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  • I use the Fitbit Alta so it seems as if the calories burned is almost solely based off of my steps. I have noticed that even during 1-2hr weight lifting sessions it doesn't say I'm burning very many calories since it doesn't feel me moving around like I am when I am walking. I have taken it to be somewhat accurate since it…
  • Has anyone had difficulty finding their maintenance calories when starting a recomp? I am a 5'10" 20 year old female and since the beginning of the year I have lost 20lbs and now weigh 145lbs. I lift heavy 4 days a week, have 1 active recovery day, and walk anywhere from 15,000-30,000 steps a day. My Fitbit consistently…
  • I have lifted for awhile now, I am also a college athlete and weight train with my team as well as with a personal trainer for the past two summers.
  • I did fail to mention I am lifting with a personal trainer.. 4 lifting days/1 active recovery day. I guess my question was more in terms of should I focus a ton on only 35% of calories from carbs, 35% from protein, and 30% from fat etc. considering how tedious that can be or is it okay to just focus on calorie count.
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