walking at work

distant_dreamer

hi i'm on my feet walking around alot at work, can i count the steps and add these to my exercise chart???

grandmanita

absolutely

distant_dreamer

fab thanx xx

fitniknik

only If you set your initial daily activity thing to sedentary. If you set it to anything other than that I wouldnt count those steps you do at work, only the ones you do specifically for exercise. Most people over estimate calories burned and underestimate calories consumed.

Better to be giving yourself a little cushion than eating it extra!

MrsSmith2010

You'll need to make sure you take into account your settings on MFP. If you selected "sedetary" then yes, count your steps. But when you set it up, if you put in that you were "active" or whatever, MFP is already counting that activitiy into your calories and what not for the day.

Keefypoos

Maybe.

have you accounted for this work/walking in your daily life style?

and I would assume the walking you do at work is not as brisk so you may well find you can only count 200 odd kcals but every little helps

distant_dreamer

thanx for all replies, prob shouldnt count em as set my profile as active!!! ahh well, i can walk to work to earn extra brownie points ;0)

Enchantica

Adding a walk to work as exercise sounds like the perfect plan. Good on you! Enjoy!