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Calories burned while idle
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Feldmananswered
Endocrinology 41 years experience
Less calories: The important thing about the atkins diet is that you eat very little carbohydrate. As a result you eat more fat. For most people, fat is more satis... Read More
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 57 years experience
Calorie calculate: Get the app Cronometer and enter what you eat and exercise you do and see. 100 calories is about 1/2 Snickers. You need to exercise more or eat fewer... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
No: All excess calories can be turned into fat by the body.
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Dr. Janet Greenhutanswered
Preventive Medicine 43 years experience
Depends: It depends on how intensely a person exercises and how long the exercise session lasts. Exercising vigorously, with heart rate at 80% of maximum, will... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Valdezanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Maybe: fevers and the body's response to fighting off infections cause increase in burning calories, but most people are also less active.
1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Breauxanswered
Pediatric Surgery 39 years experience
Probably biking: There are calculators available on the internet to help you figure out how many calories you burn with different activities based on your weight, such... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ray Tidmananswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Time and effort: Building muscle is what counts. No short cuts for good results.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allan Tissenbaumanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Running: Running, cross country skiing, aerobics, activities where one is moving their body weight through space for a prolonged time at a good pace
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Antoanella Calameanswered
Dermatology 19 years experience
Standing: Standing does but it is not super significant, if you would like to truly burn calories i recommend exercising and eating healthy.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Cardio Mix: If you adipose tissue that you'd like to lose then consider an increase in cardio and a balanced diet. However, do not always do the same exercise or ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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