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Activity level

Getty59
Getty59 Posts: 72 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I have my current activity level set for lightly active because i am on my feet alot at work I need to pull and push and lift heavy thing while I work. But when I get home i do light chores then sit on my butt for a couple hours. Then in the evening I run at the gym usually 2 miles and a incline walk for 10 to 15 min after. Should I change my activity level or does this still qualify for lightly active?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Your exercise doesn't count towards your activity level in MFP, that describes your non-exercise activity. Are you losing weight faster than you expected?
  • Getty59
    Getty59 Posts: 72 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Your exercise doesn't count towards your activity level in MFP, that describes your non-exercise activity. Are you losing weight faster than you expected?

    I changed my lifestyle 30 days ago I started out at 270 I am now down to 250 (248) I feel great not sure if I am losing faster then expected or should but I am a big guy so I thought it was kinda normal to lose alot quick when u first start and are really heavy.
  • Getty59
    Getty59 Posts: 72 Member
    edited December 2015
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  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Getty59 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Your exercise doesn't count towards your activity level in MFP, that describes your non-exercise activity. Are you losing weight faster than you expected?

    I changed my lifestyle 30 days ago I started out at 270 I am now down to 250 (248) I feel great not sure if I am losing faster then expected or should but I am a big guy so I thought it was kinda normal to lose alot quick when u first start and are really heavy.

    You are correct. Because you lose water weight when you first start losing weight, you lose weight very quickly. After a time, you will balance out to losing 1-2 pounds per week, if you are following the appropriate calorie deficit.
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