How much do I burn?

KillyBean22
KillyBean22 Posts: 5
in Health and Weight Loss
I work in a very Hot Kitchen, averages around 50 degrees in there. I am on my feet consistently for about 7-13 hours straight, and I am constantly moving about, preparing food, carrying things up stairs and cleaning.
I was curious into how many calories do I burn doing this.

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  • JessieePoooh
    JessieePoooh Posts: 27 Member
    50 Deg is hot? :tongue:
    Anyway, I'd guess you'd be burning quite a bit being on your feet all day moving and preparing food. I hope someone can help you out with this question! :wink:
  • KillyBean22
    KillyBean22 Posts: 5
    The hottest its got is 80 degrees!
  • udamom
    udamom Posts: 65 Member
    Was this your job while gaining the weight you are trying to lose? If so then I think it is best not to try to count it. I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts. Sometimes on my feet and running around a lot of it. But I have done this for many years and still managed to gain all the weight I am currently working to lose.
    I only count exercise that is above and beyond my daily routine. JMHO
  • KillyBean22
    KillyBean22 Posts: 5
    This has only been my job for approx. 3 weeks now. I didn't have this job whilst gaining the weight.
    I have lost approx. 8lbs in 7 days, but this is also due to me being ill so I have hardly eaten at all. I only want to lose about 7lbs more, but I need to know how much approx.. that I am losing to control my weight now.
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    Put yourself as Active on your MFP settings (they give some descriptions of the jobs that would cover)

    OR if you really want accuracy then I thoroughly recommend getting a Fitbit. Great motivator too.

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