Well, everyone can find an article, study, or whatever to support their statements. I do it too. Bottom line, find what works for you. I'm sure you will

I appreciate your point of view... thank you

I enjoy having an estimate. I know that if I normally get a reading of 300 calories and I'm only seeing 100, then I need to step it up.

preference.

If anyone knows, I would appreciate it. If not I can't just keep track on own.

I agree. But sometimes when you need motivation or you're frustrated, it help to track things. It keeps you interested, almost like a game. It's a personal preference.

Don't forget to take into account your BMR (basal metabolic rate). This is the amount of calories you burn daily w/o exercise... the energy your body engages just to sustain your body throughout the day. There are several calculators online, just Google for one. Ex: if calorie intake for the day is ...

The tracker has it's own idea of how many calories I burn in 30 minutes on the eliptical, lol! Can I change it?

Oh yay, thanks so much!

Bumping to the top... anybody?

Grr... I want to log in elliptical minutes in Fit Tracker and can't find it on the list. I only know how to create a custom workout in the strength training area... can I do that for cardio as well?

TIA!