Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 If you're essentially sedentary besides your BFL workouts, you'd probably go with " moderately active " or lower. If you're really pushing the intensity of your BFL workouts and fairly active throughout the day, you might go with " very active. " Either way, remember that the number it gives you would be your maintenance level, not a deficit for fat loss. For me, the " very active " category is slightly higher than my true maintenance level. 1.725 times my BMR of 1395 = 2406. I actually need about 100 calories a day less than that. There's a fairly big jump in the numbers at each level. Your true number might fall somewhere between them. Like 1395 (my BMR) times an activity factor of 1.65. gives me 2302 calories a day which is just right. " Moderately active " (1.55) would be too low for me and " very active " (1.725) would be a little too high. After all, I do watch television for a living. LOL Remember, your calorie intake has to be based on your real world results. The math formulas just give you a starting point. On 1/26/06, n <mtpaper@...> wrote: > I am re-examining some calculators, to determine how many calories I should > be eating etc. I don't think I'm ready to move away from the generic > palm-size of protein, fist-size of carb and smidge of fat. But I would > like to have a handle on understanding the process. > > Some of the calculators require an Activity Factor. I am following the BFL > exercise program (weight 3x a week, HIIT walking 3x a week). Aside from > that , I have an extremely sedentary job (I work at home). Periodically, I > use the treadmill at a non-intense rate for some additional movement (ie, > to get me to a normal baseline of activity). > > I don't know where this level of activity puts me on the following > scale. Any suggestions? > > Thank you - > n T. > Age 50 > Weight about 155, BF% about 28% > > Activity factor > Sedentary = BMR X 1.2 (little or no exercise, desk job) > Lightly active = BMR X 1.375 (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/wk) > Mod. active = BMR X 1.55 (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk) > Very active = BMR X 1.725 (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk) > Extr. Active = BMR X 1.9 (hard daily exercise/sports & physical job or 2 X > day training, marathon, football camp, contest, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 May I suggest joining a cardiac rehab program at a local hospital. My daughter does not have an ICD but has a mild form of ARVD. He physician ordered it for her and her health ins. is paying. She also was not sure how much exercise she could tolerate. You will be monitored doing these sessions and my daughter loves the comradery in her class. My son Dave from Maine has had an ICD for 13 years--I understand your concerns. Hugs, Adele See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 LOL Bill!!! AdeleSee what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 LOL Bill!!! AdeleSee what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Well depression does set in... I was 41 when I was implanted and my youngest child was 10. I hated living like a grandmother, as that was not my style. I would carry around 50# feed sacks and feed the animals, my girls rode our horse, and I would trailer, we raised sheep.... Well I decided I'd rather live like a Grandmother and live, rather than the alternative. I wanted to see my kids grow up and I actually wanted to live to be a Grandmother... So I lowered my expectations. I encouraged the kids to do what I could not, and I enjoyed watching them ski, as I huffed and puffed just being in the high altitude. I went to Cardiac REhab where I was got confident with my exercising and was monitored and learned what was safe for me. I have since built my stamina back up. But now that the kids are older - (almost 8 years older) they are still doing the heavy lifting! I take it as easy as I can, but do what I want, and am confident that my guardian angel is there watching over my heart so I don't have to! ~guin activity level I've had my ICD for 8 months now. Had it fire twice 5 months after receiving it. I was out walking (at a fast pace) when it fired. Since that time I've been afraid to excercise or increase my heartrate. My ESP told me not to do anything strenuous. I'm just not sure what classifies as strenuous. Sometimes I just feel like I'm on the downhill side of life (I'm only 40). Is there anybody out there who is still active after receiving their ICD? Did you have to work up to that level of activity after surgery or have you always been active? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 ----- Original Message ----- From: " mrss03 " > My ESP told me not to do > anything strenuous. I'm just > not sure what classifies as > strenuous. MrsS: Strenuous is anything physical you do not want to do. for us men it is anything involving, a vacuum, a lawn mower, dishes, laundry or clothes shopping. Exceptions can be made if the activity only nvolves duct tape. Tools, even power tools, are strictly forbidden. On the positive side there are many excellent forms of exercises we men can do around the house. One of the best is testing the couch springs with one's butt. This is most effective during football season. for those who need more deanding exercise, the use of a recliner is recommended. One can also include a full day's exercise with the television remote control, provided that Oprah, Dr. Phil and The View are not included. I understand that this is all very demanding exercise, but we are men, and we can handle it. One word of advice. Men should always be careful when their workouts include a personal trainer, especially if the wife finds out about her. From California where men having a personal trainer may involve some strenuous activity, but when the wife shows up at the workout, hubby's mere breathing may be a tenuous activity. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 ----- Original Message ----- From: " mrss03 " > My ESP told me not to do > anything strenuous. I'm just > not sure what classifies as > strenuous. MrsS: Strenuous is anything physical you do not want to do. for us men it is anything involving, a vacuum, a lawn mower, dishes, laundry or clothes shopping. Exceptions can be made if the activity only nvolves duct tape. Tools, even power tools, are strictly forbidden. On the positive side there are many excellent forms of exercises we men can do around the house. One of the best is testing the couch springs with one's butt. This is most effective during football season. for those who need more deanding exercise, the use of a recliner is recommended. One can also include a full day's exercise with the television remote control, provided that Oprah, Dr. Phil and The View are not included. I understand that this is all very demanding exercise, but we are men, and we can handle it. One word of advice. Men should always be careful when their workouts include a personal trainer, especially if the wife finds out about her. From California where men having a personal trainer may involve some strenuous activity, but when the wife shows up at the workout, hubby's mere breathing may be a tenuous activity. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 ----- Original Message ----- From: " mrss03 " > My ESP told me not to do > anything strenuous. I'm just > not sure what classifies as > strenuous. MrsS: Strenuous is anything physical you do not want to do. for us men it is anything involving, a vacuum, a lawn mower, dishes, laundry or clothes shopping. Exceptions can be made if the activity only nvolves duct tape. Tools, even power tools, are strictly forbidden. On the positive side there are many excellent forms of exercises we men can do around the house. One of the best is testing the couch springs with one's butt. This is most effective during football season. for those who need more deanding exercise, the use of a recliner is recommended. One can also include a full day's exercise with the television remote control, provided that Oprah, Dr. Phil and The View are not included. I understand that this is all very demanding exercise, but we are men, and we can handle it. One word of advice. Men should always be careful when their workouts include a personal trainer, especially if the wife finds out about her. From California where men having a personal trainer may involve some strenuous activity, but when the wife shows up at the workout, hubby's mere breathing may be a tenuous activity. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have had my ICD for a little over a year. I was VERY hesitant to start exercising because I passed out twice while walking (which prompted the ICD). Once I got my body to be a little healthier I have felt SO much better. I started taking yoga classes because I found them to be physical yet relaxing and that has helped to build my endurance. Everyone is different and can take thier bodies to different levels. What might be helpful for you is to get one of those heart rate monitor watches that you could wear while exercising. I know my ICD is set to fire if my heart rate jumps to 200, once I am close to that, I take a breather. Also, is anyone else having problems with messages posting more then once? Take care all, in Minneapolismrss03 <mrss03@...> wrote: I've had my ICD for 8 months now. Had it fire twice 5 months after receiving it. I was out walking (at a fast pace) when it fired. Since that time I've been afraid to excercise or increase my heartrate. My ESP told me not to do anything strenuous. I'm just not sure what classifies as strenuous. Sometimes I just feel like I'm on the downhill side of life (I'm only 40). Is there anybody out there who is still active after receiving their ICD? Did you have to work up to that level of activity after surgery or have you always been active? Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have had my ICD for a little over a year. I was VERY hesitant to start exercising because I passed out twice while walking (which prompted the ICD). Once I got my body to be a little healthier I have felt SO much better. I started taking yoga classes because I found them to be physical yet relaxing and that has helped to build my endurance. Everyone is different and can take thier bodies to different levels. What might be helpful for you is to get one of those heart rate monitor watches that you could wear while exercising. I know my ICD is set to fire if my heart rate jumps to 200, once I am close to that, I take a breather. Also, is anyone else having problems with messages posting more then once? Take care all, in Minneapolismrss03 <mrss03@...> wrote: I've had my ICD for 8 months now. Had it fire twice 5 months after receiving it. I was out walking (at a fast pace) when it fired. Since that time I've been afraid to excercise or increase my heartrate. My ESP told me not to do anything strenuous. I'm just not sure what classifies as strenuous. Sometimes I just feel like I'm on the downhill side of life (I'm only 40). Is there anybody out there who is still active after receiving their ICD? Did you have to work up to that level of activity after surgery or have you always been active? Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 No, I'm getting them too. Wonder what the problem is. Brenta Re: activity level HI Am I the only one get all posts multiple times? Toni See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I am the co moderator of a group and the multiple messages are a problem. They are working on it. Joe Schmidt God Loves Us All -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Crone Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:01 PM Subject: Re: activity level I have had my ICD for a little over a year. I was VERY hesitant to start exercising because I passed out twice while walking (which prompted the ICD). Once I got my body to be a little healthier I have felt SO much better. I started taking yoga classes because I found them to be physical yet relaxing and that has helped to build my endurance. Everyone is different and can take thier bodies to different levels. What might be helpful for you is to get one of those heart rate monitor watches that you could wear while exercising. I know my ICD is set to fire if my heart rate jumps to 200, once I am close to that, I take a breather. Also, is anyone else having problems with messages posting more then once? Take care all, in Minneapolis mrss03 <mrss03@...> wrote: I've had my ICD for 8 months now. Had it fire twice 5 months after receiving it. I was out walking (at a fast pace) when it fired. Since that time I've been afraid to excercise or increase my heartrate. My ESP told me not to do anything strenuous. I'm just not sure what classifies as strenuous. Sometimes I just feel like I'm on the downhill side of life (I'm only 40). Is there anybody out there who is still active after receiving their ICD? Did you have to work up to that level of activity after surgery or have you always been active? Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Toni, I got four duplicates for every Zaplist email. BeccaMsToniAnn@... wrote: HI Am I the only one get all posts multiple times? Toni See what's free at AOL.com. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yep, I get the same 4. Is it a problem?? Anyone know how to resolve it??? Bella Becca <beccageo1980@...> wrote: Toni, I got four duplicates for every Zaplist email. BeccaMsToniAnnaol wrote: HI Am I the only one get all posts multiple times? Toni See what's free at AOL.com. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hi Tim, Glad to hear things went well with Noelle’s first casting. My caution is that she is top heavy with the cast and perhaps more likely to lose her balance. When she falls, she will fall like a tree. She cannot bend at the waist or roll like an uncasted child. It seems like whenever my Eden falls, she’s banging her head. That being said, I wish I had Eden do more this past year – more running and climbing to maintain or build strength in her legs and arms. After a year, her trunk muscles were weak but so was the rest of her. She’s re-building with swimming and gymnastics now that she’s in a brace. Sherry Re: Scoliosis Children's Book Pre-Orders Hello , Noelle has been in the her first cast for a few days and she is wild. Is there anything I should keep her from doing well in the cast besides water. I am blessed with a resilient child. She walked out of the hospital with 30 minutes of waking up from anesthesia. When she went to bed on her first day she crawled up a big flight of stairs. Within 24 hrs of having the cast she was going down a slide on our new playground and we caught her standing on the roof of her dollhouse. I am giving her a lot of supervision, but she is wild and I want this to work. I don't know if I should limit her activity. J. Haws Autumn's Harvest Farm 607-869-3879 www.autumnsharvestfarm.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Since my daughter Ariana has been in the cast shes doing most things the same.She does have problems climbing up in chairs and sometimes she'll get stuck like shes a turtle and on some furniture is hard to get up and get onto.Her sleeping patterns are harder for her.She eats less now too.Her running is much slower and her balance is off more than it already was.But she is adjusting daily as am I. > > Hi Tim, > > Glad to hear things went well with Noelle's first casting. My caution is > that she is top heavy with the cast and perhaps more likely to lose her > balance. When she falls, she will fall like a tree. She cannot bend at the > waist or roll like an uncasted child. It seems like whenever my Eden falls, > she's banging her head. > > > > That being said, I wish I had Eden do more this past year - more running and > climbing to maintain or build strength in her legs and arms. After a year, > her trunk muscles were weak but so was the rest of her. She's re-building > with swimming and gymnastics now that she's in a brace. > > > > Sherry > > > > Re: Scoliosis Children's Book Pre-Orders > > > > Hello , > > > > Noelle has been in the her first cast for a few days and she is wild. Is > there anything I should keep her from doing well in the cast besides water. > I am blessed with a resilient child. She walked out of the hospital with 30 > minutes of waking up from anesthesia. When she went to bed on her first day > she crawled up a big flight of stairs. Within 24 hrs of having the cast she > was going down a slide on our new playground and we caught her standing on > the roof of her dollhouse. I am giving her a lot of supervision, but she is > wild and I want this to work. I don't know if I should limit her activity. > > > J. Haws > > Autumn's Harvest Farm > > 607-869-3879 > > www.autumnsharvestfarm.com <http://www.autumnsharvestfarm.com/> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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