How to log Christmas Shopping

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  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    someone estimated 100 calories per mile xmas shopping?? LOL I only burn 120 a mile running for 10 minutes or approx 1 mile. shopping is not exercising.
  • Jewlz280
    Jewlz280 Posts: 547 Member
    I don't get why so many people are saying, "It's not exercise so don't log it." I call BS. Anything that is out of your 'normal' daily activities I would log. Mostly because when you are running around for hours on end like that you may find yourself hungrier. Then instead of just eating something small like a 100 or 200 calorie snack you put it off and then end up going over later because you are STARVED. I did that recently and got a MASSIVE headache and paid for it. So, if I am just going to the grocery store or light shopping with friends, no I wouldn't count. But if you plan on being out and walking and pushing carts and picking things up and carrying them around for 6+ hours, I would count something. I wouldn't count all though. Maybe one or two hours of walking lightly, add in a small snack, log it all, and call it a day. Or you can just go over cals a bit and let it go. But I wouldn't not count it and not have the snack if it is going to make you crazy at a later time. Some people can't stand being over and it will bug them. I don't mind it and usually don't log it and just go over and move on.
  • Supertact
    Supertact Posts: 466 Member
    better start logging grocery shopping.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    I'm going to start logging BMs, brushing my teeth, and shaving.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Also, any other suggestions you think would be better for logging are welcomed.

    I think it would be better that you do not log it. You're not burning as much as you think by shopping.
  • Seesawboomerang
    Seesawboomerang Posts: 296 Member
    I'm another that will log any walking that is outside of my usual routine. A day out in the shops leaves me with sore feet and some fatigue, so I will eat more on a day like that.

    I usually use the 2mph walk, whether or not I am carrying anything, or might be moving a little faster. And round generously down to the nearest hour, accounting for periods sitting or just standing.

    I've maintained steadily for long enough to know this works if you're honest with yourself about how much outside of your usual activity level it is.
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    I log it the same way I log regular grocery shopping, brushing my teeth, playing with the kids...etc. It's the same way you say meatloaf in French...you don't. But, sex is still 'walking the dog'.
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    Agree about not logging it unless...........

    You "hurdle" other shoppers to get a better place in line, have to stab someone multiple times to get the last TV (or whatever) on sale, or constantly shove little kids out of the way - think football drills for linemen.
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    I don't I have a Fitbit so it adjusts my calories for days like that. But I still don't usually eat those calories back since I use TDEE method
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    http://www.sciplus.com/p/SMART-PEDOMETER-FOR-STEPSDISTANCECALORIES-_51769
  • lucan07
    lucan07 Posts: 509
    Why even bother logging a bit of shopping even sedentary people have to shop, you will soon know how many pounds you are down in your January bank statement!
  • carolesal
    carolesal Posts: 3
    I did the same -- shopping from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. I logged it in as walking at a slow pace for 1 hour. It just made me feel better to know I was getting some exercise during this crazy shopping day!

    Happy Holidays:smile:
  • suzyfj8
    suzyfj8 Posts: 257 Member
    I guess like you thought and log the hours you have walked?!
  • mundaetraversa
    mundaetraversa Posts: 21
    I just don't agree. I did my shopping at an outlet mall and had to walk for ages to get to the stores I wanted, then split up with the wife and walked the entire mall again buying things for her. I ended up walking almost six miles at quite a clip. I logged it, and yes, I assumed 100 calories per mile (that number for each mile is pretty accepted). I don't typically walk that much in a day, so I see no reason not to log it as a walking workout. I lost weight this week, just like every other week since I started, so it was the right thing for me.

    It sounds to me like different people have different approaches to their holiday shopping. Just log what you think is right according to what you know about yourself, your usual activity level, and how much of an activity you do on an unusual day. And be nice to other people. Even on a message board.
  • AJinBirmingham
    AJinBirmingham Posts: 497
    Guesstimate! I usually log 25-50% of the time I've spent shopping as a "slow walk."

    I love logging activity, any activity . . . I almost never sit still, so I'm probably "lightly - moderately active" but I keep my settings at "sedentary" and log a percentage of the time I spend moving around.

    For me, it makes mundane things seem like tiny achievements and keeps me in a good mood when I'm very busy. Also, on the rare occasions when I do sit at a desk all day, I don't overeat because my calories are set for me to be moving around.

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