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Thanks everyone for all this info. I understand it's a process in the beginning to figure it out. I feel bad that I've done it inaccurately so far, but... I must ask what difference does it make to mark yourself "moderate" vs "lightly active" vs "sedentary" from the beginning?
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So it's not really a temptation at all, and there's no need for you to fight yourself - limit yourself to that calorie goal and don't exceed it; that's how the set up is designed. Set your calorie goal appropriately - either sedentary, count all exercise, and eat back a portion of those exercise calories, or set to…
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Out of curiosity, which model do you have?
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Ah, this makes more sense. I would get a Fitbit, but I read they are up to 20% inaccurate. What you suggest—eating back just a portion—makes sense to try. But it's hard psychologically to deal with the temptation of those green numbers to eat!! I would be happy if I just maintained a calorie deficit even if it took me…
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Ah, I see! Yes, I was including it; that seemed to be common sense! It asks your level of activity when you start, so I put moderate. Pre-quarantine I would do one yoga or pilates class 1x week and HIIT cardio 1x week, I walk and bike around a lot. I chose "moderate" because when I started logging with MFP I had been…
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Dear Jane, thanks for writing back so quickly! Another factor to consider, when I set it up I said I have moderate physical activity, so that helped it set the calorie goal, I guess? What does that change? Good point about suffering. This is my first time ever trying a diet, so I just assumed I'd be grumpy and hungry. When…
