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Fitbit Fitness Tracker Sync w/ MFP + Gaining Weight Question

phsiao1214
phsiao1214 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Goal: Gain +1 lb/week.

Hi guys,

I just started using MyFitnessPal along with my FitBit Charge HR, and upon syncing, I noticed that the calories burnt from my FitBit counts as a -428 (Exercise) under my Exercise Diary of MyFitnessPal. Shouldn't it be +428 instead because i'm not actually taking in calories, but instead, I'm burning calories? If I'm burning calories, why am I closer to reaching my goal of 2,630 calories?

So basically the equation is like this:

2630 (Goal) - 1755 (Food) - 428 (Exercise) = 447 (Remaining)

Shouldn't the correct equation be:

2630 (Goal) - 1755 (Food) + 428 (Exercise) = 1303 (Remaining)

For those with FitBits, please chime in. This is very confusing!
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