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Old 08-08-18 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Abe_Froman
I actually downloaded this the other day, and used it religiously yesterday. Ended up with over a 1000 calorie deficit for the day...and wasn't really consciously trying to eat less. I certainly wasn't starving myself. It really does seem like if you're constantly tracking what you're doing...you're less likely to do something stupid, or negligent in regards to your health/fitness. I suppose this should be obvious lol. But it doesn't really seem to be in practice.
MFT grossly over estimates calories burned by cycling. It says my 45 mile commute burns 750+ calories, where a power meter actually measures 375.

So your deficit may be wayyyy less than you think.
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