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Originally Posted by AnnetteW
Even with a 10% inaccuracy, say in both the GWF and my calorie counting, I can still have a noticeable deficit.
I don't need exact numbers, but I like knowing I'm in a deficit.
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x2. I'm one of those people who is losing less weight than the GWF would indicate. However I still consider this to be my most valuable fitness tool. I've always gained weight on what should be maintenance, not lost weight or maintained on what should be a deficit etc. This has by far been the closest predictor for me and the trends have helped me to take off a few pounds.
Also to put this into perspective the blood sugar monitor that I use 4 to 8 times daily--the FDA allows a 20% variance. Just because the technology is not precise doesn't mean you can't use the data and get benefits. I'm 20+ years into living with diabetes now and am complication free. Also at least regarding meters I've found that even if there can be a large variance in terms of exact accuracy that doesn't necessarily correlate to lack of consistency. Over the years I've collected a lot of different meters and many of them typically are consistent with themselves meaning the one that runs higher is always higher etc.
Obviously the GWF isn't a meter but still I'm finding that a lot of the same principles apply regarding how you use the numbers.
One of the biggest benefits I've found is that it better quantitates the activity you do outside of the gym which is where I find the biggest variance in my day to day burn. Sure a pedometer will do the same thing as far as quantifying general activity and is a lot cheaper. I didn't lose weight using a pedometer I am with GWF. Also I can wear the GWF under a lot more circumstances than I can or would a pedometer. The GWF is not just counting steps and movement it's looking at multiple variables and coming up with the number. I can do the same workout or errands and one day be feeling good and more energetic and will burn a little more calories than the day I'm doing the same overall activity but am dragging a little bit. It may not be precise but the trends are consistant for me and it's better than anything else I've tried.
Another satisfied customer.