Opinion on my Activity level???

Bearded_Slakoth
Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
For awhile I've chosen "Active" but I've been thinking about my job and I actually think I fall under "Very Active" considering the type of job I do. I want to know your opinion on if I made the right move.

My job is unloading Trucks 5 nights a week. I'm on my feet walking 8 full hours in the evening, pulling pallets, ect. At home in the mornings I do my walks ect.

So would you think my level is actually "Very Active"?

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  • jkm1783
    jkm1783 Posts: 21
    I would say so... Congrats on the weight loss!!! How did you do it?
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.
  • Bearded_Slakoth
    Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
    Eating better and actually incorporating cardio in my life. WALK WALK WALK :-P
  • Bearded_Slakoth
    Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.

    Has your calorie target changed as you have lost weight? When we lose weight, our metabolism actually slows down naturally and we need less calories to maintain our weight.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.

    Oh, definitely! Sometimes your body needs a break, and a refeed week or two can be really beneficial if you've been at this for a while and you're plateauing. It could also be that you're due for a workout change- your body adapts to your workout routine over time and you need to constantly stress the muscles to get results. If you're not lifting weights, it may be time. If you are lifting weights, it may be time for a change in your routine. Or some higher intensity cardio, or both.
  • Bearded_Slakoth
    Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
    Appreciate the feedback.
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.

    Has your calorie target changed as you have lost weight? When we lose weight, our metabolism actually slows down naturally and we need less calories to maintain our weight.

    This is not necessarily true. If he has increased his activity level dramatically, his metabolism is probably quite high. There are a LOT of people on here that weigh less than I do and eat more calories b/c of their activity levels. It is quite possible, OP that you may need to up your calories based on your activity level.

    PS Congrats on your loss!
  • Bearded_Slakoth
    Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.

    Has your calorie target changed as you have lost weight? When we lose weight, our metabolism actually slows down naturally and we need less calories to maintain our weight.

    This is not necessarily true. If he has increased his activity level dramatically, his metabolism is probably quite high. There are a LOT of people on here that weigh less than I do and eat more calories b/c of their activity levels. It is quite possible, OP that you may need to up your calories based on your activity level.

    PS Congrats on your loss!

    EXACTLY. And besides work, I have upped my cardio a lot. And thank you a lot :-)
  • cressievargo
    cressievargo Posts: 392 Member
    Does your unloading involving you moving stuff (without machine aid). I mean like you moving boxes, not just driving a hi-lo and using that to move pallets.

    If so - that's also a lot of calorie burn / muscles built..and muscles burn more calories at rest than fat does...so again, an increase in metabolism.

    I'd also guess that your recent stall is due to your body adapting to your new routine. Upping your calories may cause an initial gain, but give it a few weeks and you'll see it drop again. Or you could even try the calorie zig zagging method. Throw your body a curveball!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Looks like you've lost enough weight to know how calories and activity affect your weight! Are you losing more weight than you would expect on your current settings? That would indicate your activity level is too low.

    I have about 12 or so more pounds but it's going SLOW. So I figured upping my calorie intake a little might boost something.

    Has your calorie target changed as you have lost weight? When we lose weight, our metabolism actually slows down naturally and we need less calories to maintain our weight.

    This is not necessarily true. If he has increased his activity level dramatically, his metabolism is probably quite high. There are a LOT of people on here that weigh less than I do and eat more calories b/c of their activity levels. It is quite possible, OP that you may need to up your calories based on your activity level.

    PS Congrats on your loss!

    I was assuming that he is doing the same level of activity.

    ETA: all things being equal, your BMR does decrease when you lose weight so my comment is correct.
  • Bearded_Slakoth
    Bearded_Slakoth Posts: 121 Member
    Does your unloading involving you moving stuff (without machine aid). I mean like you moving boxes, not just driving a hi-lo and using that to move pallets.

    If so - that's also a lot of calorie burn / muscles built..and muscles burn more calories at rest than fat does...so again, an increase in metabolism.

    I'd also guess that your recent stall is due to your body adapting to your new routine. Upping your calories may cause an initial gain, but give it a few weeks and you'll see it drop again. Or you could even try the calorie zig zagging method. Throw your body a curveball!

    no machine. All by hand. Lifting boxes and heavy furniture, pulling pallets, ect.

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