Help with which app to focus on (TDEE Question)

eklektikmc
eklektikmc Posts: 1 Member
edited February 9 in Getting Started
So I don't know which app I should be taking seriously. I did a 5.5 mile hike with an 1800ft elevation gain on Runtastic, logged it and it went into MFP. Then my Fitbit adjustment took half of those calories back. I did a lot of computer work today, but I also went Christmas shopping. My TDEE of 2798 seems low for a 29 yr old man, 5'11", and 198 lbs. I did the calculation using one of the calculators, and I got about 3050. Also, the calorie goals in both apps are different. MFP uses a net that can constantly update, and I have to set a positive net. In Fitbit, I have to set a deficit between TDEE and calorie intake. I'm so confused, and getting the Fitbit just seems to complicate things.

The screenshots can be found at:
http://imgur.com/a/rf6AG

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  • dgm82
    dgm82 Posts: 23 Member
    Either way, looks like you're doing a good job.

    Maybe just take them both with a grain of salt?

    I read that the fitbit CAN be inaccurate (not recording things properly).

    I don't have a fitbit yet (not like I could use it) so I'm relying on MFP.

    HTH
  • CanGirl40
    CanGirl40 Posts: 379 Member
    Have you met Heybales on here? He would be able to answer this question. The guy is a genius...
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