Overview
We don't recommend changing your budget often, so your data is easy to compare over time and you can see how well you've paced long term.
If your resting heart rate changes (medication, change in condition) you may need to change your PacePoints budget.
Many factors can affect your budget, and if you're under or over your budget because of a temporary change in your health or circumstances, you shouldn't change your budget.
If you're not sure if your budget needs changing or need any assistance, reach out to Member Support.
How do I know that my PacePoints budget is right for me?
Your PacePoints budget should help you balance rest and activity throughout the day to prevent triggering symptoms or causing a crash.
Some signs your PacePoints budget might need adjusting:
Your budget is too low: You're using more PacePoints each day than your budget allows, but this isn't making your symptoms worse or triggering a crash.
Your budget is too high: You stay well below your budget, using only a portion of your budgeted PacePoints, yet still experience a crash or worsening symptoms.
If your current PacePoints budget isn't helping you pace your day, try these steps:
Always start by making sure that your heart rate zones match your level of activity.
Figure out how many PacePoints it takes for your symptoms to increase or a crash to occur. You might not know the exact number yet, that’s fine, it can take a few tries.
Set your budget just below that threshold.
It can take time to find the right budget, so don’t worry if you need to adjust it more than once.
How do heart rate zones affect PacePoints?
You earn PacePoints based on how much time you spend in each zone. If your zones aren’t accurate, your notifications and graphs won’t reflect how you use energy, or how you actually feel. So adjusting your zones will affect how quickly you use your PacePoints budget.
So when reviewing PacePoints, it’s best to first make sure your zones are working well for you.
If you’re unsure about a change in your recent PacePoint usage, reach out to Member Support. Our team is here to help you understand your data.
When should I change my PacePoints budget?
You shouldn't need to change your PacePoints budget unless there's been a significant change in your condition or how you manage it. Examples of this include:
You've started or stopped a long-term medication that may impact your heart rate.
A significant, long-term change to your condition which has caused a definite increase or decrease to your heart rate.
Your points budget doesn't feel right:
You are using significantly more points without a worsening of symptoms
You are using way fewer than your budget but feeling a worsening of symptoms
You have changed your heart rate zones, which has changed how many points you use each day, without a change in activity.
Because PacePoints generate based on your heart rate zones, you should always adjust your heart rate zones first, then your PacePoints budget. Both can take some time before you find what works best for you.
We don't recommend changing your PacePoint budget too regularly. The goal is to find a stable amount of activity you can do each day that won't worsen your symptoms.
Keeping your budget consistent will help you gain better insights into how effectively you're pacing and help you balance your exertion levels throughout the day.
How do I change my PacePoints budget?
You can manually adjust your PacePoints budget here:
1. Go to Profile
2. Go to Pacing settings
3. Go to Budget and PaceSetter
2. Then, simply tap the + - until you've got the number you're looking for.
If you'd like help setting your budget, please contact us at Member Support via the Profile section of the app.
Can Member Support help me choose a new PacePoints budget?
Our team would be happy to review your PacePoints budget with you. First, they will check that your heart rate zones are set up correctly. Then, you will be asked to share a screenshot of your recent PacePoints usage.
To find your recent PacePoints usage in the app, tap the PacePoints tab on the Today page:
And then send a screenshot of your usage for the last week:
Our Member Support team will then ask some questions to understand your needs and recommend a new budget to try based on the information provided.