Which Activity Level Should I Choose?

lilithsrose

I am a computer technician at a high school. I spend some time at my desk, but I also walk around the school doing repairs and helping employees. Some days there is more sitting, some days more walking. It really depends on what's going on that day.

I haven't been going to the gym lately, so I am getting no activity from that. I haven't done any extra exercise in a while.

I usually get between 5,500-7,500 steps a day, according to my fitbit. Some days I get closer to 8,000 to 10,000.

What should my activity level be set as? I currently have it set as Not Very Active, but I feel like my Fitbit gives me too many extra calories.

cmriverside

Here is a link to the Fitbit group here on this site...lots of FAQs and help:

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

deannalfisher

if you are avg 5-7k steps a day - i think lightly active to active to probably a good setting

lilithsrose

@cmriverside - Thanks! I'll check it out.

@deannalfisher - Thanks for your input!