Why the hate for MFP and machine calorie burn estimates?

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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    I used the MFP estimate for brisk walking and lost just fine and I ate every single exercise calorie back too.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
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    Because a person who weighs 150 pounds and a person who weighs 250 pounds both doing the same exercise will burn different amounts of calories.


    Both MFP and most machines take that into account - assuming you take 10 seconds to enter the number into the machine. My calorie burns according to the treadmill have been steadily dropping as I lose weight.

    I guess my ultimate point is that whatever number you use, you are just choosing an estimate. As a poster above has pointed out - an HRM is just as likely to wrong, especially if you haven't taken the time to set it up right.

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