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MFP Activity Level

MrsSki
MrsSki Posts: 196
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm still playing around with my MFP Activity Level in the goals section. I don't know what to put. I have a desk job, but I work out in the mornings, almost every morning. I also have a bit of walking during the day going to and from the train station. Is this lightly active? Or because I work out, do I put Active? I'm confused....

Replies

  • Jamiebee24
    Jamiebee24 Posts: 296 Member
    I work out a ton...but keep my activity level on the lowest possible. I think its supposed to be what you do before you throw any workouts into the mix! :)
  • karenmi
    karenmi Posts: 242 Member
    If your job is sedentary, an office job like mine where you sit most of the day, then that's the lowest activity level. I also walk from my car to the office, about 15 minutes each way, but I was doing that long before I joined MFP and don't count that in my activity.

    I only count extra calories burned from intentional exercise, like working out or a brisk walk with my dogs, or from strenuous yard work. I've lost 30 lbs since February so it works for me!

    Hope that helps!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    you are lightly active.
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