Fitbit kcals

PetiteLittleFlower
PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all, I know this question has probably been asked but I can't find it when searching. I always see people saying not to consume too little kcals. Fitbit has given me approx 1400kcals today on top of my daily 1200. Do I need to be resetting my daily allowance or is 1200 ok? Some help would be appreciated.

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  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    Anyone?
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    :-(
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    I'm not sure I understand. You have MFP set to 1200? Fitbit is telling you to eat 1400, or 1400 PLUS the 1200? How many calories have you burned?
  • craziecritter
    craziecritter Posts: 202 Member
    I have a fitbit but don't use it for my calorie counter. Only for steps. I use MFP for my calorie input. In away I think my fitbit is useless!!
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    Fitbit is not useless. It's a MUCH better indicator of your true TDEE than any online calculator.

    OP, do I have you as a friend on Fitbit? It would be easier for me to look at your profile and see what you've done so that I can tell. If you have been really active today, and burned a lot, it is entirely possible that you have your MFP calories set too low, and should consume more than you are.

    Add me if you would like: http://www.fitbit.com/user/25TJQV
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Hey all, I know this question has probably been asked but I can't find it when searching. I always see people saying not to consume too little kcals. Fitbit has given me approx 1400kcals today on top of my daily 1200. Do I need to be resetting my daily allowance or is 1200 ok? Some help would be appreciated.

    What have you done today to get so many extra calories?
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    I'm not sure I understand. You have MFP set to 1200? Fitbit is telling you to eat 1400, or 1400 PLUS the 1200? How many calories have you burned?

    I have mfp set to 1200 and I hand burned an additional 1400 according to fitbit.
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    Hey all, I know this question has probably been asked but I can't find it when searching. I always see people saying not to consume too little kcals. Fitbit has given me approx 1400kcals today on top of my daily 1200. Do I need to be resetting my daily allowance or is 1200 ok? Some help would be appreciated.

    What have you done today to get so many extra calories?

    40 mins at the gym this morning then iv done quite a lot of walking all day..
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Hey all, I know this question has probably been asked but I can't find it when searching. I always see people saying not to consume too little kcals. Fitbit has given me approx 1400kcals today on top of my daily 1200. Do I need to be resetting my daily allowance or is 1200 ok? Some help would be appreciated.

    What have you done today to get so many extra calories?

    40 mins at the gym this morning then iv done quite a lot of walking all day..

    Not sure what "quite a lot" is but that could be correct, definitely.
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    Fitbit is not useless. It's a MUCH better indicator of your true TDEE than any online calculator.

    OP, do I have you as a friend on Fitbit? It would be easier for me to look at your profile and see what you've done so that I can tell. If you have been really active today, and burned a lot, it is entirely possible that you have your MFP calories set too low, and should consume more than you are.

    Add me if you would like: http://www.fitbit.com/user/25TJQV

    Iv added you Hun x
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    Hey all, I know this question has probably been asked but I can't find it when searching. I always see people saying not to consume too little kcals. Fitbit has given me approx 1400kcals today on top of my daily 1200. Do I need to be resetting my daily allowance or is 1200 ok? Some help would be appreciated.

    What have you done today to get so many extra calories?

    40 mins at the gym this morning then iv done quite a lot of walking all day..

    Not sure what "quite a lot" is but that could be correct, definitely.


    Fitbit says 8 miles, I do a lot if walking everyday as We live quote far from my children's school
  • teelynn35
    teelynn35 Posts: 239 Member
    go with MFP. Your fitbit also gives you the calories you burn when sleeping. It's saying you've burned 1400 cals today just by living. I only use my fitbit for activities. Then adjust them on MFP
  • katedavis89
    katedavis89 Posts: 4 Member
    I have myself set at 1200 as well. When you exercise, you are burning calories, which is why your calorie allowance goes up. So, yes, it is the 1200+ whatever you've burned that keeps adding up. I try not to consume more than 1200 on a "light" day, but as your intensity increases, you should try to increase your calories- just don't overdo it!! I hope this helps :smile:
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    I was just looking at your fitbit profile and was going to ask if the 8 miles was correct. I would eat at least half of those back. Is it typical for you to be this active? I'd give it a week, and see what Fitbit calculates as your average daily calorie burn, then use that as your TDEE and subtract your deficit (250-2000) from there, depending on how much you are wanting to lose. (If you change MFP to your TDEE number, you don't eat exercise calories back anymore, you eat about the same amount every day).
  • katedavis89
    katedavis89 Posts: 4 Member
    I love my Fitbit! It keeps me motivated and lets me know if I'm not doing enough in a day. It's all in how you approach it. Join a couple of the message boards. There are some nice people on there who are willing to help you get through the rough patches and they are fun to talk to. I think you should keep trying! You need to have at least 10,000 steps a day. There are days when I get that much and more. Don't give up. It will be worth it in the long run. After all, you must have had a reason to buy the Fitbit in the first place, right?
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    You need to have at least 10,000 steps a day.

    Need to?

    For what?
  • PetiteLittleFlower
    PetiteLittleFlower Posts: 138 Member
    I was just looking at your fitbit profile and was going to ask if the 8 miles was correct. I would eat at least half of those back. Is it typical for you to be this active? I'd give it a week, and see what Fitbit calculates as your average daily calorie burn, then use that as your TDEE and subtract your deficit (250-2000) from there, depending on how much you are wanting to lose. (If you change MFP to your TDEE number, you don't eat exercise calories back anymore, you eat about the same amount every day).

    I'm not usually this active no, I do 4 miles a day at the gym but don't usually do as much walking after.i have just been very busy today. I just wanted to ensure I am eating the right amount if kcals to loose weight, I only have 4lbs to go but it won't budge
  • katedavis89
    katedavis89 Posts: 4 Member
    I probably should have said set a goal of 10,000 steps a day and strive to make the goal. Sorry I phrased that incorrectly. 10,000 averages to about 5 miles. Depends on the size of your stride.

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