Calorie estimate

bronwynd1
bronwynd1 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I’ve been usually working out my calories burnt by the steps I do by myself but now I’ve synced my phone to my fitness pal app I’m finding the calorie total is a lot less! Does anyone know which is better to follow!

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  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    There's a difference because MFP already includes some step calories, even for sedentary.

    In either case, the calorie burn is an estimate. Pick one way and follow that for a couple of months. If you lose weight faster than expected, bump up your calories a bit. If you lose weight more slowly than expected, lower your calorie intake a bit.
  • bronwynd1
    bronwynd1 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks for that!
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