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On May 24th, an article was released in the Journal of Personalized Medicine in which a group of scientits from Stanford University wanted to answer this exact question.  They tested seven different wearable bands that monitor both heart rate and energy expenditure (calories burned). The seven pieces of equipment were the Apple Watch, Basis Peak, Fitbit Surge, Microsoft Band, Mio Alpha 2, PulseOn and the Samsung Gear S2.  To verify accuracy for heart rate, they compared them with a medical-grade electrocardiograph. The calories used was estimated with an instrument for measuring the oxygen and carbon dioxide in breath -- a good proxy for metabolism and energy expenditure. Results:  For heart rate, all the devices were withing a 5% margin.  This is good since heart rate is measured directley and uses a simple formula for everyone.  If you wear one of these devices for this purpose, you can share this information with your doctor with co...

I have heard some people use the terms "weight loss" and "fat loss" interchangeably.  They are not the same.  One is total weight loss.  This is not just fat loss but also includes water and muscle loss.  The other is just fat loss.  Fat loss is good.  Total weight loss not so much.  I came acorss this infographic and thought I'd share it.  A couple facts that were left off that I'd like to add:  1.  Muscle is more compact than fat.  2.  Muscle is more active, therefore, it burns more calories than fat (which is not active). I appologize for not being able to add the infographic directly to the post.  When I did, the information was too small to read.  I'm still learning how to do some of this stuff.   Weight loss v Fat loss Infographic Let me know if you have any questions. 

Hello there, I was reading recently some information on nutrition to stay abreast of current issues in the health/fitness industries and to keep up with my CEC requirements.  One article was mainly about calories.  When I worked in the restaurant industry, all servings were measured and weighed during prep time.  Amazing how fast and accurate someone can learn to get the right amount of ingredients in a fast paced environment.  This post is to help reduce the stress most people have about portion size. I know that a lot of people wonder what is a portion size?  And when they see what a portion size is, they think that is not enough.  I've been there.  However, one does not have to walk with measuring spoons, measuring cups, and a food scale.  Who would want to?  Where is the freedom there?  You already have the perfect measuring tool with you:  your hand. Yes, your hand is a great tool.  I understand, some people...