NEAT

[kariev]

NEAT= nonexercise activity thermogenesis

I've been reading about this and I can't believe how low mine is. I kill myself during my workout for 45min to 1 hr and then i literally will sit on my butt for the rest of the day. Now after reading this i'm going to keep moving throughout the day. I think this really makes a difference as NEAT can make up to 30% of energy expenditure for the day. I know many of you got your go wear fit which shocked you by how little you move throughout the day. So how is you NEAT level?

 

[Shadowpup]

When I'm working at my computer, rather than in meetings, my GWF readings seem to be as low or even lower than when I'm actually *asleep*. And my auto-sensor light always kicks off on me.

Let me hasten to say I'm not actually asleep, just very focused!

 

[JoanC]

I second that. My calories burned sitting at my desk, watching tv and most of my life is just barely over sleep burn. I burn more calories on a day that I clean the house than a day I do an hour dvd.

 

[Govtgirl]

I second that. My calories burned sitting at my desk, watching tv and most of my life is just barely over sleep burn. I burn more calories on a day that I clean the house than a day I do an hour dvd.

Ditto! It's SHOCKING what you can learn from a GWF. Mild-moderate movement throughout the day will burn more than an hour intense exercise.

This makes total sense....15 years ago my job entailed walking around all day. I weighed 122 without any effort, I never exercised at all. That's 10 lbs lighter than I am now, when I do exercise, but I have a desk job.