Confusing difference between MyFitnessPal and FitBit Apps

SofieN1993

For a while I used the FitBit app but it was too problematic and had such few food options that I downloaded MyFitnessPal and synced the apps together. On both apps I have the exact same weight, height, gender, average daily activity level, and weight-loss goal.

You'd think they'd give me the same number of calories allowed per day but MyFitnessPal allows me around 420 more a day. What I mean is that in the morning when I wake up, the apps tell me how many calories I'm allowed to eat each day to achieve my weight loss goal, but MyFitnessPal allows me a lot more!

Why is this? Which app should I listen to?

Thank you!

seska422

MFP uses the NEAT method so you have to add exercise calories on top of the calories you are given. I'm guessing that FitBit uses TDEE so it already includes exercise calories.

There are multiple calculators out there. Try a different one to see what it says. I like the Body Weight Planner.

All of these calculators are just estimates. They are a starting point. Try a number for a while and see what your personal numbers turn out to be.