Default is 400 calories I think, but what should I set it at?
To determine my calorie goal, I wore the watch for about a week and didn't reset the default goal (whatever that was). I just went to the gym and got a regular workout/run in with the Activity app running. Based on those daily calorie burns, including workouts, I then set my calorie goal (660 calories). But I don't consider the "Move" goal to be something I need to hit every day.
Over the past year or so, I have lost a solid 20 pounds. Before the Apple watch, I never exercised and I was north of 185 pounds. Now I hover around 165 pounds (6 feet tall). I can hardly believe how much the watch has motivated me. Over time, with a lower weight and better health and stamina, my calorie goal has become a lot harder to hit, but I have kept it at 660.
The challenge of hitting my Move goal EVERY DAY of one month almost killed me last month. I made it 14 days but honestly, a person needs some rest days! No more "every day of the month" Move challenges for me. I know I could reduce my calorie goal, but it is just high enough to motivate me to a good workout in 3-5 days/week.