I am thinking of getting one of these , however I would like to know if they worked. Looking at some older post people suggest these things like bodybugg and fitbit.. however I really do not have that kind of money .
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Thread: Do calorie counter watches work?
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05-01-2012, 09:02 PM #1
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Do calorie counter watches work?
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05-01-2012, 09:05 PM #2
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05-01-2012, 09:30 PM #3
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05-01-2012, 09:42 PM #4
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05-02-2012, 05:17 AM #5
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I have a fitbit and I find it overestimates calories burned, by a lot, prob around 40% too high. A lot of people complain on the fitbit forums about gaining weight when they follow it's number for maintenance. Seems like all the experienced users disregard it's burn numbers and just use it to track relative activity changes day to day.
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05-02-2012, 06:20 AM #6
My body bugg is within 100 calories for me but for others the body bugg is off up to 500 calories. And no the body bugg doesnt go by heart rate.
Why do I do this weightlifting thing for the last 34 years with all its ups and downs life has handed me? Because each time I came back stronger. NEVER GIVE UP. Gym life is about more than muscles getting bigger and weights going up. Its wisdom discipline dedication humility you name it.
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05-02-2012, 08:17 AM #7
Had a bodybugg for 7 months. Said my daily average burn was 3600 calories. Decided to eat at 3500 a day in November and December to maintain. Gained 15 pounds in 2 months and couldn't fit in my size 36 pants anymore.
Doesn't work.
Best plan, trial and error. Pick a calorie goal and try it for at least 3 weeks. Adjust until you see desired changes.^^Former 300+lb Crew^^
Brain Tumor Crew
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05-02-2012, 08:22 AM #8
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05-02-2012, 08:39 AM #9
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05-02-2012, 10:41 AM #10
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