I'm a server

RedCatQueen
RedCatQueen Posts: 10
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi every one!!
Is anyone here a server? I've burned tons of calories doing cardio at the gym.
I didn't make a dent on the scale.
However, I started working as a server and boom I lost 5 pounds.
I work full time and do more weights instead.
Do you think being on your feet is like doing cardio?

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  • SnivyToast
    SnivyToast Posts: 25 Member
    Try using a TDEE calculator instead. http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/

    This way you don't need to "eat back" what you work off. Your activity level over all is boosted by the movement you are doing during your job.
  • curvykilla
    curvykilla Posts: 4
    I am a nurse and I am on my feet almost my entire shift (I also do roller derby). Yes, your body gets used to certain things and yes.....walking is cardio. You will have to switch up your exercise periodically and include weights in order to lose weight and inches.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    No. Your job isn't cardio. Early on you may burn a few extra calories but your body will quickly adapt to your service job. Don't mistake work activity for exercise
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I used to burn a hell of a lot more calories on my feet all day, working at Subway, running to and fro, making sure everything was great and things weren't hitting the fan.

    Now I sit at a desk all the time with knee problems.

    Lifestyle definitely makes a difference. Factor it into your activity level and you'll be okay. I agree with other suggestions that you may have to run your numbers through a calculator and do TDEE -20%.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks.
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks and its great to meet another derby lady. Im in the manitoba derby lesgue
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Congratulations on your fitness success
  • MrsFlotron
    MrsFlotron Posts: 39 Member
    Don't get used to it! I was a server/bartender/cook for 14 years, my body got used to being on my feet 10 hours a day. :ohwell:
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks for response
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks that sounds true
  • gabi_texanmom
    gabi_texanmom Posts: 201 Member
    ya, i agree, your body gets used to the activity! i was a server for 4 years during college. the first 6 months i lost a few pounds but then gained them back and didnt lose a pound until i started hitting the gym. rollerderby chicks are hot!!! ;)
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks I agree with you and everyone who says your body will get used it.
    Sigh...guess im going to the gym.
    Oh and thanks for the compliment. Why don't you join roller derby? It's a lot of gun and challenges.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    I'm also a waitress and I have one of those things you put in your pocket and it tracks how many miles you've walked.
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks what a beautiful baby. Im going to get a pedometer.
  • RedCatQueen
    RedCatQueen Posts: 10
    Thanks what a beautiful baby. Im going to get a pedometer.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    Thanks what a beautiful baby. Im going to get a pedometer.

    Thanks for the comment, but that's my brother's baby.

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