-
show calcium in mg needs to be an option
given that our goal is in "mg" = mine in 1200 for calcium - why aren't we given the option of show calcium mg in the food diary? So i understand i use 120% but why do I then have to translate from percentages to mg all the time? myfitnesspal is computerized - it'd be nothing for them to do it versus relying on human who is…
-
Are You Over-Eating or Under-Eating?
My question is pretty simple. When factoring your daily caloric needs and macros, do you need to hit just the BMR -total daily calories burned to lose weight or BMR -total daily calories burned plus 500 deficit if wanting to lose 1 pound a week? Need to know if I’m over-eating or under-eating! Maybe you’re wondering the…
-
Destructive behaviour/ food addiction - anyone else?
I worked out with my personal trainer this morning, good session, burned a lot of calories. 2 hours later I went to McDonald's for lunch! I had a cheeseburger and medium fries so not the worst meal (about 700 calories) but it's like I can't help myself. Then once I have been to McDonalds I give up and eat rubbish later in…
-
Sugar in fruit
I would like to ask a question.. every time I try to add fruit to my daily diet, it shows me that it is full of sugar. I don't eat a lot of carbs, fats or even Protein. I don't finish my portion but while trying to eat any fruit it shows that "I have reached my sugar percent" so what if I eat more than the daily percent,…
-
Stuck in Ketosis even when consuming mucho carbs ?
Anyone have any ideas what could cause this? I am not complaining by any means... but I am just curious. I have been consuming easily 150 carbs a day. Around 50 or so of those carbs are fiber. A majority of it soluble. Could that be it? I don't really eat all the carbs at once, and very little of it is sugar. Just what is…
-
Is shrimp ok for a full week's protein?
I like to have one day of meal prep and then just eat the same thing all week. Is shrimp ok to have for my protein source for an entire week? I just wanted to make sure shrimp don't have really high impurity levels like tuna with mercury, etc where you're not supposed to eat it too frequently. I would be eating like…
-
Supplements!
Daily supps I use for protein/energy/gut health/skin/workouts/immunity/ are all vegan/plant-based/gluten-free/dairy-free/artificial flavor free!
-
HAPPY PI DAY!
What's your favorite kinda pie?
-
Pescatarian
How do you pescatarian eaters get your protein when you don't want to overdo it with the seafood?
-
Quest Products
I have seen multiple things saying quest chips/bars/cookies are healthy alternatives but I have also seen several things posted that they are just as bad if not worse for you. I’ve had the chips before and they are great tasting, just don’t know if I’m helping or hurting my diet. Any information is appreciated :)
-
TDEE Calorie deficit
Hi guys A little bit confused about calorie deficits- so the TDEE calculator says my maintenance calories are 1850- so minus 500 to lose weight is 1350 which I have set on MFP. I’ve started a new exercise routine on top of this where I burn 250-400 cals per day. My question is do I eat these calories back as I’m already in…
-
How to measure/weigh - before or after cooked weight?
I'm trying to figure out how to calculate the calories, etc. in a corned beef I made. The weight before and after cooking is significantly different. I made this in a slow-cooker, covered in water. According to the label, a serving is 4 ounces and that's 200 calories. Before cooking: 5.6 pounds = 89.6 ounces Cooked weight,…
-
Fish & Brewis calories???
Hi all, so here's my dilemma. My MIL is giving us homemade fish & brewis for supper tonight. I have NO idea how to record the calories for this one. Looking at the different entries in the 'food list', calories for the same amount range from 125 to 1200. How in the world do I log this?????? (she's the kind of cook who just…
-
Calories & Nutrients - Help!
Hi everyone! Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I've been scrolling for ages, and can't find a thread on it. I've been using MFP for years, albeit on & off, and it's worked well for me in the past. I have 1200 cals to use each day. I make sure I enter my cals accurately every time, don't use generic entries,…
-
Any other Japanese foodies out there?
Hi everyone!! I am really obsessed with Japanese food lately and have been looking for some new recipes to try! I just made this omelette rice this morning, choosing to stir-fry the rice instead with peas, carrots, and bamboo shoots because I don’t like ketchup. Any recipes anyone would like to share?
-
Losing weight On KETO!
Hi guys! who has been on keto and what is your experience! Any tips you can give?! 😊
-
Diet during pregnancy
I’m in the process of becoming a surrogate. I’m just a couple weeks away from my embryo transfer date. I’m looking for advice/suggestions on how to maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy and remain healthy while not gaining an excess amount of weight. I’ve already gained more than I’d like to over the past year. What…
-
Peanuts...IN the shell?
This HAS to be a common question, but I did a search and can't find the answer. I might be phrasing it wrong, though. In looking for peanuts, I get measurements like "1/2 cup, shelled". Well...I like to shell them as I eat them! :) I don't really want to shell out 1/2 cup then eat them. So, anyone know ABOUT how many…
-
optimize this one area and your fat loss will be almost effortless..
Just the other week, I thought I was good, but fatigue was catching up to a point I wasn’t able to sleep; I was also overthinking stuff... In today's digital age, workaholics and the “grind-life” are often put on a pedestal. However, this attitude can lead to poor sleep cycles, lack of rest and recovery, and, ultimately -…
-
Eating more to lose more
I just recently quit WW and decided to only use this app. I have used it along side of WW for a while now but WW is telling me 1,200 is my calories and I def need more. I have been eating 1,450/day and I think I am on the right track. Anyone else start eating more cals and the weight loss came quicker? I was told to use…
-
Cut off for “not enough calories”
If MFP doesn’t think you are eating enough calories, you get a message saying so. Is the cutoff 1,000 calories? Thanks.
-
Interesting information visualizations about food
I'm a master's student at Georgia Tech studying human-computer interaction. As I'm recently exploring MyFitnessPal community for a study project in a class, I think it will be nice for me to make a little contribution to the community. So I decided it will be a good idea to share some food-related works I found interesting…
-
How do I weigh my food?
I've had success by using cup/tablespoons and the listed serving sizes etc but I know that weighing your food is the golden standard. I did a search but didn't see anyone break this topic down. Maybe this is a straight forward and I'm being silly but I want to make sure I'm doing it right when I start! Can someone explain…
-
Are "What I Eat In A Day" video actually helpful?
After spending some time online, I've come to the conclusion that people like the whole "What I eat in a day" video series that different personalities put out. I didn't really understand the appeal until I landed on WW (Weight Watchers) with my wife. Suddenly, I was concerned about what I was making for dinner. I didn't…
-
Too Much on the Bottom and Not Enough in the Middle: Nanaimo Bar Outrage
I got a big laugh out of this story. I've made Nanaimo bars once and only once - too dangerously yummy! https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/12/world/canada/Nanaimo-Bar-Outrage-Canada.html?smid=em-share An online post of a Nanaimo bar photo swiftly prompted criticism in Canada and discussion about the treat’s ideal proportions.…
-
My relationship with bread/carbs ;-)
-
Is 2800 mg of Sodium per day unhealthy for someone who is not very active?
RDA is 2300mg, and the internet claims the "average american" consumes 3400mg per day. I'm pretty sure if I were more active, 2800mg would be no issue, but I'm not and will not be for a while. I don't know why, but I'm stuck on this, is it too much? This is the average sodium content for 3 factor75 meals that come to about…
-
Food diary
I thought that when I previously used MFP that if you tried to search in the food section you got a whole range of options come up .. not just what you’ve scanned before ... where has this gone ?... I am a premium member 🤔
-
Food diary
I thought that when I previously used MFP that if you tried to search in the food section you got a whole range of options come up .. not just what you’ve scanned before ... where has this gone ?... I am a premium member 🤔
-
Macros for ground beef raw vs cooked
SO, logging raw ground beef seems inaccurate, as it still has all the fat. I drain off as much grease as I can when cooking, so how do you log cooked ground beef? I understand most meats reduce 25% due to lost water, but ground beef pre-cooked has a lot more fat than cooked meat.