Originally Posted by
nycphotography
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.
I think the exercise total is pretty close for me. I've got a 40 minute commute that covers 7.5 miles through the city. Strava pretty consistently logs ~350 calories for it. A bit more or less depending on how fast I take it. I'm a shade over 190lbs; The calories seem about right.