Counting walking calories

fplakecrest

I generally work out or fast walk everyday, but wondered if my other steps on fitbit should be counted . Thanks

lemonychild

All steps are counted in Fitbit as they are an accumulated total of daily activity

TAMayorga

I count my steps with both an old-school pedometer in my pocket and a fitbit. But I don't record them on MFP unless I actually Go For A Walk. All the rest is just background movement to me.

frannyupnorth

I've set my MFP activity level to the lowest but allow my UP (similar to Fitbit) to give calorie adjustment. I also log my swimming in UP. If you link MFP & Fitbit you won't need to add your walking as exercise to MFP as it will be done automatically.

fitmom4lifemfp

fplakecrest wrote: »

I generally work out or fast walk everyday, but wondered if my other steps on fitbit should be counted . Thanks

If your Fitbit is linked to MFP. it *should* be already in your activity. (However, mine did not show up in MFP for a couple of months - no idea why. It does now though.)

janejellyroll

The "other steps" also require energy so if they cause you to move more than your activity level would estimate (that is, if they create an activity adjustment), I would eat at least some of them back.

spiriteagle99

I just log my intentional exercise, not the random steps I do during the day. I figure that's part of my lifestyle, so included in my activity setting.

lauracups

I don't log normal activity steps, but if I go on a 5 or more mile walk/hike, I'll count that.

estherdragonbat

I assume I'm generally walking 2.5 mph and time myself running errands. I generally deduct about 5-10 minutes for slower pace moving inside the store, waiting at the checkout (if it's a long line, I'll keep track of the full time), waiting for the light to turn green, etc. And I eat back half my exercise calories.