Slightly Confused

chicalatte
chicalatte Posts: 174
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Okay so on my goals it says that the # of Calorie Burned is 1,530. But when I look at my BMR it says 1,223. Can someone explain this to me please?

Replies

  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    What did you put your lifestyle at?
    And your exercise schedule?
  • TiDinzeo
    TiDinzeo Posts: 309
    BMR is your calories burned if you spent all day lying in bed.

    The total in your goals takes into account everything you do in a normal day. Before exercise.
  • chicalatte
    chicalatte Posts: 174
    What did you put your lifestyle at?
    And your exercise schedule?

    Sedentary

    and it set my exercise schedule for 4 days a week 60mins
    but I currently workout a min of 20mins EVERY day.
  • chicalatte
    chicalatte Posts: 174
    BMR is your calories burned if you spent all day lying in bed.

    The total in your goals takes into account everything you do in a normal day. Before exercise.

    Gotcha. Thanks <3
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member

    and it set my exercise schedule for 4 days a week 60mins
    but I currently workout a min of 20mins EVERY day.

    MFP only counts the exercise you actually log- the "goals" you list aren't accounted, it's just for your reference so you know what you are striving to hit. 20 min every day is great! Just make sure to log it.

    Your BMR is the base amount of calories it takes for your body to fuction- if you did nothing at all, this is what you would burn. It's a pretty good guideling for your lowest NET calorie total (ie- make sure your body has enough to function). The Calories you Burn from daily activity is what MFP calculates your deficit from to get your daily calorie goal.

    Does that make sense?
  • chicalatte
    chicalatte Posts: 174

    and it set my exercise schedule for 4 days a week 60mins
    but I currently workout a min of 20mins EVERY day.

    MFP only counts the exercise you actually log- the "goals" you list aren't accounted, it's just for your reference so you know what you are striving to hit. 20 min every day is great! Just make sure to log it.

    Your BMR is the base amount of calories it takes for your body to fuction- if you did nothing at all, this is what you would burn. It's a pretty good guideling for your lowest NET calorie total (ie- make sure your body has enough to function). The Calories you Burn from daily activity is what MFP calculates your deficit from to get your daily calorie goal.

    Does that make sense?

    Yes thanks <3
This discussion has been closed.

Categories