Most exercise machine have these electronic counters on them that tell you about exercise time, speed, revolutions and calories that were burnt during the exercise session. How accurate are these calorie counters? I am I really burning those or is it just for dil ki tasali?
So what do you think?
Unfortuately they are not very accurate, the same goes for the built in heart rate monitors on these machines. You can use them as a rough guide but only as an estimate.
not very accurate but it gives you some idea and motivation
Re: Calorie counters on exercise machines
Roshnie 
Those counters may be showing huge burning calories numbers BUT do you know how many calories you are taking in daily (that too is only rough estimate like your machine )
In sedentary life style like most of us only 1000 calories may be more than enough to supply the energy need for the daily activities we do or not do …watching t.v. on computers..gossip on phone or malls …
However you might be taking anywhere from 2000 to 3500 calories if you are average American food addict or junkie .
So next time estimate how much you are taking in & then minus the calories you burnt & see if that figure is LESS than 1000 or not .
If yes then you are o.k.
If Not then you either have to exrcise more or eat less ..which ever you prefer :k:
I always thought the daily requirement was 2000 cal not 1000. Thats an eye opener!
I have never calculated my calorie intake. I will try doing it but its kinda hard with desi food. Thanks
in reality the calorie intake depends on how much you weigh.. on an average it is close to 2000 calories per day and not 1000 .. but then once again its different for men and women .. here is a beginner article that kinda answers a lotta questions.. hope it will help .. 
these machines are so whacky, i can't even get a proper pulse rate out of them.
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I always thought the daily requirement was 2000 cal not 1000. Thats an eye opener!
I have never calculated my calorie intake. I will try doing it but its kinda hard with desi food. Thanks
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and if you wanna lose weight, you have to keep your calorie intake below 1000 my dear :)
calorie counting is not that difficult once u get used to it.
i couldn’t get what u meant to say here… 
can i have some explanation please 
Kashish NICE NAME 
kashish, if you know any desi calorie counter style books or list..do share with us..coz i do find everyday stuff calorie from counter books..like apple, bread, rice, this or that meat..but i hardly get to find calorie for roti or let say our desi style etc etc..or lets say biryani or qorma..so if you have any knowledge in that regard..do share ..thanks
:)
thanx
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kashish, if you know any desi calorie counter style books or list..do share with us..coz i do find everyday stuff calorie from counter books..like apple, bread, rice, this or that meat..but i hardly get to find calorie for roti or let say our desi style etc etc..or lets say biryani or qorma..so if you have any knowledge in that regard..do share ..thanks
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Qrius, i've been working in the nutrional rehabilitation deptt where we used to treat malnourished children, where along with medications we were supposed to take care of their diets and keep a watch on their weight gain as well.....we had our malnourishment protocol which helped us to make diet charts and then how to apply them on these children according to their weight and height.... i have a list of different food items and their calories which helps me a lott to watch my calories i wud arrange that and paste it here later :)
ok here it is .....
chapati,1=25 gms flour,100cal
Bread ,1 slice , 65 cal
Paratha, 1 , 200 cal
khichri , 1 oz, 40cal
Dal ,1/2 cup, 180cal
vegetable,1 ave. serving, 25-30cal
potato, 1 medium, 80cal
yoghurt ,1 oz=3 tbsp, 20cal
Meat, 1 peice, 50cal
chicken, 100gms, 180cal
Fried fish, 100gms+oil 1 ½ tsp , 160cal
oil, 1 tsp=5ml, 45cal
egg, 1 boiled , 80cal
egg, fried, 125cal
sugar, 1 tsp , 20cal
milk, 1 oz, 20cal
Rice boiled 100gms=1/2 cup 190
Thats good information Kashish. It is hard to keep a calorie count with desi foods like salan roti. Thanks