Help! Starting a 2nd job!

Sissy4EverX3
Sissy4EverX3 Posts: 247
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm not exactly sure how to go about doing this, so I thought I would come to you guys for an opinion.

I work a full-time desk job @ 40hrs per week. To start bringing in extra money, I am going back to my old job in a gas station part-time, working a minimum of 5 hr shifts a couple days a week. A regular schedule there, however, is not guaranteed. The way the store manager and I discussed, she really only intends on using me if someone calls in or takes a vacation. I'm only mandated to be on the schedule at least once every 2 weeks. It could be a 5hr shift - it could be a 10hr shift. So my question is, what should my activity level be? It is currently set for sedentary. Should I change it to lightly active or straight active? Leave it alone? Kinda confused on this. Thanks for the help!

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  • maricash
    maricash Posts: 280 Member
    You could keep your activity level set at sedentary and then, on days you work, record the work as exercise so that you get exercise calories for those days.
  • cleavagefurrow
    cleavagefurrow Posts: 47 Member
    I have a second job on weekends, usually for 6-8 hours per shift and I'm on my feet the whole time. For my 40-hr/wk job I'm at a desk all day. I have my level set at sedentary and then on the days I work my other job, I just add exercise. You can use something like this http://www.dietandfitnesstoday.com/caloriesBurnedInfo.php?id=596 to estimate how many calories you're burning that day from working. I hope this helps!!
  • Sissy4EverX3
    Sissy4EverX3 Posts: 247
    Fantastic. I wondered if that was the way to go. Thanks!!
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