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Inspire 2 inaccurate calorie count

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‎08-11-2024 11:11 - last edited on ‎08-12-2024 06:32 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-11-2024 11:11 - last edited on ‎08-12-2024 06:32 by Fitbit Moderator

I just woke up and noticed I have 262 steps I know it could have been caused by a fan or what not but how do I take it off and it says I burned 1289 calories while I slept I am 312lbs just want to know if that’s accurate

 

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‎08-12-2024 06:30

‎08-12-2024 06:30

Welcome to the community forums @Aprilchambers14. 

Thank you for sharing the inquiry regarding calories. 

Fitbit devices combine your basal metabolic rate (BMR)—the rate at which you burn calories at rest to maintain vital body functions (including breathing, blood circulation, and heartbeat)—and your activity data to estimate your calories burned. If your device tracks heart rate, your heart-rate data is also included, especially to estimate calories burned during exercise. The number you see on your Fitbit device is your total calories burned for the day.

Your BMR is based on the physical data you entered in to your Fitbit account (height, weight, sex, and age) and accounts for at least half the calories you burn in a day. Because your body burns calories even if you’re asleep or not moving, you see calories burned on your device when you wake up and will notice this number increase throughout the day.

Note that in certain regions, you see kilojoules instead of calories. To change your units of measurement, see How do I change the units of measurement in my Fitbit account?

Additionally, I recommend confirming that the personal information you entered when setting up your Fitbit account (height, weight, gender, and age) is correct, as this may affect calorie counting. For more information, see How do I manage my Fitbit profile?

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