Fit Day calories burned calculator accurate? close? Helped you lose weight?
06-24-2010, 10:57 PM
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 68
I've had really good luck with my calculations in the past. My activity level is probably seated with some movement, but I set it as seated all day to be more conservative in the estimate. I've hit my goals in time or early by following the recommendations, or even having a smaller calorie deficit than fitday recommends. For example, I gave myself a month to lose 7 pounds before a cruise last October, and by using fitday, I hit my goal the day before I left for my trip. I'm using it right now to hit vacation weight once again, and so far, I'm ahead of schedule. 
06-25-2010, 02:04 PM
#12
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 38
I've had really good luck with my calculations in the past. My activity level is probably seated with some movement, but I set it as seated all day to be more conservative in the estimate. I've hit my goals in time or early by following the recommendations, or even having a smaller calorie deficit than fitday recommends. For example, I gave myself a month to lose 7 pounds before a cruise last October, and by using fitday, I hit my goal the day before I left for my trip. I'm using it right now to hit vacation weight once again, and so far, I'm ahead of schedule.
Last edited by DecemberBlue; 06-25-2010 at 02:11 PM.
06-25-2010, 05:20 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 68
I used the Mifflin equation. I have a friend that has a bodybugg, and she's compared her baseline metabolism to what fitday tells her, and they're pretty close. I think a lot of people make the mistake of overestimating their daily activity, and I think you're better off being conservative. I'd rather burn more calories that I expected... not less! Good luck- I hope it works well for you! 
06-26-2010, 02:19 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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I used the Mifflin equation. I have a friend that has a bodybugg, and she's compared her baseline metabolism to what fitday tells her, and they're pretty close. I think a lot of people make the mistake of overestimating their daily activity, and I think you're better off being conservative. I'd rather burn more calories that I expected... not less! Good luck- I hope it works well for you!
