Should I change my activity level?

bnelly55
bnelly55 Posts: 88 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My activity level is currently set at sedentary. I have a desk job, but workout at least 5 times per with 30 min cardio sessions and 2-3 times per week I do a full body weight routine. Should I change my level to lightly active?

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  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 633 Member
    Yes, definitely change it. You need to be sure you are eating enough for your activity level.
    My activity level is currently set at sedentary. I have a desk job, but workout at least 5 times per with 30 min cardio sessions and 2-3 times per week I do a full body weight routine. Should I change my level to lightly active?
  • bellanena
    bellanena Posts: 70 Member
    I was told to base your activity level on what you do through most of the day. You have a desk job (like me) we are mostly on our butts for the day. And then only exercise for a small portion of the day. I would say keep it where it is, because it is sedentary.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Yes, I would. And I did. When I set my activity level to sedentary, it gave me a goal of less than my BMR so I put it to lightly active.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    If you do change it to lightly active, don't 'eat back' any exercise calories.

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