activity levels

fat2fit2k14
fat2fit2k14 Posts: 15
in Getting Started
Hi all,

Just wondering what level to set my activity at, I'm not exercising at the moment but I work in a shop so I'm on my feet but only for 4 hour shifts. According to mfp it's lightly active but I'm thinking sedentary? Also when I do start to exercise do I change this or keep it as it is?

Thanks.

Replies

  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    sounds lightly active to me

    when you start exercising leave your activity level the same and log your exercise on the exercise page or under "cardiovascular" in your diary on the app
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Sedentary means seated or sitting down. As your job is standing you are not sedentary. Lightly active sounds fine.

    If you are (or will be...) following the MFP eat back exercise calories method then exercise is not part of your activity setting - that setting relates to lifestyle and job but not dedicated exercise sessions.
  • fat2fit2k14
    fat2fit2k14 Posts: 15
    Ok that's great thanks both of you! :)

Categories