Calories burned while getting tattooed?

GothyFaery

This might be a crazy question but I would like to know. Do you burn more calories while you are getting tattooed than you would if you were just sitting for the same amount of time? I just sat for a 3.5/4 hour tattoo session on the back of my leg. During that session I had to keep my calf muscle tight because my legs twitch when I get tattooed (don't know why but they do). In addition to that, you are putting a lot of stress on your body and as the tattoo artist hits various tender spots the body's natural reaction is to flinch causing multiple muscles to contract for some time. Also, no matter when I ate last, I am always hungry after a session and need to eat right afterwards. Does this mean I am burning more calories than just sitting at my desk at work and if so, how many calories are burned per hour (approx.)?

jwdieter

If you lived every second of your life with 100% calorie accuracy, this might be a worthwhile endeavor. You also burn more calories if you scrape your knee, from body repair. But since everything is a rough estimate, it's pretty pointless to try to nail this down.

DesdemonaRose

Interesting question, but I don't know if it's been studied. I always eat right before a tattoo though, partially to make sure I don't get light headed (though I've never had the problem).

You could wear a Heart Rate Monitor, but I've read that if your heart rate is up due to emotional verse workout reasons it could give you a higher burn than what you are actually doing.

Congrats on your new tattoo! I have a tattoo on my foot and couldn't even stop it from twitching no matter what I tried. Thankfully my artist was talented enough to tattoo through the twitch without any errors.

cadaverousbones

If your heart rate goes up at all you are burning more calories, I think regardless of what is causing the heart rate to go up. Because your body is working harder to pump your blood and all that. I just got a tattoo the other day that was like 5-6 hours and I wondered the same thing.

Mokey41

No, just no.

safyreshel

YES you do! The pre-care sheet even specifies that you burn calories rapidly, if you don't eat beforehand you may pass out from the blood sugar drop. It takes massive energy to tolerate pain, and to heal from the tattoo. I can't get an exact number because the people who post don't understand the brain chemistry of pain or of healing! But yes its way more than sitting still. This is why I was exhausted after my last session when I'm usually not tired at that time of day!!

Hope this helps

Link to info sheet stating you burn MORE calories being tattooed than you do sitting:
http://lightwavetattoos.com/care/

paperpudding

Ummm, this thread is nearly a year old - I'm sure the few calories OP did or did not burn getting a tattoo is a moot point now.:laugh:

Warchortle

How many calories do I burn thinking about how many calories burned avoiding actual exercise?

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rachnado

Do I burn more calories reading silly posts on these message boards? Or how about when I answer the silly posts?

Warchortle

i have now heard it all.....

Have you heard the loudest sound a human can experience?

because if so, that means you're an undead because the loudest sound will kill you.

short_nerdy_lady

This might be a crazy question but I would like to know. Do you burn more calories while you are getting tattooed than you would if you were just sitting for the same amount of time? I just sat for a 3.5/4 hour tattoo session on the back of my leg. During that session I had to keep my calf muscle tight because my legs twitch when I get tattooed (don't know why but they do). In addition to that, you are putting a lot of stress on your body and as the tattoo artist hits various tender spots the body's natural reaction is to flinch causing multiple muscles to contract for some time. Also, no matter when I ate last, I am always hungry after a session and need to eat right afterwards. Does this mean I am burning more calories than just sitting at my desk at work and if so, how many calories are burned per hour (approx.)?

I just got one last week, an hour and a half and to be honest I didn't worry about calories if you needed to eat some extra sugar to keep from passing out. I sucked on werthers candies throughout (like 30 calories for 3) and drank alot of water. As for burn, likely next to nothing. Don't stress too much about it

short_nerdy_lady

And to all the people mocking this person, hey here is an idea: instead of trolling/making sarcastic comments when someone is seeking knowledge now matter who silly or stupid you may think the question is, why don't you make a serious effort to help or go on another thread? You look like a bunch of A holes .....

AllieLosingIt

How many calories do I burn thinking about how many calories burned avoiding actual exercise?

I would like to know this so that I can burn more calories while thinking extra hard about the calories I burn while avoiding my walk!

FlowerFairy493

Getting a tattoo burns calories???

I know what I must do today!

lacroyx

How many calories do I burn thinking about how many calories burned avoiding actual exercise?

my numbers maybe off but I think the formula is
BMR / IQ - (amount of time thinking) x 0 = calories burned

IllustratedxGirl

Man, if that actually happened, that would be pretty sweet. I'd be a lot thinner now!

If you do burn calories while getting tattooed... it would probably be only like 2 an hour over your BMR. Very negligible

For the record, my calf twitches too. It's just a muscle reaction. However, I don't tense up my muscle because I feel it's easier to manage the pain when I keep my body completely relaxed and don't hold any tension

paperpudding

And to all the people mocking this person, hey here is an idea: instead of trolling/making sarcastic comments when someone is seeking knowledge now matter who silly or stupid you may think the question is, why don't you make a serious effort to help or go on another thread? You look like a bunch of A holes .....

Oh come on.

OP posted this nearly a year ago and somebody resurected zombie thread - I'm sure he does not really still need help on such a trivial matter.

tigerlily_cnm

This is actually a legitimate question. The reason is because you have to consume more calories before a tattoo so you don't get dizzy. If you are counting calories you have to account for the extra food consumed. That's why the calorie burn is important.

PaulaWallaDingDong

It's not that it's not a legitimate question, but I do think that if you sit still and behave through the whole thing, you deserve a lollipop, whether there's room in your calories or not, and it's not worth taking it much farther than that. Give yourself a break for the day and then get on with your life.

socioseguro

OP posted message on October 2013. Almost 2 years ago

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mccindy72

katem999 wrote: »

Double zombie thread! Is that like a double rainbow?

PeachyCarol

So I shouldn't wait until I reach goal before getting another tat?

Here's the real question... if I chew gum while I get the tat, does that count as HiIT?

bendyourkneekatie

mccindy72 wrote: »

katem999 wrote: »

Double zombie thread! Is that like a double rainbow?

Lmao

Merkavar

Should have wore a fit bit.

But I would think it would be next to no calories burned compared to just sitting there.

Orphia

In for the WTFLOL factor!

And to add fuel to the dumpster fire, I think it would be the same as your normal fidgeting when sitting and already counted in your daily limit.

tigerlily_cnm

No I didn't just create the account lol I just really legitimately wanted to know the calories. And this was the only site I actually had an account with to comment on

tigerlily_cnm

And enter sarcastic comments...

mccindy72

tigerlily_cnm wrote: »

And enter sarcastic comments...

Oh, come on. It's silly to even ask. You might as well ask how many calories you're burning while you're sitting there at your computer. Getting a tattoo doesn't burn any more calories than any other activity. It's all part of your day. You only add calorie burns when you actually exercise.