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How does the daily calorie count work?

‎01-31-2014 11:08

‎01-31-2014 11:08

I am not sure I undersand the calorie count function of the FitBit Flex.  It shows 2500 calories, I am 5'2 and 117.6 pounds trying to lose to 110.  I know my BMR is 1222.96, just not understanding how this works.

 

Thanks

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‎01-31-2014 11:14

‎01-31-2014 11:14

I believe it takes into consideration some level activity in combination with your BMR.   My guess is that based on the information you provided, they estimate you burn 2500 calories per day in active and inactive minutes combined.   I'm not sure how accurate the number is though.

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‎01-31-2014 11:18

‎01-31-2014 11:18

What shows 2500?  How much it thinks you burn?  

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‎01-31-2014 22:26 - edited ‎02-01-2014 11:43

‎01-31-2014 22:26 - edited ‎02-01-2014 11:43

Sounds like a lot of calories for someone your size, unless you are very active (i.e. burning more than 1,000 calories working out).

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‎02-01-2014 04:24

‎02-01-2014 04:24

Wow. I'm also 5'2 and 117.4 lbs, weird. I'm just trying maintain 115 lbs. I look sickly if I venture below that weight. Anyways, I'm not sure if by calorie count you mean how much Fitbit is suggesting you eat or how many calories it says you burn in a day?

 

How many calories on average do you approximately burn per day? 2500 cals is close to what it takes me to maintain my current weight but I'm also very active and average 18-20k steps. You certainly wouldn't lose weight on that intake.

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‎02-01-2014 05:10

In response to gerrymcd

‎02-01-2014 05:10

I actually am wanting to lose 7.6 pounds.  I am 117.6 pounds and would like to weigh between 110-112.

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‎02-01-2014 05:13

In response to JenniLacey

‎02-01-2014 05:13

That is weird.  I just feel better when I weigh around 112.  I am just trying to figure out how many calories to consume daily.  I am not sure of my daily burn yet.  I do exercise at least 4 days a weekand try to get at least 8000 steps daily, but have a sedentary job where I have been working 10 hour days for three years.

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‎02-01-2014 08:19 - edited ‎02-01-2014 08:20

In response to Dct6182

‎02-01-2014 08:19 - edited ‎02-01-2014 08:20

Sounds like a range of 1200-1500 cals would be about right. Personally, I'd go with around 1500 cals or more even. When you're close to your goal weight it's better to take the weight off slowly to prevent regain. I also find the less I weigh, the harder it is to lose fat, since there's little left and your body doesn't want to give it up. When I try to create too large of a calorie deficit my body holds weight. A smaller deficit works better when you have little to lose. Around -250 cals from your average total calorie expenditure, that equats to about 1/2 lb per week.

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