Calorie Counters

arlington$lim said:

Does anyone have any suggestions on accurate online calorie counting programs? I'm playing with Myplate on Livestrong.com. Its seems decent but I just entered my first ride of the season (16-19mph, 20 miles, not drafting) and it told me I burned 1791 calories. This seems like too much. I wouldn't mind some resource to figure out how many calories I'm burning while riding (as well as a calorie couter). I've gotten back into riding at the end of last season after more or less not riding for about 12 years. I'm 38 now, 6ft tall 197 lbs and live in the NC mountains with 9 percent plus grades being the norm. I'm looking to try to get down to 180lbs as a starter goal so that I can manage the climbs around here better. Any suggestions on a general daily caloric intake would be great. Once I get my butt broke back in for this season I can usually ride 3 or so 20-40 mile rides a week. I'm switching out too much tequilla for not enough Corona so that should help all by itself!

I use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal for calorie counting.

Have a look at Ki Fit too. I use a KiFit to estimate the number of calories I burn on daily basis and use this to balance my calories.

making_tracks said:

I use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal for calorie counting.

Have a look at Ki Fit too. I use a KiFit to estimate the number of calories I burn on daily basis and use this to balance my calories.

Awesome,
Thanks a bunch, I'll try those out and see if I like them any better. My wife is working on being a runner so she'll enjoy these too.