-
FAQ - Syncing, logging food & exercise, calorie adjustments, activity levels, accuracy
Perhaps for all new inquiries that come in, we can just point to this thread for someone to read first, until the moderators see perhaps a good idea to sticky it for easier access. These are either facts on the way things work, or my personal recommendation for settings. First section I'm just going to lay out the basics…
-
How to test HRM for how accurate calorie burn is
Well, perhaps you know that HRM estimated calorie burn can be off, especially if you don't have correct stats in it. It's always claimed it's much more accurate than MFP or other databases, or machine, ect. That claim is usually based on nothing more than observation that it is different than those other sources. If you…
-
Proven method for losing weight (forget keto)
I know it works - but is this a good idea. :D https://youtu.be/2tnwYYYAK4o
-
More benefits of a planned regular deficit break
http://physiqonomics.com/the-phase-diet/ Based on some nice new studies doing a 1-2 week on, 1 week off scenario. But other benefits mentioned too, and what time span is useful and why. Just good education.
-
Ladies - weight lifting will make something bulky
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/news-and-features/athletes-and-celebrities/17-time-world-champion-powerlifter-barbie-barbell Meet Amanda Harris (AKA Barbie Barbell). At 21, 5’4” and 125lbs, she is a 17 time World Champion Powerlifter. Amanda has broken 468 state, national, and world records over the last 12 years with 95…
-
Fitbit HRmax now a field to enter a better estimate in.
If you go to Fitbit web account - Settings - Personal Info - Body Info there's now a field for setting a custom HR max. Not sure where that might be buried in the app. Since I don't have a Fitbit HR device and don't have that setting - I'd be curious to confirm if the notes for the field say it's a max HR you don't want to…
-
Why so hard for women to lose fat weight - great video
Well, you knew you had some negatives against you making it harder, and as this video starts out - it's not merely the differences in sizes. Now - before offense is taken - please be aware my comment and the video is ONLY about the perspective of the topic - losing fat weight. Especially compared to men. This is no…
-
Did you have prior issues with accurate HR readings at high levels?
Have you gotten the latest device sync for device update and perhaps app update? http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/11/24/will-fitbit-incs-latest-update-keep-it-ahead-of-it.aspx Do you do elliptical workouts and care to test if Charge HR or Surge sees the workout automatically? Walking has already been confirmed.…
-
Just my TDEE please
Do you want the rough 5 level TDEE charts that only talk about exercise but no increase to daily activity? (how many days, or hours, of workouts weekly) Is a desk jockey compared to mailman both doing 4 x 1 hr workouts weekly really both Moderately Active? Shoot, is a desk jockey and a Stay A Home Mom/Dad with 2 kids both…
-
Can meal frequency make a difference? Appears if protein is high enough it can.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.20296/full In summary, consuming increased amounts of dietary protein (35% vs. 15%), more often (six meals vs. three meals/day) decreased abdominal fat and increased postprandial thermogenesis and LBM compared to traditional dietary intakes of protein consumed as three…
-
Testers for a simple TDEE calc
I'd appreciate the folks that have tested out their TDEE's by increasing to max calories, and have a decent handle on their exercise routine and daily life routine. I'd be curious if you could run your stats through this simple spreadsheet, if you have the means. It's Google sheets, and you do need to make a copy to your…
-
What song or well known phrase in a song describes your workout or a specific lift?
If you could pick a song or well known phrase in a song that would describe one of your lifts or your workout - what would it be? For me, doing my 15 deadlifts to failure - http://youtu.be/Bx51eegLTY8 Might have to give a hint of obscure phrase in there.
-
Better rough TDEE estimate than 5 level chart
So TDEE levels chart, Sedentary, Moderately Active, ect. Many really have trouble estimating what level they are at, when some charts says days of exercise a week, some saying hrs weekly, ect. And then they only speak of exercise time, what about active jobs on your feet? So I do 3 hrs of gym classes, what level am I,…
-
Athletes can gain muscle while losing fat on deficit diet
Besides several other studies that say it can be done, yet another. But the caveat still applies, if you are already ripped and been lifting, you would have a difficult time having enough fat to lose while you gained muscle on deficit diet. If you are not ripped and have some pounds to lose, read on. Effect of two…
-
Spreadsheet for BMR/TDEE Deficit, Macro calcs, HRM zones
Also on blog. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/heybales/view/spreadsheet-ver-3-for-bmr-tdee-deficit-calcs-macro-calcs-hrm-zones-426221 After observing so many desiring to increase their calories to get out of a stall, but the confusion over different BMR values found, different TDEE calculators doing things different ways,…
-
Spreadsheet for bodyfat, BMR, TDEE, progress tracker
Thought I should have an official thread in this group finally to point folks too, tweaked to support this method. Spreadsheet isn't changed, but just changing some stuff up in the usage description. Here is link, but please read below too for explanation.…
-
Is my HRM giving me incorrect calorie burn?
Sure, what are the things that could effect this possibly decent correlation between HR and calorie burn? Limitations of Heart Rate Monitoring However, assessing PA (Physical Activity) based on HR data has some inherent limitations that must be acknowledged: • Established relationships between HR and AEE (Activity Energy…
-
Polar HRM calorie burn estimate accuracy - study
Just in case the ladies are thinking that even the HRM calorie estimate may be off, you are probably not wrong. This is a study on a specific model, but chances are Polar has not refined their calculations much on other models that ask for the same info. Guys, we got it lucky.…
-
8000 day juice detox to get that thigh gap
So first you want to plan this so it's sustainable. Since 8000 days is about 50 years, we are probably talking a lifetime here, so better make it good. First you need to start with raspberry ketones in the juice, but since a juice, just use the whole raspberries. Other fruits and vegetables can be switched up as desired.…
-
Festivus Friday - airing of grievances
Now for the airing of grievances. I gotta real beef with these folks that are just sure they got texting or social network updating/reading (includes MFP now) down while driving. And this after they have sat at green lights while the cars in front are gone for 10 seconds, while driving they keep going out of their lane on…
-
Setup Polar HRM for more accurate calorie burn for known BMR
Everyone probably has noticed that when you setup your Polar HRM, you enter in gender, age (birthdate), weight, and height (sound like familiar stats?). You probably can change max HR also, perhaps VO2max on more expensive models. So why use most correct stats as possible? Especially for women, your accuracy is all over…
-
Reminder *** Adjust HRM for weight lost
Start of year, just a reminder to adjust the weight in your HRM, age if it doesn't do so automatically. And remember, the weight is what you weigh with your workout clothes, unless you run or do gym classes naked. That would be an interesting class. :tongue: Also, for those with Polar's with the OwnIndex or Fitness test,…
-
Better rough TDEE estimate than 5 level chart
So TDEE levels chart, Sedentary, Moderately Active, ect. Many really have trouble estimating what level they are at, when some charts says days of exercise a week, some saying hrs weekly, ect. And then they only speak of exercise time, what about active jobs? So I do 3 hrs of gym classes, what level am I, Lightly or…
-
Testing Heart Rate Max & VO2 Max for HRM settings
Perhaps you have been doing cardio for long enough you need a more serious test than this. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/466973-i-want-to-test-for-my-max-heart-rate-vo2-max And you want best stats for your better HRM that actually allows you to see and change them. So most of the good HRM's will allow you to put…
-
Incorrect about endurance cardio and lowered RMR
Well, may not be incorrect since some studies still seem to point the other way, but this means it is not a given that endurance cardio can lower your RMR, it seems it could actually increase it. And this isn't talking post exercise for the cardio either, this is general increased RMR unrelated to workout recovery time…
-
I want to test for my Max Heart Rate & VO2 Max
So most of the good HRM's will allow you to put in your own MHR, which is then used to figure out some zones for you, and possibly more importantly, to calculate calorie burn as accurately as possible. Even if the HRM doesn't allow changing the MHR manually, you can lie about your age to get it to change. And MHR effects…
-
Potential protein needs and calculating
Was asked to stick this out here for comments. 40/30/30 is a good rough start for getting good macro ratios down - sometimes. When TDEE and eating goal is high, 30% for protein could be causing a goal that is way more than needed, or desired, since it can be expensive, difficult, and if body isn't decently healthy, an…
-
Garmin HRM setup, improved calorie estimates
More fun with math Topic! So in doing some research, happened upon the fact that select Garmin models make use of the services of Firstbeat, which provides some Training Effect for workouts, and calorie burn estimates. Firstbeat used a study for estimating VO2max which is used in their energy expenditure calculations. That…
-
Protein needs and calculating
40/30/30 is a good rough start for getting good macro ratios down - sometimes. When TDEE and eating goal is high, 30% for protein could be causing a goal that is way more than needed, or desired, since it can be expensive, difficult, and if body isn't decently healthy, an overload on your system converting excess to fat…
