tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post259057509834219674..comments2024-03-28T16:58:03.030-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Number crunchingAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-11819919277107932222012-12-01T09:10:44.729-05:002012-12-01T09:10:44.729-05:00I do like to know how many calories I burn during ...I do like to know how many calories I burn during my work out, but that is about it. I try not to focus to much on the numbers, because it makes me depressed...sometimes. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716941463128440268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-49097906973275744752012-11-29T10:51:38.038-05:002012-11-29T10:51:38.038-05:00I do use numbers as a way to motivate, but mine ar...I do use numbers as a way to motivate, but mine are simply to exercise (vigorously) 6 days a week and to eat 5-7 fruits/veggies per day. I like tracking the number of days I get it all done. I do not like what I call "blanks", meaning no achievement checkmark. It makes me cranky. :)Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-18168386998314290592012-11-29T10:17:25.000-05:002012-11-29T10:17:25.000-05:00I don't necessarily use numbers as motivation,...I don't necessarily use numbers as motivation, but the feeling I get when I actually stick to numbers is what keeps me motivated...so maybe numbers do keep me motivated then, huh? I was really dedicated to MFP for several months, and I always felt great when I stayed within my calorie goal. Since our big move our lives have been knocked completely out of whack (excuses, excuses...I know), and I was starting to get really, really upset with myself with the food choices I was making. Now that I've been sick for about a month and a half or two, I'm back to logging my calories everyday. When I stick with my goal I actually feel like I've accomplished something! As for HRM, I couldn't agree with you more. I will never, ever, ever not work out w/o a HRM again! Amber @ Slim Pickins Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243915428179627178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-55576761609530663082012-11-28T22:45:15.852-05:002012-11-28T22:45:15.852-05:00I definitely use numbers as motivation. When I do ...I definitely use numbers as motivation. When I do Turbo Jam or go for a walk, it's sort of "meh" without my HRM. When I'm wearing my HRM, the numbers make me feel really great and push me to work harder, go faster, do more. <br /><br />I've read lots of studies that say most HRMs measure about 9-13% too high, so I just subtract 15% from my final result and call it safe. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704469867788218608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-61775320675223308762012-11-28T21:18:23.863-05:002012-11-28T21:18:23.863-05:00Me too! I admit I was getting a little half assed...Me too! I admit I was getting a little half assed working out alone today but then I saw the numbers and put some more oomph into it and was rewarded. Gotta love it!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-14865455030687154502012-11-28T21:17:17.477-05:002012-11-28T21:17:17.477-05:00It might not be a bad investment just to see if it...It might not be a bad investment just to see if it helps. I'm too cheap to buy something like a FitBit or BodyBugg. But a good old fashioned HRM for about $60 is worth it to see if I'm burning what I think I am.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-7246374414501047202012-11-28T19:36:40.803-05:002012-11-28T19:36:40.803-05:00I love looking at the numbers! I like seeing how m...I love looking at the numbers! I like seeing how my heart rate affects my calorie burn, and the sheer number of calories I burn on a super long run. But mostly, the numbers I like are the pace and time of my run. It's so motivating to see the numbers improving!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-27442477267675119922012-11-28T18:39:53.631-05:002012-11-28T18:39:53.631-05:00I concentrate more on time spent working out vs. c...I concentrate more on time spent working out vs. calories burned. Which probably isn't the best way to go about doing things. Maybe I need to buy a heart rate monitor, huh?Kiersten @ Oh My Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879131170308980919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-58174019069803371382012-11-28T15:19:25.675-05:002012-11-28T15:19:25.675-05:00I liked the food journals too and am looking forwa...I liked the food journals too and am looking forward to seeing them again! When you are counting calories it's easy to get in the habit of eating the same things over and over because you know the calorie count. When you share what you eat it gives some new ideas or gives an idea of something to do differently.<br />Also, I enjoyed your shopping trip to Trader Joe's. I found things I hadn't tried, but now purchase regularly. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581253958511238775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-4416663203410393962012-11-28T13:16:26.445-05:002012-11-28T13:16:26.445-05:00LOL...the grass is always greener, right? Enginee...LOL...the grass is always greener, right? Engineering is super important and super smart work. I can only imagine the conversations you and the BF have! I will bring back the Friday Food Journals in the evening. Gotta sneak a pic outta sight of my dinner guest tonight so they don't think I'm a weirdo. Heh! Too late!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-90970657824702998082012-11-28T13:13:53.075-05:002012-11-28T13:13:53.075-05:00I agree. I have a tendency to rely on the numbers...I agree. I have a tendency to rely on the numbers to keep myself in check. It's not that I don't trust I wouldn't do what needed to be done but I need to have a checks and balance system. Good luck on your weigh in. I love it when people can get to the point where the scale isn't the focus. Glad you liked the story behind my reasoning! :)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-17773747588854730252012-11-28T12:24:12.088-05:002012-11-28T12:24:12.088-05:00Let me warn you, I do nothing interesting at all! ...Let me warn you, I do nothing interesting at all! I'm SO jealous of all the trips,events, and crafts you do! I find your life far more interesting! I'm a boring young engineer whose returned to school and lives with her engineer boyfriend lol<br /><br />I want the food journals back! I vote yes lol<br /><br />I hope you get to the place where all these numbers don't matter as much, you've been kicking ass so it'll be soon I bet!!!ajchaney89https://www.blogger.com/profile/18334675384741812760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-13886647823813296022012-11-28T11:30:21.056-05:002012-11-28T11:30:21.056-05:00Like you, I hate math but am number-driven. I'...Like you, I hate math but am number-driven. I've decided in my old age that for me it's a form of mild OCD, but since it doesn't feel extreme to me or cause people to comment, it's ok. It also seems to go along with a tendency to be organized, which is also ok. Unlike you, I'm not at present motivated to reach a certain burn goal. Because of what's been going on in my life, I gave myself permission to ignore it all for the past few weeks, and I haven't been on a scale in several weeks. I think when I weigh in again, it will be a good indication of where I'll settle if I ever decide to ignore it for the rest of my life. But for now I know that I haven't reached a weight/activity level/fitness level/size that I'm satisfied with, so for the next few weeks, I'll be back to my metrics. Thanks for this article...I love it when people share the reasoning behind their actions. Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296750630075402269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-7656122002653921252012-11-28T11:05:18.411-05:002012-11-28T11:05:18.411-05:00I like that calorie range, it gives a good amount ...I like that calorie range, it gives a good amount of freedom and I don't care if I need to exercise for 90 minutes to keep close to it when I'm at goal, I'll do it. :)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-63409732378502180492012-11-28T11:04:14.442-05:002012-11-28T11:04:14.442-05:00Thanks! I know that if I don't get in that 84...Thanks! I know that if I don't get in that 840, I have to keep on pressing or I just won't feel right about it.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-50090607464577963402012-11-28T11:01:20.142-05:002012-11-28T11:01:20.142-05:00I can't do the daily weigh in thing because da...I can't do the daily weigh in thing because daily fluctuations are the only constant, I would go insane but I weigh weekly. Nope, numbers don't lie but the whole calories in vs calories out is a lie. On paper numbers might add up but I'll be danged if I haven't gained on weeks I've been perfect!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-61604545404438288402012-11-28T10:59:39.892-05:002012-11-28T10:59:39.892-05:00Yes, trust me, I would love to be someone who does...Yes, trust me, I would love to be someone who doesn't have to pay attention to the numbers but with over 100 lbs to go, I don't have a choice. Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-69049510740498929002012-11-28T10:58:37.866-05:002012-11-28T10:58:37.866-05:00I hear ya! I have to take a break from it sometim...I hear ya! I have to take a break from it sometimes but then after 2-3 days I start to feel like I slip on things and I just prefer to go back to tracking everything.<br /><br />Soooo glad to hear the recipes were a success!! YAY!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-38961694545314328032012-11-28T10:57:25.068-05:002012-11-28T10:57:25.068-05:00;-);-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-61841111409261369242012-11-28T10:57:09.079-05:002012-11-28T10:57:09.079-05:00Definitely try to get in some strength training. ...Definitely try to get in some strength training. It's SO important for so many reasons from weight loss to building your bones.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-49511530207650225132012-11-28T10:27:05.400-05:002012-11-28T10:27:05.400-05:00I'm like you with the calorie intake (1800-220...I'm like you with the calorie intake (1800-2200). I have to monitor that carefully due to hypothyroidism (less calories = metabolic stall)...<br /><br />I don't track my calories burned, but have enjoyed reading about how you do it! <br /><br />Nitty Gritty MommaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881161113092930474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-57314609567166091872012-11-28T10:01:34.257-05:002012-11-28T10:01:34.257-05:00Some people do get number obsessed, but sometimes ...Some people do get number obsessed, but sometimes it's nice to see what you can do. It's very interesting how you know how you'll feel after burning so many also! I think you have a healthy relationship with numbers, especially if it keeps you motivated.Daphne @ Daphne Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754820716724623445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-85685313814267301152012-11-28T09:09:16.834-05:002012-11-28T09:09:16.834-05:00I too am obsessed with numbers. I weigh daily, som...I too am obsessed with numbers. I weigh daily, sometimes twice daily, and am constantly counting calories, if not actually tracking them on a website, I do it in my head. When I see a before and after story, I want to know exactly where they started and what they weigh now. I LOVE hearing how many calories you burn every day compared to how many you eat, and how you work to have the 4200 calorie deficit every week. Numbers don't lie. That's why I like 'em.dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-35218431404444856482012-11-28T09:08:20.079-05:002012-11-28T09:08:20.079-05:00Its always in the numbers..I am obsessed with it a...Its always in the numbers..I am obsessed with it all. I know that some people dont have to be curnching numbers and still lose but some of us need the motivation and also our bodies are tuned to those numbers..so ur doing good way to go..<br /><br />take care<br />ManasaManasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975913948243169245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-63463423721640534642012-11-28T09:07:12.694-05:002012-11-28T09:07:12.694-05:00I'm a numbers person as well, though the past ...I'm a numbers person as well, though the past few months I've had to step away from it all together and just focus more on eating healthy and enjoying life. If i get some exercise in, eat some healthy foods, and i'm happy at the end of the day, i've suceeded. Sometimes a small break does my sanity good.<br /><br />I also wanted to mention, I made two of your recipes this holiday season. The sweet figgy potatoes, and also your turkey method. The sweet figgy potatoes were an A+++ in our house. Everyone really enjoyed them, and didn't miss the potatoes covered in butter, brown sugar, and marshmellows at all. The turkey came out perfect, and is definately my go-to method from now on.Kerry@thehartfeltright.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558494253933770527noreply@blogger.com