FitBit + MyFitnessPal - should I still log exercise?

CaptainHandsome

Since Fitbit is an activity tracker, and it already logs calories lost and then transfers the information to MFP - should I still log my treadmill activity on MFP as exercise? I don't want to inadvertently "cheat" by doubling up on calories lost.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

I don't, I just let fitbit adjust.

earlnabby

joeygambino wrote: »

Since Fitbit is an activity tracker, and it already logs calories lost and then transfers the information to MFP - should I still log my treadmill activity on MFP as exercise? I don't want to inadvertently "cheat" by doubling up on calories lost.

No. Only log non-step activity that would not register on your fitbit.

cmtigger

I don't log stuff that could be tracked on my Fitbit. I do log stuff it won't track, like swimming, weights, or the bike. I use the Fitbit app to log those. It all transfers over.

CyberTone

Fitbit users can read through the FAQs on the MFP Fitbit Users group here...

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

And specifically the FAQ on basics here...

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10098937/faq-syncing-logging-food-exercise-calorie-adjustments-activity-levels-accuracy/p1

MoveitlikeManda

i let fitbit do it all and dont log anything myself

malibu927

If you did log it, it wouldn't double count. MFP won't allow that as long as you put in your exact time you exercised.

But your Fitbit already takes care of your time on the treadmill, so that isn't necessary. And anything not step-based can be logged on the Fitbit app, which seems to have a better estimate of calories burned.