Calories in vs out and allowance don't match

[Paulinedg]

The fitbit tells me that I should aim for 1315 calories a day, but when I get up the dashboard tells me I have 1009, can anyone explain this please 

Moderator edit: Clarified subject

[LanuzaFitbit]

Welcome to the Forums @Paulinedg! 

Please keep in mind that the estimate that you get from the Dashboard is merely that, an estimate. You can go over it as long as you compensate for it. 

My question would be, do you go to sleep before or after midnight? Please keep in mind that the Fitbit resets at midnight so any activity you take afterwards will be counted on the next day.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

[Paulinedg]

Hi, and thank you for your replyMy query is in the food section, it tells me calories in  and calories left but when you add them together it is far lower than my daily allowance. Pauline 

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[LanuzaFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hello @Paulinedg.

Thanks for that clarification.

Keep in mind that the allowance and the gauge that compared calories in vs out have different functions. The allowance will give you an amount of calories that you can consume, based on the number you entered or on your average activity and consumption levels to that point. The gauge's work is merely to show you how much you have eates vs what you have consumed. 

Using them both in conjunction gives you a better overall idea of where you are. Remember that, if it hasn't been manually set, the allowance will change during the day to accommodate for how many calories you have burnt so far.

I hope this clarifies a bit of the situation. Please let me know if you have any further questions.