Fitbit Question (I didn't know where else to put this)

tyraskanks_
tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
in Introduce Yourself
So this doesn't get locked, I'm going to introduce myself saying "Hi, my name is Tyra"


now that that is over, I have a question.


I was wondering if the whole negative adjustment thing on my FitBit has to do with consideration as to some of those calories I burned were already taken into account with my BMR.

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  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    So this doesn't get locked, I'm going to introduce myself saying "Hi, my name is Tyra"


    now that that is over, I have a question.


    I was wondering if the whole negative adjustment thing on my FitBit has to do with consideration as to some of those calories I burned were already taken into account with my BMR.

    huh?
  • girlygirl1899
    girlygirl1899 Posts: 4
    hmmm
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    Well, I use an HRM also... say I burn 220 calories doing 25 minutes of activity. I'll log it, and my HRM says 220, but my Fitbit adjustment will be 145 calories extra.
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    I feel like this wasn't the best forum place to put this question... sorry guys!
  • mommyweighless
    mommyweighless Posts: 192 Member
    I kind of think I understand what you're asking. Fitbit does not track anything outside of walking or running. So it will not track weight lifting or anything of that nature. If you took a 25 minute walk and your HRM says 220 then go with that because it is going to be more accurate. You can override what fitbit says by clicking on it in your exercise log and logging the activity time, start and calories burned.
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    I kind of think I understand what you're asking. Fitbit does not track anything outside of walking or running. So it will not track weight lifting or anything of that nature. If you took a 25 minute walk and your HRM says 220 then go with that because it is going to be more accurate. You can override what fitbit says by clicking on it in your exercise log and logging the activity time, start and calories burned.

    Yeah, that makes sense. I just wish I would have remembered what time I had started and stopped my activity.
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    I'm guessing that the adjustment has to deal with BMR, because the difference is 71 and if I times that by 24, I get 1704, which makes sense because that is close to my estimated BMR. Because I already burnt those calories just because I'm alive and they are already accounted for into my daily goal.
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Don't be sorry :) Its a forum... ask whatever you need, where ever you need :)

    As far as what your asking, Idk if I understand you fully?
    When I log exercise, I log it and put in a time,and FitBit adjusts what I did based on the time I entered for the FitBit. But what I entered under exercise with my HRM comes 1st and foremost.


    I've had 2 martinis... so maybe I'm just not getting what your saying :wink:
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229


    I've had 2 martinis... so maybe I'm just not getting what your saying :wink:


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    maybe I don't fully understand what I'm asking. I just gone done with finals today!
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    I think I answered my own question. :tongue: :glasses: :glasses: :glasses: :glasses: :glasses: :glasses: and now I'm just being annoying with emoticons haha

    (I just realized how to put them on there... give me a break! tehe)
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Its all based on what you put as your activity level. On MFP and on Fitbit when you signed up. Supposedly Fitbit adjusts to your sleep and whatnot, and I usually burn "700" cals a night sleeping. Idk if thats right or not... When you enter exercise, you enter a time also, so that the your fitbit adjusts to your activity and doesn't double count it... I use my fitbit as a guide...but not a tell all.
    My TDEE is 2700. My BMR is 1650. My fitbit says in a 24 hour period I burn about 2700-3000 calories. So all in all... pretty accurate. That is all I go by.
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member


    I've had 2 martinis... so maybe I'm just not getting what your saying :wink:


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    maybe I don't fully understand what I'm asking. I just gone done with finals today!

    :drinker:
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    I only have the FitBit zip... I already know I don't sleep well. hahaha

    I'm also using it as a guide and not taking it as "Omg, this is exactly how many calories I have burned, I went over by four cals, OMG I'M GONNA GAIN WEIGHT" haha
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    What type of HRM do you have? On my Polar FT4 if I go into 'training data' it gives the start time for each workout stored on there so I use that time when logging my workouts on fitbit.
  • tyraskanks_
    tyraskanks_ Posts: 229
    What type of HRM do you have? On my Polar FT4 if I go into 'training data' it gives the start time for each workout stored on there so I use that time when logging my workouts on fitbit.

    I have a Sportline HRM... not the highest piece of technology! lol But it does have a chest strap.
  • girlygirl1899
    girlygirl1899 Posts: 4
    I was stuck on your name thing
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Click on the >search button in blue. Type 'fitbit negative'. Read the results. I know nothing about fitbits, but I assume this will help, there should be moderator posts on it too somewhere.

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