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Am I sedentary or lightly active?

Itssojen
Itssojen Posts: 73 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had my profile set at sedentary, as I work a desk job. However, I'm on the second floor, and I do go up and down multiple times throughout the day. I also don't sit here the entire day...I do a little walking around. I also work out 6-7 days a week. Would this make me sedentary as the majority of my day is still spent sitting, or lightly active because I work out and whatnot?

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  • emilym_3
    emilym_3 Posts: 62
    If you exercise regularly, you can put lightly active. I have a desk job too, but I swim 3-4 times a week.
  • UnleashingLovely
    UnleashingLovely Posts: 205
    Most people put sedentary and just log their exercise. I think it works best when losing weight.
    Because if you put lightly active because of your exercise AND you log your exercise and eat some of those calories, you're eating too much.
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