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Does it really count???

Kanakake
Kanakake Posts: 119 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have already done my morning workout and would usually end it with a Leslie sansone 3 mile walk but I am going to take my daughters to the zoo today and I normally do 5+ miles according to my HRM and burn a lot of calories. should I log that in? Does it really count as excersing?

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  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    yeah it's exercise!! that's how i started out my journey (walking with my kids) i lost my first 30lbs that way.
  • SakanaUshi
    SakanaUshi Posts: 27
    If that zoo trip is not accounted for by your activity level, then I would count it. You can always lowball it if you feel guilty for some reason. ;)
  • bethrs
    bethrs Posts: 664 Member
    If you use an HRM/ pedometer etc. log it. If you are guestimating, (or if it were me) I usually don't.
  • MuseumMonkey
    MuseumMonkey Posts: 43
    If your activity level is set to "sedentary" I'd say count it. Especially if you're carrying a backpack, pushing a stroller, pulling a wagon...it's amazing how much stuff my family used to have to bring for a day at the zoo!
  • ahappyapple
    ahappyapple Posts: 128 Member
    I sure would count it. Anytime I move around more than usual I will count it. Like when I clean the house for example.
  • Sasha_Bear
    Sasha_Bear Posts: 625 Member
    It most certainly does count! I even log my housework when I'm doing extensive cleaning!
  • telcochik
    telcochik Posts: 1,643 Member
    If you were wearing a Bodybugg throughout the day it would certainly count all of your activity so why shouldn't you do the same?!?!?! It absolutely counts!

    Sharon
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