Decrease in Calories Burned From Normal Daily Activity??????

Mlieb

I just checked my "goals" and noticed that the number of Calories Burned From Normal Daily Activity went from over 1,720 down to 1,690.

If I am exercising more shouldn't the number go up? Why did it go down? I feel like it means my metabolism is decreasing which should not occur if I am exercising more now than when I started.

Anyone know what the deal is....why is this number going down?

Melissa

Mlieb

I just checked my "goals" and noticed that the number of Calories Burned From Normal Daily Activity went from over 1,720 down to 1,690.

If I am exercising more shouldn't the number go up? Why did it go down? I feel like it means my metabolism is decreasing which should not occur if I am exercising more now than when I started.

Anyone know what the deal is....why is this number going down?

Melissa

MontanaGirl

I was just wondering the other day if this would automatically alter your needs/etc. as you lost weight. For example, if you weigh less at some point you will probably burn less calories just existing (BMR). Maybe this is what happened?? I don't know, but am interested in the answer!

Mlieb

I started out at 154 (considered overweight according to the BMR) and I am at 147.5 now (boarder line healthy). This may have something to do with it but you would think that since I have been walking for 4 miles per day 5 days a week, my metabolism would be better (increased).

I am so confused.

Melissa

yoginimary

Your calories went down because you lost weight. It doesn't take as many calories now to exist - the bigger you are the more calories you need. Sad, but true. Something to think about when you come up with your goal weight - can you maintain it?

Mlieb

Thanks for the info... I never considered that the calories burned from normal daily activity would go down the more in shape I get.::ohwell:

I will have to take this into consideration in analyzing my goals over time.

Melissa

Nich0le

It is true, the better shape you get into the harder it is to burn calories because you are starting to operate at a better capacity adn your metabolism is stronger.