Question for fitbit zip owners and TDEE

lauren3101
lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Literally just set this up so ive not done anything with it yet - im impressed though, it looks like a nifty little gadget.

I bought the Zip mainly in the hope of getting a more accurate day to day idea of my TDEE, but I have a question, and I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but would the fitbit work out my TDEE just from the hours I'm awake? Or would the TDEE include any calorie burnt while sleeping as well - so a whole 24 hour day? Do I need to wear it in bed? I have noticed its just counting calories while I'm sitting here, but not sure if this counts towards my TDEE or if TDEE is only based on hours you are awake.

Thanks in advance. :)

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  • southpaw211
    southpaw211 Posts: 385 Member
    Bumping because I bought mine for the same reason and when it arrives on Monday, I will have the same questions!
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    It figures it for the whole day. I don't think the zip cab track sleep patterns so you don't need to wear it to bed. It will just figure it based on your stats.

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