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Calories on first update very high.

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‎01-17-2020 14:36

‎01-17-2020 14:36

So I just got my fitness watch today after updating it I look at the dashboard and it shows over 1000 calories burned and I haven’t used it yet. I’ve been reading similar forms on her with people having 500 calories added when they wake up but could mine be doubled cause it was mid day ? I’m confused and would really love some help. 

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‎01-17-2020 14:44

‎01-17-2020 14:44

Those are probably your BMR (basal metabolic rate) calorie burn, the calories you are always burning just by being alive.  These usually account for more than half of daily calories burned.

And they are credited even when you are not wearing the tracker, so it would include your BMR calories since midnight, even if you didn't have it set up yet then.

For more on this, see:

How does my Fitbit device calculate calories burned? 

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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‎01-17-2020 14:48

In response to JohnnyRow

‎01-17-2020 14:48

Thank you. Is there a way I can only have it show my calories for the times I’m active ?

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‎01-17-2020 14:50

In response to Mercades

‎01-17-2020 14:50

Sorry, but no.  BMR calories are always included, and cannot be turned off.

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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