Originally Posted by GadgetGirlIL

Research studies have found that people underestimate their intake and overestimate how much they expend. I only eat nuts that I have weighed out because I also can eat a ridiculous amount of them in a single sitting. Same goes for my beloved almond butter. A 2 T portion looks pretty pathetic when I make my sandwiches.

I never believe the calorie counts from HR monitors and the like. My 2 hour ride on my heavy bike with the studded snow tires yesterday probably only burned about 900 calories.