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Madaly320
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When I first started MFP, I had my activity level set to "lightly active" because I had just started working in a classroom, and didn't think I would consider that very active.
I am 3 weeks into this new job and I am often out of breath from chasing kids and struggling to get them to sit for lessons, etc. I work in a classroom of kids with Autism and they are on the lower functioning end of the spectrum, so it is challenging (but I love it!). I sit for 15 mins a day when I eat my lunch, otherwise, I am on my feet and always moving, chasing, redirecting, etc.
Once I get home, I still don't sit still. I am cleaning, cooking, driving my own kids places, food shopping, climbing 3 flights of stairs to do laundry.
And 3 days a week, I do spin classes on top of 30 day shred 4 days a week.
So, I changed my activity level to "active" Do you think that is a fair estimate? I don't want to do myself a disservice. I think most of us underestimate our daily activity level. I just dont want to over estimate it.
I am 3 weeks into this new job and I am often out of breath from chasing kids and struggling to get them to sit for lessons, etc. I work in a classroom of kids with Autism and they are on the lower functioning end of the spectrum, so it is challenging (but I love it!). I sit for 15 mins a day when I eat my lunch, otherwise, I am on my feet and always moving, chasing, redirecting, etc.
Once I get home, I still don't sit still. I am cleaning, cooking, driving my own kids places, food shopping, climbing 3 flights of stairs to do laundry.
And 3 days a week, I do spin classes on top of 30 day shred 4 days a week.
So, I changed my activity level to "active" Do you think that is a fair estimate? I don't want to do myself a disservice. I think most of us underestimate our daily activity level. I just dont want to over estimate it.
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The best judge would be the results. Try it for 3-4 weeks and see if your losing weight. If your weight goes up or stagnates then drop it back down. Consistency is the key!0
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