How come there is no exercise option...

karmacomatic
karmacomatic Posts: 16
in Fitness and Exercise
For sex? Is it that taboo still that one cannot select that I had sex for some exercise? I'm sure it's more effort than walking slowly.

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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Take a second to think how many variations there are and the different caloric expenditures for each.
  • shazbox1
    shazbox1 Posts: 175 Member
    I just log it as 7 seconds of intense cardio.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    I just log it as 7 seconds of intense cardio.

    Overachiever.
  • ColorRunnerArianna
    ColorRunnerArianna Posts: 7 Member
    You can always use an online calculator that estimates how many calories you burnt. Then you can just add it to your diary and you'll be able to use that from then on. I've done that with a couple things because MFP didn't have an option for it.
  • shazbox1
    shazbox1 Posts: 175 Member
    I just log it as 7 seconds of intense cardio.

    Overachiever.

    Practice makes perfect!
  • tegalicious
    tegalicious Posts: 629
    I read somewhere that it doesn't burn that many calories.... Not enough to count as exercise anyway.....
  • karmacomatic
    karmacomatic Posts: 16
    I just log it as 7 seconds of intense cardio.
    Thank you so much oh my goodness. I laughed out loud!
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    Honey, if you're thinking about how to log your sex as a workout, you're doing it wrong.
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    Found formulas on other sites, created my own custom exercise.

    Edit: It can totally count as exercise, unless your sessions are "sweet, and straight to the point"
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    Honey, if you're thinking about how to log your sex as a workout, you're doing it wrong.

    QFT
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Fishing...doing it right.
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    LOL just wear a HRM. That won't kill the mood at all. :wink:

    jk, but honestly I don't count them because you really don't burn as many calories as you think. Besides, I exercise so I can do other activities, like sex, without losing my stamina and having to stop in the middle to catch my breath.
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    I heard before someone added it as a custom exercise called "Making Waffles." lol!

    I would add it yourself, go look around on other websites and see what they have to say about your calorie burn given your height/weight/position.
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211 Member
    I just think of it as breaking even, what with the whipped cream, chocolate, and other cals consumed during.:wink:
  • walleyclan1
    walleyclan1 Posts: 2,784 Member
    I figure it is taken into account for my daily calories for activities...plus I want to think of sex as purely pleasure...not as exercise.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    OMG, people, it's "Walking dog, 2.5 mph". :grumble:
  • graceire
    graceire Posts: 323 Member
    I heard before someone added it as a custom exercise called "Making Waffles." lol!

    I would add it yourself, go look around on other websites and see what they have to say about your calorie burn given your height/weight/position.

    On another site I belong to, we call it "playing scrabble."
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    Log it as 'coal mining.'
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I included it when I set my day activity level. :smokin: :smokin: Sorry you have to log it when it happens.
  • fairefaerie
    fairefaerie Posts: 22 Member
    I've added it as a "walk" for the duration before, but I would love one of these websites that will give me a caloric ballpark.
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I included it when I set my day activity level. :smokin: :smokin: Sorry you have to log it when it happens.

    Quote of the year.

    /thread
  • RockWarrior84
    RockWarrior84 Posts: 840 Member
    I just make a random/funny custom workout and treat it as a bonus in calories.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I included it when I set my day activity level. :smokin: :smokin: Sorry you have to log it when it happens.

    Quote of the year.

    /thread

    Back to your cage, you have work to do in a few minutes.
  • PhoenixStrikes
    PhoenixStrikes Posts: 587 Member
    You ain't burning as many calories as you think honey.
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I included it when I set my day activity level. :smokin: :smokin: Sorry you have to log it when it happens.

    Quote of the year.

    /thread

    Back to your cage, you have work to do in a few minutes.

    10ohyes.gif
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    LOL just wear a HRM. That won't kill the mood at all. :wink:

    jk, but honestly I don't count them because you really don't burn as many calories as you think. Besides, I exercise so I can do other activities, like sex, without losing my stamina and having to stop in the middle to catch my breath.

    This. I did it once. Because I was so excited about my new heart rate monitor. It was kinda pathetic. I was like "Um. . . honey? We aren't really all that active. Erm. . . " Yeah, it's lame. Just exercise.
  • DamianaKitten
    DamianaKitten Posts: 479 Member
    LOL just wear a HRM. That won't kill the mood at all. :wink:

    jk, but honestly I don't count them because you really don't burn as many calories as you think. Besides, I exercise so I can do other activities, like sex, without losing my stamina and having to stop in the middle to catch my breath.

    I was going to suggest this. :grumble:

    However, I am now curious. I don't think it will ruin the hubby's mood if I put it on. :laugh:
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Sex doesn't really burn as many calories as people think it does.
  • _Josee_
    _Josee_ Posts: 625 Member
    The way I see it:

    -Were you having sex before you decided to lose weight? Answer is probably: Yes
    -Were you fat even if you were having sex ? Answer is probably: Yes

    Conclusion:

    It's not an effective workout. Now stop asking question on the boards and do an actual real workout.

    Thanks!
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    The way I see it:

    -Were you having sex before you decided to lose weight? Answer is probably: Yes
    -Were you fat even if you were having sex ? Answer is probably: Yes

    Conclusion:

    It's not an effective workout. Now stop asking question on the boards and do an actual real workout.

    Thanks!


    Shouldn't you be doing an actual workout instead of responding?

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