luck


      When you say eating at maintenance... you mean consume all may calories for that day even replace lost calories ?
    • Posts: 1,354 Member
      Any sporting goods store should have them for sale, ranging in cost from 50-500, getting one in the mid range is good enough. Just make sure that it isn't too tight and buy the electrode lube ;)
    • Posts: 9,532 Member
      theservicegroup777 wrote: »
      Im cranking out 7ish miles just under a couple hours... I'm burning something.

      7 mile walk at 250 pounds is ~500 calories.

      Scale for your actual weight.


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      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      7 mile walk at 250 pounds is ~500 calories.

      Scale for your actual weight.



      Is there an online calculator that you are using. If so can you please share the link. I dont walk it, so id like to calculate what I do properly. Thank you :smile:
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      theservicegroup777 wrote: »
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      Is there an online calculator that you are using. If so can you please share the link. I dont walk it, so id like to calculate what I do properly. Thank you :smile:

      walking calories -> weight in pounds * miles walked * 0.3
      running calories -> weight in pounds * miles run * 0.6

      If you're mix and matching, don't average the two, calculate the two parts separately and add them together.
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      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      walking calories -> weight in pounds * miles walked * 0.3
      running calories -> weight in pounds * miles run * 0.6

      If you're mix and matching, don't average the two, calculate the two parts separately and add them together.

      ok , yea i have logged when i do stop and walk. will do thanks
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      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      walking calories -> weight in pounds * miles walked * 0.3
      running calories -> weight in pounds * miles run * 0.6

      If you're mix and matching, don't average the two, calculate the two parts separately and add them together.

      Theres also the variable of intensity to contend with.. you might burn that at a consistant pace of 3mph but it is going to be higher the faster you go and vice versa.
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      edited August 2015
      Hea1thyGam3r wrote: »
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      Theres also the variable of intensity to contend with.. you might burn that at a consistant pace of 3mph but it is going to be higher the faster you go and vice versa.

      The difference won't be meaningful. Distance and weight cover almost all of it. Especially averaging 3.5 mph.
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      Mr_Knight wrote: »
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      The difference won't be meaningful. Distance and weight cover almost all of it. Especially averaging 3.5 mph.

      Fair point!
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      theservicegroup777 wrote: »
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      When you say eating at maintenance... you mean consume all may calories for that day even replace lost calories ?
      Find your TDEE based on your weekly activity and eat that amount for 7-10 days then reduce it by 500 cals. My fitbit sends me weekly reports and tells me my average calorie burn for that week. My fitbit is the Charge HR, it records my heart rate from my wrist. Over the ten days keep your activity the same and add lifting weights if you haven't already. When I tried this I was at a plateau for months and figured I had nothing to lose by eating more and switching to TDEE. I used the "scooby calculator" for my numbers and compared it with fitbit weekly burn and they were about the same. Good luck
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