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ok so im watching my intake of calories...which is new for me because i always thought fat grams were most important before actually taking the time to research diet/weight loss/healthy lifestyle. anyhow..i was just curious about how much im burning...if i just started walking 4miles a day..at a fast pace...arms swingin...sweating...takes about 45min..how many calories around is that burning..ballpark?? thanks 
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Originally Posted by spinachdip  ok so im watching my intake of calories...which is new for me because i always thought fat grams were most important before actually taking the time to research diet/weight loss/healthy lifestyle. anyhow..i was just curious about how much im burning...if i just started walking 4miles a day..at a fast pace...arms swingin...sweating...takes about 45min..how many calories around is that burning..ballpark?? thanks |
Are you looking to find out how many calories just the exercise is burning? What's more important in my opinion is how many calories is your body burning a day, factoring in that exercise.
You give me your age, sex (I assume F), weight, height and I can tell you what your body burns daily.
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im 5.8 f and 150lbs
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age?
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Yea, I agree with OD.
As an aside, I think people get far too technical in their caloric calculations than need be. I like to follow the KISS mentality. Don't muddy the waters unless need be.
With that in mind, instead of figuring out what every little thing you do burns, calorically speaking, simply pick a set caloric intake and track your progress. If things aren't going as planned, make some minor changes until things start moving in the direction you had hoped.
In general, 14-16 calories per pound can be considered maintenance for someone who is active in exercise. If you are only walking right now, your maintenance may be a bit lower. I'd start at 10 calories per pound and go from there.
And by tracking progress, IME, tracking weight, measurements, and pictures is best for most. | |
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im 28
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OK, I have you burning about 2305 calories a day assuming that you perform the exercise you mentioned above each week.
Not coincidentally, that puts you right about in that 14-16 calorie per pound range that Steve mentioned from his easier ballpark calculation, but then again, what does he know. 
If you're looking to lose weight, you'll lose about a pound a week if you can average eating about 1800 calories a day. You'll lose 2lbs a week if you can average eating 1300 calories a day, and 1.5lbs a week if you can average eating 1550 calories a day.
All this of course assumed you are exercising at the level you mentioned in your first post. 
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wow thats better than i thought. ive been doin the 4miles a day like i said. and have been watching what i eat aiming for 1000cals a day but i aim low because i cant resist a tootsie roll every so often..so if i go over a little im not that upset. im actually down a few pounds...so we shall see what happens!
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Originally Posted by spinachdip wow thats better than i thought. ive been doin the 4miles a day like i said. and have been watching what i eat aiming for 1000cals a day but i aim low because i cant resist a tootsie roll every so often..so if i go over a little im not that upset. im actually down a few pounds...so we shall see what happens! | Incredible so far, you'll really shed some pounds if you keep this up!! I am looking forward to seeing the results in a few weeks! 
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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion Not coincidentally, that puts you right about in that 14-16 calorie per pound range that Steve mentioned from his easier ballpark calculation, but then again, what does he know. | Not much including to Ball the Troll, lol.
To the OP, you say you are shooting for 1000 calories per day but get over that due to 'cheats.' How many total cals would you guess you eat on a given day?
1000 cals is much too low. | |
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probably about 1000-1200. and its not like i dont eat...i eat alot off plain tuna..and chicken or pork on the forman grill...im just trying to keep it plain so no calories slip by...im still learning and in the early stages of all this so i thank u all for the input
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Everyone .Nice community. | Thanks nancy_kpr, welcome! 
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Originally Posted by spinachdip probably about 1000-1200. and its not like i dont eat...i eat alot off plain tuna..and chicken or pork on the forman grill...im just trying to keep it plain so no calories slip by...im still learning and in the early stages of all this so i thank u all for the input | You should look into seasonings and other toppings that have little to no calories, like Mustards and some honey mustards. I believe it's KC Masterpiece who makes a BBQ sauce with only 10 calories per serving! :eek4: And it's pretty damn good!
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| Re: how many calories......?
Obesity discussion, how did you figure out the amount of calories she was burning off?
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Originally Posted by NeedingHelp Obesity discussion, how did you figure out the amount of calories she was burning off? | There's an intricate formula that calculates basal metabolic rate (calories burned not factoring in activity levels), and then you multiply that by a multiplier that considers weekly activity levels.
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