Sex and Weight Loss
Dkp1611
Posts: 16
So I find myself wondering today if sex counts towards my excersize diary? I never have figured out the answer to this and am normally to shy to ask, but I have to know. Can I put it in as aerobics? And if I can use it as excersize, do I put the minutes down for the whole time, or should I cut it in half for the moments when I'm not being as active? I hope this doesn't get deleted cause I'd really like an aswer to my question :blushing:
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If it is intense the I add it.0
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Sure it counts as exercise!!0
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I honestly wouldnt count it. Unless you are wearing a HRM you wont actually know how much you burn. And its really not much or worth logging. Its just part of normal daily activity in my opinion.
Just make love and be happy! Its a time to take your mind off weight loss and enjoy.0 -
its exercise in my book!0
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It does count as exercise but probably less than you'd imagine, unless you know you're literally hanging off chandeliers and stuff .0
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Haha I have yet to wear my HRM during it,but I'm going to,I wanna know how many cals I burn!!!:blushing:0
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It definitely counts!
I'd say wear a HRM to keep track, but that might ruin the mood lol ; )0 -
I don't count it. I just consider it a nice bonus. A very, very nice bonus. :happy:0
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Are we talkin' lunch break or all-nighter?0
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It does count as exercise but probably less than you'd imagine, unless you know you're literally hanging off chandeliers and stuff .
LOL @ hanging off chandeliers and stuff!0 -
That's AWESOME!!! If somebody does wear a HRM during, can you let us know??? I'm waiting on a new watch, and when I get it, I'll try it and let you know!
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LOL... funny post.. I have heard that it is GREAT exercise but I have never wore the HRM and actually counted. I'm sure its good for you. But like a previous post... I consider it to be a bonus. ;O) SWING!0
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it burns hardly any calories despite how great you or he thinks you are...not worth counting ( though depending on your rating on the freaky scale, you may want to log those calorie free proteins you ingested)0
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how would u log it? its not under cardio?0
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Just make love and be happy! Its a time to take your mind off weight loss and enjoy.
Full agree. I'm quite "obsessed" with the weight loss journey I'm going through at the moment, but counting calories earned by doing the deed is taking it a step too far IMO.0 -
Are we talkin' lunch break or all-nighter?0
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Maybe if u buy one if those gadgets that monitor your heartbeat you can see if you really are burning calories. I've read in Cosmo & Womans World magazines that sex isn't really considered cardio or a exercise that u can count towards calorie burn. Kinda how they don't count strength training here on MFP. Usually it differs on position & intensity. When your running or walking its a constant pace. With sex there are fast moments & slow moments, heartbeats are rapid, then slow. Unless you olympic style sex....lol. I think you should by one of those heart beat monitors so you can find out for sure, except it may seem kinda weird.lol. I personally don't count those times as cardio. Feels like a cheat TO ME.0
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Full agree. I'm quite "obsessed" with the weight loss journey I'm going through at the moment, but counting calories earned by doing the deed is taking it a step too far IMO.
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I THINK SO TOO....:ohwell: lol0 -
LOL, thanks for all the responses gals. I think it might be funny to try the HRM thing, and I'm pretty sure the guy I'm seeing will think its funny too. I might try it out just to see. Keep you posted! :laugh:0
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I honestly wouldnt count it. Unless you are wearing a HRM you wont actually know how much you burn. And its really not much or worth logging. Its just part of normal daily activity in my opinion.
Just make love and be happy! Its a time to take your mind off weight loss and enjoy.
I agree, this is a normal daily activity, you shouldnt log it or worry about it0
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