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Help determining activity level

davidaaronshepherd
davidaaronshepherd Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hello all,

I'm a bit confused about what activity level I am.

I am a lumber grader by trade.

The job is about 80% standing in 1 area, flipping boards that weigh between 5 to 200 lbs (average is like 50lbs) for inspection, other activities to include stacking the lumber (which burns about 350 cal/hr) on the green chain, pushing packs of lumber (that weigh between 2 to 6 tons), climbing structures to clear out lumber jams (lifting and throwing said boards), as well as occasional machine maintenance. I work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Outside of work, there are occasional activities such as yard work, carpentry, hiking, etc.

I'm not sure if I'm lightly active or just active.

Any help would be appreciated.

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  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    That sounds like active to me!

    Another option if you want to do the investment is to get a HRM and use that to adjust your calories through the day based on your activity level. A lot of people use the Fitbit for this purpose.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Yeah - that sounds pretty darn active. I'd start there. If after a month or so you're not losing as much as you should be then you can adjust down but you don't want to start out under eating.
  • davidaaronshepherd
    davidaaronshepherd Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks, I can't really afford a fitbit right now (plus I'd probably destroy it at work) but thank you for the recommendation.
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