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How do I scan For calories
How do I scan packets for calories
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Food Scales
Can someone point me to some good scales that will link automatically to the App? Many thanks in advance Rich
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Carb Cycling: Truth or Fiction?
I've been hearing about carb cycling as a good technique lose body fat. Is there any truth to it, or is it simply CICO? If it is simply CICO I wonder if carb cycling might be a way to better stay on track. If there is any food category I crave, it's carbs.
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Zoe programme
Hi everyone, "I would like your thoughts on Zoe Membership. It's tailored to your body's nutrient response, and I'm considering it. I'm not interested in anything heavily advertised by celebrities and am currently using the free MFP app. So, be honest and share your thoughts. Thank you."
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Non or Low-Caffeine Preworkout
Does anyone have any recommendations for a non-caffeinated or low caffeinated preworkout? Long story short, I recently tried a pre-workout powder that has 180 mg of caffeine. I'm currently on medication where I need to watch my caffeine intake, so I have only taken a half-scoop instead. It tastes like garbage, but it…
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Calories in app question
I really want to know when i put lets say chicken and rice and they say how much calories in it, do they include oil . Salt etc.. or should i put it manually
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Underweight, recent diabetes diagnosis, need to gain weight
I’m 80, recent diabetes diagnosis, underweight, very active ( workout w/weights 2-3 times weekly- steps per day =at least 2 miles), no assist needs. How to gain weight, watch carbs, get enough protein. Help!
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Nutrition is mind field.
This is my biggest struggle getting this right is a struggle . With now exactly what portion size to have ECT
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Meal preps on the go
What cold meal prep ideas do you have on the go? ATM I’m having Turkey mince and wild rice. Tuna, boiled eggs. Cottage cheese & pineapple. Chicken, asparagus and avocado. Salmon & wild rice.
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My calorie goal is too low
Hello, MyFitnessPal has set my calorie goal as 1040, based upon my age, height, weight, etc. However, because I am not eating 1200 calories a day I cannot access certain features and I am being told I must adjust my calorie goal up to do so. There are a couple of problems with this, firstly, it appears your calorie goal…
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Protein Powder Recommendations
Hi, I'm looking for a dairy & gluten free protein powder that is good for baking (e.g. pancakes, muffins, etc.). I have a very sensitive palette and I absolutely HATE the taste of protein powder which is why I don't mix it into shakes, and use other ingredients to drown it out in my baking (e.g. dark chocolate). If you…
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Should I worry about a plant fat heavy diet?
Fatty foods are the only foods that really satiate me. I used to eat a lot of garbage, but over the past year, I've switched to mostly plant-based, unsaturated fats (nuts, peanut butter, avocados, high-quality olive oil, etc.). I eat a moderate amount of cheese and eggs (maybe every other day?) and meat when I can afford…
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Whole vs. Ground chia seeds?
Hi everyone! I know sometimes seeds can be tricky for our digestive system to break down. That being said, are ground chia seeds better absorbed by the body than whole ones?
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How do I increase protein while being dairy free.
Needing help. I was hitting 120g of protein daily, I was enjoying a lot of greek yogurts and cottage cheese etc but due to recent tests I have been told I need to change to dairy free. My body doesn’t tolerate cows. I am struggling badly trying to hit protein, all The dairy free alternatives seem to be very low in protein.
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Carb allotment
Hi there -I just started this yesterday - I’m new to tracking macros and am having a heck of a time getting my recommended amount of carbs in to my eating plan - I went over on the protein and fat amounts but seeing as I can’t eat wheat and find that most grains seem to trigger an eating frenzy I stay away from them - any…
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Fueling Before And After Workouts
What do you like to eat prior to and after your workouts? I just had a situation today where I basically "bonked" towards the end of my workout and ended up feeling very faint and dizzy. Luckily I was able to get myself home and ate a bunch of carbs until my head felt level. Don't want that to happen again. I had a protein…
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Argh
Just wrote something and it got cancelled
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Best natural foods to balance hormones
I'm a 44-year-old woman. I have been researching natural foods to balance my hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Based on research, I have started adding 1/2 teaspoon maca to my protein powder, which may help with estrogen. However, I'm relatively new in my journey and want to hear from other women. Does anyone have any…
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Has something happened to pizzas?
I am in australia but maybe this is a global thing, or maybe it is just in my head. A few years ago I used to eat pizzas and they were around 5000kj or 1100 calories But now when I look at pizzas everything seems to be 7000kj even 8000kj Has something changed or maybe I am misremembering or not comparing apples to apples.
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Carbs in vodka
I’m sure this has been asked but I can’t find it. I logged 2 oz of vodka and the calculator returned with 32 g of carbs instead of 0. Can I fix this? Thanks!
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Low carb low sugar snacks
I’m having trouble finding healthy snacks. My trainer said stay away from prepackaged food. So what would be good for low carb low sugar? The more protein the better. Lol
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Healthy dinner
Healthy dinner prepped. Full of veggies
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Carnivore way of life
Are there any others on here that are eating a mostly carnivore diet? I’m eating meat, eggs, and cheese, limited veggies.
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I need help with way of eating . I’m trying to tone up and gain muscle but I wanna loose weight ?
List item of food that benefit both . What advices is best and I also go to the gym .
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More calories…?
Hello! Hopefully I’m in the right place. Quick question. I’m 64kg slim and I exercise probably 3-4 times a week. I’ve always restricted calories. Anything from 1000 to 1200 per day. On a weekend I allow myself more. My question is should I up my calories to 1400? And train more times a week? Would this give me any benefit?…
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Do I log things that use a different metabolic pathway (ribose)?
I'm not quite sure how to write down this question as I'm not sure I really understand the whole process. I'm currently experimenting with D-Ribose (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribose), a simple sugar, which, however does not provide energy directly within the blood but helps in energy generation within the…
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Green garlic
Why is green garlic so calorie laden?
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Saturated fat in a banana?
when I log a banana into myfitnesspal I get a warning that this food is high in saturated fat. When I check the nutritional breakdown for this food it says a 1/2 banana has 6 grams of saturated fat. Can this be correct?
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Scanning a barcode
When did Underarmor take away the ability to scan barcodes into our food diaries? That time saver is what kept me using this app. Anyone else have feedback on this loss?
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Apples
If i enter a medium apple, it's 97 calories. If I weigh an apple, in grams, (without the core) it's 171 calories? Why such a big discrepancy?