standing at work..

vinsmomma26
vinsmomma26 Posts: 103 Member
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I have to be losing some calories running around like a crazy person at work. I'm a pharmacy technician, and pretty much work everyday. On the weekends, I work 18 hours total the whole weekend...that should be considered exercise!!

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Sounds like your activity level should be set to active which will give you a higher calorie allowance than sedentary so yes it does

    You could get a fitbit (basic like a one or zip not HR)or similar pedometer to measure your general activity level
  • VisofSer
    VisofSer Posts: 130 Member
    This would not be exercise, but your activity level. If you have similar exertion on a daily basis for a regular period of time, then mark it as your activity. As rabbit says, using an activity tracker will you give you a more accurate picture of what this is.
  • rjan91
    rjan91 Posts: 194 Member
    RN here - although technically not exercise, I use a Fitbit which calculates the steps and translates it onto MFP for me and so far is working. I still do exercise i.e. walking etc besides that but it would contribute.
  • vinsmomma26
    vinsmomma26 Posts: 103 Member
    rjan91 wrote: »
    RN here - although technically not exercise, I use a Fitbit which calculates the steps and translates it onto MFP for me and so far is working. I still do exercise i.e. walking etc besides that but it would contribute.

    ive heard of this fitbit, but I have no idea what it actually is lol im in nursing school to be an rn right now :)
  • vinsmomma26
    vinsmomma26 Posts: 103 Member
    VisofSer wrote: »
    This would not be exercise, but your activity level. If you have similar exertion on a daily basis for a regular period of time, then mark it as your activity. As rabbit says, using an activity tracker will you give you a more accurate picture of what this is.

    thats what I meant to say originally lol okay I will take your guys advice, thanks!
  • vinsmomma26
    vinsmomma26 Posts: 103 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Sounds like your activity level should be set to active which will give you a higher calorie allowance than sedentary so yes it does

    You could get a fitbit (basic like a one or zip not HR)or similar pedometer to measure your general activity level

    I have a pretty high calorie allowance already, 1690..although I do my best to be below 1500. Ive seen so many posts about fitbit, what is it exactly?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    This would be included in your activity level.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    A fitbit is a fitness tracker. There are various and models and while there are some common features, so do different things. I love mine (Garmin Vivoactive). When I upgraded my wearable tech (fitness tracker) I started with this website to do some research: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404445,00.asp

    You could also try inputting your stats into Scooby and seeing if your calorie adjustment is different as Scooby can account for your active job more specifically than MFP. http://scoobysworkshop.com/calories-burned/

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