Doubt regarding calorie calculator?

dakshay95
dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
edited February 15 in Health and Weight Loss
So I weigh 105kg and this morning I walked a distance of 2.56km for a duration of 29:04 minutes with average speed of 5.28 km/h and avg pace of 11:22 min/km. The app on my phone (I take my phone with me with GPS enabled while I'm walking) tells me that I've lost 215kcal but the my fitness pal calculator says I've only burned 193 calories.

So which one is accurate? Also, is it okay if I perform the above workout twice a day every day of the week? And how often is it okay to reward myself with a pizza?

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Calorie burns are just estimates. The only way to find out which one is more accurate is to pick one for two weeks, then reevaluate. If you lose, great. If not, eat back half your calories for another two weeks, then reevaluate.

    You lose weight by eating at a deficit. Period. Everybody's different, and weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. Eat "healthy" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats (like some pizza, not an entire pizza) into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Edited to add that with "only" 10kg to lose (22.2 lb.), you need to set your goal to the slowest rate (in pounds, it's .5 lb. per week), and be very patient.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    So I weigh 105kg and this morning I walked a distance of 2.56km for a duration of 29:04 minutes with average speed of 5.28 km/h and avg pace of 11:22 min/km. The app on my phone (I take my phone with me with GPS enabled while I'm walking) tells me that I've lost 215kcal but the my fitness pal calculator says I've only burned 193 calories.

    So which one is accurate? Also, is it okay if I perform the above workout twice a day every day of the week? And how often is it okay to reward myself with a pizza?
    They're all estimates If you're that worried over 20 calories difference you may need to take a good look at your calorie guides and overall goals
  • dakshay95
    dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
    Another question I had is, how can I improve my metabolism? Should I drink green tea before walking? I'm thinking 500 kcal a day should be enough for me. Is it okay if I lose about 250 kcal in the morning and then 250 kcal again the evening or is more effective if I do it in one go?

    Also I can't help but notice that in the morning my stomach looks fine but after taking a bath and emptying my stomach and having breakfast, it bulges out and stays that way throughout the day.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    20 calories... really?
  • dakshay95
    dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
    Calorie burns are just estimates. The only way to find out which one is more accurate is to pick one for two weeks, then reevaluate. If you lose, great. If not, eat back half your calories for another two weeks, then reevaluate.

    You lose weight by eating at a deficit. Period. Everybody's different, and weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. Eat "healthy" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats (like some pizza, not an entire pizza) into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Edited to add that with "only" 10kg to lose (22.2 lb.), you need to set your goal to the slowest rate (in pounds, it's .5 lb. per week), and be very patient.

    Why would you suggest setting my goal to the slowest rate? I'd like to start by losing 10 kg but I think in order to reach the ideal weight for my age I have to lose another 10kg haha
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    The closer you are to goal, the more slowly you lose. That's just the way the body works. If your ultimate goal is 44.4 lb., you may lose as much as 1.5 lb. per week. But not 2 lb. per week.

    Bottom line: weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. So try an aggressive goal. But if it doesn't work, don't panic. Don't think "ur doing it wrong." Reduce your goal and be patient.

    And please read the Sexypants link. I had to learn all that stuff the hard way. I wish it had been here back when I started.
  • QuilterInVA
    QuilterInVA Posts: 672 Member
    Never ever reward yourself with food if you want to be successful. Food is fuel for the body, it is not a reward. The 195 calories is probably closer to being correct.
  • dakshay95
    dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
    Calorie burns are just estimates. The only way to find out which one is more accurate is to pick one for two weeks, then reevaluate. If you lose, great. If not, eat back half your calories for another two weeks, then reevaluate.

    What do you mean by 'eat back half your calories for another two weeks'?

    Also, if I continue walking and burning around 500 kcal a day (250 in the morning and 250 in the evening), will I lose fat before building muscle or will both happen simultaneously, assuming that I'm eating a sufficient amount of proteins?
  • herbalife4all
    herbalife4all Posts: 1 Member
    Stop the steady state cardio and lift weights!!!
    Although this might be the beginning to your fitness journey and I applaud that you're starting but cardio will make you plateau.
    Don't focus on calories burned and focus on what you consume. Try the flexible dieting approach where you can fit pizza in moderation.
  • dakshay95
    dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
    Cardio will make me plateau? Can you elaborate on that please?
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Calorie burns are just estimates. The only way to find out which one is more accurate is to pick one for two weeks, then reevaluate. If you lose, great. If not, eat back half your calories for another two weeks, then reevaluate.

    What do you mean by 'eat back half your calories for another two weeks'?
    If you burn 200 calories, eat back 100 calories.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Never ever reward yourself with food if you want to be successful. Food is fuel for the body, it is not a reward. The 195 calories is probably closer to being correct.

    Psh food is yummy it's a great reward...
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    Stop the steady state cardio and lift weights!!!
    Although this might be the beginning to your fitness journey and I applaud that you're starting but cardio will make you plateau.
    Don't focus on calories burned and focus on what you consume. Try the flexible dieting approach where you can fit pizza in moderation.

    I do cardio along with some strength training...I have not found your info to be correct. Can you give me some references that I can read?
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    Stop the steady state cardio and lift weights!!!
    Although this might be the beginning to your fitness journey and I applaud that you're starting but cardio will make you plateau.
    Don't focus on calories burned and focus on what you consume. Try the flexible dieting approach where you can fit pizza in moderation.

    I do cardio along with some strength training...I have not found your info to be correct. Can you give me some references that I can read?
    A lot of people don't like cardio on this site. It doesn't take away from the fact that it's good for your heart, it does burn fat, and I never plateaued during losing 40 lbs. Lifting is good too, but one doesn't negate the other.
  • dakshay95
    dakshay95 Posts: 11 Member
    Should I do HIIT everyday then? I'll keep the target as 250 kcal per workout and doing it twice a day should suffice. Advice?
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