Steps counted & Adding Cardio

tracy23lucy
tracy23lucy Posts: 1 Member
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Hi guys! New to using MFP kind of and had a question about logging my walks.
I know it counts my steps for me when I carry my phone which I love, but am I supposed to log in my walk (Exercise, Cardio, Walking Mod. Pace then put in the time) also? It does not change my step count, but it does change my calories burned...it bumps it up when I add my walks...
Is this not the correct way to do it? I don't want to think I've burned more than what I have! Any help would be great! I only use MFP to track everything right now, so I rely on it solely!
Thanks so much!! :smiley:

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  • meganmerzrn84
    meganmerzrn84 Posts: 1 Member
    I don't add my walks because my phone is already tracking it. Any other workout I will. I was at first but I think it then calculates twice the amount of calories.
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    If it doesn't get my heart rate up to at least 110, I don't count it.
    Meaning that if I walk a mile in the mall...No, A mile on the treadmill at 3mph or better, Yes

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