Is it possible?

gpies
gpies Posts: 56 Member
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all - ok, I worked my butt off today moving cleaning out a home - completely - for approximately 4 hours. This involved going up 3 flights of stairs (I can't even count the number of times, while carrying things up and down). I did not stop for all but 15 minutes to eat lunch. Because I don't really know how to calculate this, I looked at the database and found "moving - although it stated boxes I believe - but it included up and down stairs - so I opted for that and only put in 2 hours worth because I didn't know if that really was the correct thing. It stated 900+ calories. Could it be possible that I may have actually burned close to 1800 if I put in the accurate time? I will tell you however, that I am completely WIPED OUT and have just sat down since 630 this morning - aside from my 15 min lunch and 15 min dinner - (I ate bfast standing and doing dishes and making lunches) Please let me know if you think my calorie burn sounds accurate. Thanks for any imput!!

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  • msbanana
    msbanana Posts: 793 Member
    The answer is YES... I had the same thing happen when I logged cleaning my yard. I was hauling branches, digging up bushes etc... for about 4 hours and it burned about 1600 calories. I cross checked it with a couple sites and found that it was pretty much right on with in a few calories. So, yeah- ya did and enjoy some rest. It sounds as though it's well deserved.
    :drinker:
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Subtract 100 for every hour .. you don't want to count the calories you would have burned just sitting around because that's already included in your base calories.
  • Mommabee
    Mommabee Posts: 103
    I wouldn't doubt it if you did burn that many! Just to be safe though I wouldn't eat it all back just in case! Good luck with the move!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    I bet it is pretty accurate. This is why I don't shy away from helping my friends move! It is one of the best workouts! (So long as I don't succumb too much to the Thank You Pizza & Beer that is typically provided post-move.) I agree with not eating back all of those calories, but go ahead and have a treat today if you want it! You earned it.
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