Calculating exercise and total active energy

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LLCu
LLCu Posts: 1 Member
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Hello! When calculating calories I understand subtracting exercise, but should I be calculating (subtracting) for TOTAL active energy expended per my Apple Watch?

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  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,158 Member
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    I do not.

    But try it and see if you add or gain weight. If it’s your desired outcome then stick with it.
  • joelo_1119
    joelo_1119 Posts: 118 Member
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    No you shouldn't.

    Your TDEE already accounts for exercise calories based on your activity multiplier. Even at sedentary, you shouldn't "eat back" your burned calories. Doing so puts you at risk of reducing your deficit given the margins of error associated with food tracking as it is.

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