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Activity level

anthonyacock558
anthonyacock558 Posts: 2
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hi there,

Just downloaded this ap and I'm curious as to if I set my activity level correctly. I set it to "active".

I get about an hour of cardio daily (split into two half hour segments) and lift weights 4 times a week. Does "active" seem appropriate or should it be "mildly active"?

Thanks!

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  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    I would put mildly active if unsure. It will probably give you less calories to eat but if your wrong you will be eating to much for accurate results
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    For me when in doubt go for the lesser option.

    What is the difference in cal or KJ between different levels.
  • anthonyacock558
    anthonyacock558 Posts: 2
    Thanks folks!
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    anthonyacock558 wrote: »
    hi there,

    Just downloaded this ap and I'm curious as to if I set my activity level correctly. I set it to "active".

    I get about an hour of cardio daily (split into two half hour segments) and lift weights 4 times a week. Does "active" seem appropriate or should it be "mildly active"?

    Thanks!

    If you are logging your exercise for calories, then you don't include that in your activity level. It depends on how you want to track it.
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