Chicagobikeguy

As the name implies, I'm from Chicago (Andersonville to be exact) . People from the area can feel free to add me as a friend.

Yes. Use the fit bit in place of the calculator. Subtract calories for weight loss (3500 = a pound) Anything extra from the gym (when and if ) is a bonus or free calories. Nothing is exact as your daily activity changes and you get the fit bit info at the end of the day. Its all based on averages but the fit bit is based…

Hi There, It does get a little confusing. I totally understand. My wife has a fit bit and loves hers. Try to think of it in terms of (2) different sets of calories needs and a third number that is your goal. Set 1 Your average daily calorie needs. This will include your day to day activities. Walking standing at the lab,…

Hello everyone. Thanks for all of the responses. I was on a mini vacation in Vegas when these responses came in and just had that chance to read them. It sounds like some of you have the same issue as me. It funny because I tend to operate in one of two modes. Too many calories (large cheese and sausage pizza including…

I also have (an older) Garmin Forerunner 305 and love it. Its a wrsit GPS that can also be used for running.

This is an interesting one because there are days when I simply CANT eat back everything I burn without gorging on junk calories or feeling stuffed. I needed to lose a few pounds so I set my goal at a 1000 calorie a day deficit (2 lbs a week) and I still cant hit my calorie goal unless I have some "baddies"mix in there.

As always, I am fashionably late. Is it too late too join this party???

Hi Leah One can never have too many friends. Ill send a friend request.

Good post. I have the same concern. I drink a lot of water and even get home delivery but there is only so much I can drink so I end up brewing a lot of fresh un-sweetened Iced tea. I know I am upping my caffeine intake but I have to have some flavor and iced tea has antioxidants and other benefits.