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help with settings please :)

irishlass38
irishlass38 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi there,

How do I change my calorie intake? I want to set it specifically at 1800 cals a day.

How do I turn off the setting that adds in the exercise calories? I heard you can do that, but can't figure it out.

I'm working with a trainer and based on my activity level, I'm on an 1800 cal day, with no addtl calories added in.

thanks in advance!!

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  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    You can set your calorie goal to a specific number in the Settings: My Home, Goals, then Edit. You can only turn off the added exercise calories if you have a premium account. That setting is there, as well.
  • irishlass38
    irishlass38 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks!!
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    Or just log your exercise by putting in a description of what you did, and manually enter 1 calorie. Reasoning: you'll have a history of your exercise on your profile but the calorie counts won't really be a factor.
  • brandlefly
    brandlefly Posts: 24 Member
    You may turn off the calorie additions by going to settings > steps and click "Don't track steps" Then download an app like PACER and use it to track your steps.
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