Question 1

how many extra calories does the atkins diet burn? i know that fat is burned instead of carbs on the atkins diet, but how does that change the amount of calories burned?

Accepted Answer

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 satisfying in terms of feeling full than carbs.  As a result you eat fewer calories overall and lose weight.  Also, when fat is burned it produces ketones.  These suppress your appetite as well.  The amount of calories burned depends on your activity.

Question 2

how accurate is the calorie count on my elliptical machine?? if i'm working out for 30+ minutes and the calories burned says 100, can i rely on that? i understand i must burn more than i consume, but how can i calculate my burn at 5'5", 185 lbs??

Accepted Answer

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 calories.  Simple in concept difficult in execution.

Question 3

hoping you can tell me, is regular calorie just energy and a fat calorie calories used to burn stored fat?

Accepted Answer

No: All  excess calories can be turned into fat by the body.

Question 4

what is the amount of calories will i burn by going on my exercise bike 2 hours a day?

Accepted Answer

It depends ...: On how much you weigh and how fast you spin or bike. 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 as this one from healthstatus:
http://www.Healthstatus.Com/calculate/cbc
use the "bicycling" or "spinning" categories.

Question 5

does riding a real bike and riding an stationary exercise bike burn the same number of calories?

Accepted Answer

Bicycling: No, there can be differences. Here is a chart that can show you the different factors & how it impacts the calories burned. http://www.nutristrategy.com/caloriesburnedcycling.htm. As you check the comparisons, the calories burned were higher with a bicycle (compared to a stationary bike) with other things being equal.

Question 6

about how many calories does it take to equal a pound just roughly im 5'4" started out at 270 pounds im down to 250 been riding exercise bike daily for 1 to 2 hours and at times 4 hours per day burning around 800 to 900 calories per day and at time more t

Accepted Answer

You : You have lost a lot of weight in a short period of time. Remember it took you quite a while to get this heavy. A weight loss of 2 pounds a week is excellent and you have lost over 3 pounds a week.
So you are doing very well. It is important that you get adequate protein during your weight loss efforts. That helps keep muscle.
Although it has been said that if you take in 3500 calories less than you burn up each week you will lose one pound, there is a lot of individual variability with this rough estimate. You may wish to use online calorie/activity/weight tracking sites like those in the middle of the webpage link shown below. These can be used at no cost.

Question 7

how to find out how many calories does a stationary cardio bike burn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on cadence and resistance  can be anywhere from 100 to well over 1000/hour.

Question 8

how to figure out how many calories, do you burn when you go bike riding for a hour?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The number of calories you burn cycling depends on your weight and how long and how fast you bike. You can find calculators on the internet to help you out, such as this one from bicycling magazine:
http://www.Bicycling.Com/caloriemain.

Question 9

can i burn calories riding stationary bike and is it a good idea with bad knee?i have tkr coming up in february.also, should i get second opinion?ty

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Biking is usually a good exercise option for those with knee osteoarthritis. It is non-impact and tolerated by most. Honestly, with an upcoming knee replacement, it's unlikely your arthritis will worsen between now and then. The biking can keep your muscles toned and may help you in your rehabilitation after surgery. A second opinion is always a wise idea before undergoing a major surgery.

Question 10

which exercise burns more calories?

Accepted Answer

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 give a good workout. High-intensity interval training also burns calories. But if you're not exercising regularly, work up to this kind of workout gradually. Especially if there are chronic medical conditions.

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How many extra calories does the atkins diet burn? i know that fat is burned instead of carbs on the atkins diet, but how does that change the amount of calories burned?

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How accurate is the calorie count on my elliptical machine?? if i'm working out for 30+ minutes and the calories burned says 100, can i rely on that? i understand i must burn more than i consume, but how can i calculate my burn at 5'5", 185 lbs??

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Hoping you can tell me, is regular calorie just energy and a fat calorie calories used to burn stored fat?

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What is the amount of calories will i burn by going on my exercise bike 2 hours a day?

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Does riding a real bike and riding an stationary exercise bike burn the same number of calories?

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About how many calories does it take to equal a pound just roughly im 5'4" started out at 270 pounds im down to 250 been riding exercise bike daily for 1 to 2 hours and at times 4 hours per day burning around 800 to 900 calories per day and at time more t

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How to find out how many calories does a stationary cardio bike burn?

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Can i burn calories riding stationary bike and is it a good idea with bad knee?i have tkr coming up in february.also, should i get second opinion?ty

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