so many calories !! anyone else with a fitbit finding this ?

CraftyPayne
CraftyPayne Posts: 41
edited December 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Morning guys and gals .

I purchased a fitbit last week and since friday my calories are high on here before I even do anything ... confused .com ? I am trying to be good and stick to the normal 1200 unless I exercise but I am finding it difficult when it shows I have so many left ..when i see the calories burned at the end of day on fitbit they are quite high , should this be a true representation of what i really should be aiming for !!!! and using up ? any advise would be appreciated .

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  • jsp2374
    jsp2374 Posts: 131 Member
    I have been using my Fitbit for about a month now. I usually only get an adjustment for about 250-500 a day. Although I am more active than I realised I was. I was able to up my calories to 2051 and that is still with a deficit at the end of the day. Usually I only make about 1900 or so though. I make sure to net above my BMR, but with the increased calories that hasn't been a problem.

    My husband has been using his Fitbit and it gives him HUGE adjustments. Now sure why, but sheesh sometimes up to 2500 a day.
  • jk262
    jk262 Posts: 1,597 Member
    do you log the time when you do activities with the fitbit on, and not just everyday stuff? I saw something similar but once I logged the time, it sort of works itself out. If you don't log the time, it sort of double counts aka an activity on mfp + the fitbit data. See if that helps!
  • AnnaSalam
    AnnaSalam Posts: 1
    Hello I'm new on here and am unsure what a fitbit is. Can someone please explain :) thanks
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    Hello I'm new on here and am unsure what a fitbit is. Can someone please explain :) thanks


    Hello :O) go to the tools tabs and you will see fitbit, click on the link ..I think this will explain much better than I can !!
  • MaryPhilomena
    MaryPhilomena Posts: 31 Member
    I do not log any exercise on MFP I just let my fitbit do its thing and am happy with the result :)
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    do you log the time when you do activities with the fitbit on, and not just everyday stuff? I saw something similar but once I logged the time, it sort of works itself out. If you don't log the time, it sort of double counts aka an activity on mfp + the fitbit data. See if that helps!

    I did keep it on but did not log on MFP as the difference on the treadmill to what fitbit was saying was so wrong . Fitbit is not good for running on treadmill etc ... so will remove it when I do any exercise that is more than a walk .so not double entered or anyting .. thats why im confused !!
  • bananaface222
    bananaface222 Posts: 22 Member
    hello sorry i am new today i anm on 1200 cals is that a bit low is anybody else losing on that thanks for help
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    Morning guys and gals .

    I purchased a fitbit last week and since friday my calories are high on here before I even do anything ... confused .com ? I am trying to be good and stick to the normal 1200 unless I exercise but I am finding it difficult when it shows I have so many left ..when i see the calories burned at the end of day on fitbit they are quite high , should this be a true representation of what i really should be aiming for !!!! and using up ? any advise would be appreciated .

    Once you've had your fitbit in use for a bit longer you'll be able to look at the average calorie burn over a certain period and then set your own goal rather than the 1200 calories.

    You'll just need to take a deficit from the fitbit calorie burn and then not worry about the exercise calories.

    Many people find they are suprised that their fitbit says their TDEE is higher than they thought.
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    I have been using my Fitbit for about a month now. I usually only get an adjustment for about 250-500 a day. Although I am more active than I realised I was. I was able to up my calories to 2051 and that is still with a deficit at the end of the day. Usually I only make about 1900 or so though. I make sure to net above my BMR, but with the increased calories that hasn't been a problem.

    My husband has been using his Fitbit and it gives him HUGE adjustments. Now sure why, but sheesh sometimes up to 2500 a day.

    HI ya
    Yeah I am more active than I thought I was too . But thanks for the advise :O) of to try a new fitness dvd without my fitbit on and will just log through exercise on MFP i think ..
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    OK, if your FitBit is dramatically different to MFP, chances are you have your MFP set to sedentary when you are probably lightly active instead. As the ever marvellous Kimsied recommends, try moving your MFP activity level up one. If you still have an adjustment everyday but a smaller one then you are probably correct, if the adjustment disappears altogether then move it back down.

    I was worried about the adjustment at first, but, by the end of each day my FitBit net and MFP net were almost identical. If you aren't used to eating back exercise calories this might be hard to get your head around though.
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    I have been using my Fitbit for about a month now. I usually only get an adjustment for about 250-500 a day. Although I am more active than I realised I was. I was able to up my calories to 2051 and that is still with a deficit at the end of the day. Usually I only make about 1900 or so though. I make sure to net above my BMR, but with the increased calories that hasn't been a problem.

    My husband has been using his Fitbit and it gives him HUGE adjustments. Now sure why, but sheesh sometimes up to 2500 a day.

    HI ya
    Yeah I am more active than I thought I was too . But thanks for the advise :O) of to try a new fitness dvd without my fitbit on and will just log through exercise on MFP i think ..

    you should still keep it on
  • Arestoktra
    Arestoktra Posts: 73
    I just wish fitbit ships overseas too. :sad:
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    I just wish fitbit ships overseas too. :sad:

    you should be able to buy on eBay, they have new ones on there that ship overseas - for example

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fitbit-Ultra-Wireless-Fitness-Tracker-Black-Blue-/180852812772?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item2a1baaebe4
  • riskiestlavonn
    riskiestlavonn Posts: 207 Member
    hello sorry i am new today i anm on 1200 cals is that a bit low is anybody else losing on that thanks for help

    Personally, I think it's kind of low. I was losing weight when i was eating 1200/ day, BUT I was constantly grumpy and unwilling/ to darn sleepy to workout. After reading a few forum topics on MFP I upped my calories. I gained a little weight the first two weeks BUT THEN started losing again as normal. Now I'm not hungry/ angry AND I can workout. I upped my calorie intake because I want this to be a change for life... and I just don't see that working for me if I have to eat so little.

    THAT SAID, I still have a ways to go. :-)
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    I just wish fitbit ships overseas too. :sad:

    I bought mine Sunday from Amazon - shipped to Australia in 2 days!!!
  • flea
    flea Posts: 56 Member
    I just wish fitbit ships overseas too. :sad:

    I've had a friend buy from amazon.com and I ordered my BodyMedia Fit from amazon and it shipped internationally (I got it within a week from ordering).

    I don't have a fitbit but I have a BMF and although I've been upping my calories anyway I was still kinda shocked at just how active I am during the day. I had mine set to lightly active but I'm more like moderately to extremely active. Who knew chasing after kids and housework was such a good workout.
  • Arestoktra
    Arestoktra Posts: 73
    you should be able to buy on eBay, they have new ones on there that ship overseas - for example

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fitbit-Ultra-Wireless-Fitness-Tracker-Black-Blue-/180852812772?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item2a1baaebe4
    I've had a friend buy from amazon.com and I ordered my BodyMedia Fit from amazon and it shipped internationally (I got it within a week from ordering).

    I don't have a fitbit but I have a BMF and although I've been upping my calories anyway I was still kinda shocked at just how active I am during the day. I had mine set to lightly active but I'm more like moderately to extremely active. Who knew chasing after kids and housework was such a good workout.
    I bought mine Sunday from Amazon - shipped to Australia in 2 days!!!


    Thank you thank you thank you!!! I think I'll go for the Amazon. It seems more secure to me for some reason. :drinker: :happy:
  • jsp2374
    jsp2374 Posts: 131 Member
    I just wish fitbit ships overseas too. :sad:

    I'm in Australia and bought mine over Amazon. I had to search a bit for one that would ship internationally. Only problem I have had is that I lost my wrist band. In order to get a new one I had to provide a us shipping address and phone number. So I guess jut don't lose anything. :laugh:
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    hello sorry i am new today i anm on 1200 cals is that a bit low is anybody else losing on that thanks for help

    Hiya
    1200 calories is good if you are not active during your normal day to day life and dependent on what weight you are .
    I have lost 14 pounds in the last 8 weeks going with 1200 calories but if I exercise and burn calories I also use them up too ,its a good incentive to exercise :O) hope this helps .
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    OK, if your FitBit is dramatically different to MFP, chances are you have your MFP set to sedentary when you are probably lightly active instead. As the ever marvellous Kimsied recommends, try moving your MFP activity level up one. If you still have an adjustment everyday but a smaller one then you are probably correct, if the adjustment disappears altogether then move it back down.

    I was worried about the adjustment at first, but, by the end of each day my FitBit net and MFP net were almost identical. If you aren't used to eating back exercise calories this might be hard to get your head around though.
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    Thanks this sounds like great advise will look into pos changing from sedentary , I only put it as this due to having fulltime desk job .. but if it gives a better reading with the two together its an option for me :O)
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    Thanks this sounds like great advise will look into pos changing from sedentary , I only put it as this due to having fulltime desk job .. but if it gives a better reading with the two together its an option for me :O)
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    I think it can work equally well either way - it should add up to the same in the end....it just depends on whether you like the "bonus" of eating a lot of exercise calories or whether you would rather have a more static amount.
  • Alpine005
    Alpine005 Posts: 87 Member
    I'm a strong believer in fitbit. It's helped me up my activity and the support from the company is awesome!
  • Robbie_53
    Robbie_53 Posts: 5 Member
    I got a FitBit at the Gadget Show here in the UK last Thursday. Very pleased with it so far. I have just linked it to my new MFP account. It's giving me exercise as 882 Fitbit calorie adjustment. Not sure how it derives this figure, is it explained anywhere. Fitbit app thinks I have burned 2526 today so far.
  • AshinAms
    AshinAms Posts: 283 Member
    I have been using my Fitbit for about a month now. I usually only get an adjustment for about 250-500 a day. Although I am more active than I realised I was. I was able to up my calories to 2051 and that is still with a deficit at the end of the day. Usually I only make about 1900 or so though. I make sure to net above my BMR, but with the increased calories that hasn't been a problem.

    My husband has been using his Fitbit and it gives him HUGE adjustments. Now sure why, but sheesh sometimes up to 2500 a day.

    I have had my Fitbit for about three weeks and have a consistent 1000 calorie deficit. MFP is set to lightly active and my FitBit hardly ever gives me an adjustment unless I have really been running about a lot. However... I have not lost anything in the weeks since I have had the Fitbit. My weight is very stable, no fluctuations anymore which I used to have a lot, but I am not seeing the predicted 1 kilo loss per week despite being very careful about my food intake. I am giving it another two weeks of 1000 calorie deficit (I net an average of 1400), and then will try and change something.

    Has anyone not lost weight with the Fitbit. I do have a slow metabolism and have stalled before at this weight for months so it's not new for me just wondered ...
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    If you never have an adjustment then you should probably move yourself to sedentary and then get adjustments and eat them back.
  • flea
    flea Posts: 56 Member
    I have been using my Fitbit for about a month now. I usually only get an adjustment for about 250-500 a day. Although I am more active than I realised I was. I was able to up my calories to 2051 and that is still with a deficit at the end of the day. Usually I only make about 1900 or so though. I make sure to net above my BMR, but with the increased calories that hasn't been a problem.

    My husband has been using his Fitbit and it gives him HUGE adjustments. Now sure why, but sheesh sometimes up to 2500 a day.

    I have had my Fitbit for about three weeks and have a consistent 1000 calorie deficit. MFP is set to lightly active and my FitBit hardly ever gives me an adjustment unless I have really been running about a lot. However... I have not lost anything in the weeks since I have had the Fitbit. My weight is very stable, no fluctuations anymore which I used to have a lot, but I am not seeing the predicted 1 kilo loss per week despite being very careful about my food intake. I am giving it another two weeks of 1000 calorie deficit (I net an average of 1400), and then will try and change something.

    Has anyone not lost weight with the Fitbit. I do have a slow metabolism and have stalled before at this weight for months so it's not new for me just wondered ...

    I'd say that 1000cal a day deficit is probably too high. Try putting it to 500cals a day or 250 cal a day deficit. I wasn't losing weight with the high deficit (500-1000) but I am with the lower 250cal a day deficit (so sometimes I'm eating 2500 cals a day). I have about 10kgs to go to reach the top of my healthy BMI.
  • AshinAms
    AshinAms Posts: 283 Member
    Thanks Flea, I'm going to give it another week so that I've been consistent for a full month and if there is no change I'll switch to the lower rate as you suggested. I still have 20kg to the top of my healthy BMI but I have stalled before at this weight - it seems to be my set point. Very annoying!
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