We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

I don't know what to set for my activity level

p1xelate
p1xelate Posts: 141 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know whether to set sedentary or lightly active for my activity level. My work changes daily so one day I may sit at a desk all day and the next I can be walking quite a bit and even up and down stairs all day. I also live in a 3 story town home so stairs are a part of my reality. On the other hand I love playing video games after my chores are done and my daughter is in bed. I have been set to sedentary but I am wondering if I should change it? I feel good (way better than I was a week ago) but kinda sluggish and not able to concentrate at times - I was told by my friend who is a personal trainer that this could be energy drink withdrawal, I was drinking 2 monsters a day until a week ago. Don't know what to do!!! Help!

Replies

  • mikeylikesit1177
    mikeylikesit1177 Posts: 79
    i would keep it at the lower setting. If you have a day with increased activity, just note the total minutes and log it in the cardio section. Then you can account for the calories you need to eat
  • jrsunshine
    jrsunshine Posts: 4
    Stay positive. Keep it at sed. until you are making exercisxe part of your daily life for 2 weeks then change it. You will probably feel good knowing that your daily activity is up. The slugg is probably from no energy drinks, two a day wow I'd be going through withdrawls too. Keep a lot of water in your system and healthy foods every 2 hours, that should help some with the energy level. Keep up the good work!
  • p1xelate
    p1xelate Posts: 141 Member
    Thanks all! It is just rough in IT my job changes daily and I wasn't sure how to manage that :) Thanks for the help.
  • shaunshaikh
    shaunshaikh Posts: 616 Member
    Just understand both numbers and know that when you have a more active day you can eat 200-300 calories more.
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    Just understand both numbers and know that when you have a more active day you can eat 200-300 calories more.

    This. On the days you have an active day and spend *most* of the day on your feet, add in the extra cals as exercise. But otherwise, leave it at sedentary. That's what I do. It helps motivate me to see how many calories I burn doing various things, so I'm more likely to do more stuff. Like vacuuming. :laugh:
This discussion has been closed.

Categories