Waitressing/Bartending calories

michellelovett67

I don't work every single day, only 4 days a week. My activity level on days off is basically sedentary with gym workout. Days I work I don't workout but I run my butt off on busy days for 6 hours and on slow days I stand/walk/carry for the entire 6 hours (no sitting). I have my activity level set to 'active" but I'm not active on my days off; I'm sedentary with exercise added and on my working days, I burn 150-200 calories an hour for 6 hours...how would you log this? I considered changing to sedentary and adding all activity but I'm not sure what the right answer is....help?

TS65

Active: Read this... it explains why.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits

aneumany

i am/was a waitress bartender.. i put my activity level as sedentary.. and then on those days i basically consider it an added bonus.. i know im gonna be burning alot of calories and more than likely u rnot able to eat while ur at work.. so just know u can add some extra calories if u want.. on those days i eat healthy most of the day and then dont worry about it while im at work.. if i want a french fry or or food.. i eat it.. im burning it off as i work!.. but thats just me if that makes any sense.. i hope lol

michellelovett67

Thanks so much for the link! Great information but now I'm more confused than ever! it says that since I work 4 days, my activity level should be "active" and not to add for work exercise, but since my BMI is below 26, it says that I need to be sure to eat enough or to eat my "exercise calories" so I don't have too much of a deficit, so now I'm still not sure. Jeesh, I'm still not sure! :ohwell:

TS65

Play with it. Set your activity level to active and eat your exercise calories. Shoot for a 1/2 lb loss per week (don't freak... people fail to take into consideration that 1/2 lb per week is 26 lbs per year!). Do this for a month or so. If you aren't losing, then eat 1/2 of your exercise calories. When you change up something, give it a good 2-3 weeks to kick in and don't worry if you lose/gain within that time frame. Some people find it isn't the number of calories but the type... personally, I do best eating clean (protein, veggies, with very little simple carbs). Other people like to go by the numbers. Every BODY is different. You have to find what works for YOU.