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Charge 5 Steps and Calories

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‎08-07-2022 13:18

‎08-07-2022 13:18

My charge 5 starts with 900 calories already on it. I have reset it multiple times. There is also a month-long history of 1700 despite only getting it yesterday. It's also grossly overestimating my calories. Says I burned 1700 when all I did was walk around a little. 5'00, 245 lbs, F. Can someone help me fix this?   

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‎08-07-2022 16:28

‎08-07-2022 16:28

Fitbit includes your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calories that you are always burning just to stay alive.  These usually account for more than half your daily calorie burn.  The 900 calories you see in the morning is your BMR calorie burn since midnight.  Also your daily BMR calorie burn is backfilled in your history.

 

From How does my Fitbit device calculate my daily activity? 

 

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Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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