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Calcium Amount
Hi, I was wondering about the mfp Calcium recommendations. It just says "100" as being the full daily need, but it doesn't say what unit of measure they're using... the RDA is 1000 MG of Calcium I believe but also varies for men vs women, postmenopausal women, etc. Im realizing it might be for "100 percent" but doesnt…
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Meal Scan
Morning, just wondering if someone can tell me why I don't see the meal scan on my Apple IOS S6 the barcode is there but not the meal scan (yes I have Premium) Thanks in advance for any advise
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Basmati rice calories
OK so I'm little confused as how to measure rice. Tonight I made basmati rice. It says 160 cals per 1/4 cup so i did ( 2 )1/4 cups thinking it's 320 calories when cooked. Is that correct?
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Greek yogurt.... acne?
Has anyone heard if there's a link between eating greek yogurt and having a breakout of acne? I'm vegetarian and find greek yogurt very satiating. It's great for low calories and high protein. But after I eat it I seem to get some acne appear around my mouth. I'm starting to think if there's a link? I don't really want to…
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Leftovers and food safety
There are a number of good resources on how long it is safe to store foods including leftovers. The USDA is the go-to resource in the USA. The USDA is also pretty conservative because they really don't want anyone to get sick. They recommend keeping leftovers no more than three or four days in the refrigerator. Many foods…
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BMR and TDEE
I have used an online tool to calculate by BMR which is 1366 and my TDEE which is 1878. I can't get a clear understanding of how many calories I need to aim for daily to lose weight based on these numbers. Any info would be appreciated.
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Winter eating
Is it just me or do you all also tend to eat more during the winter?
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simple high protein breakfast
This isn't some ground breaking recipe or anything, just my current go to breakfast. Gives me a good start with a lot of protein, so I can enjoy my carbs later. 3 egg whites 1 large egg 3 strips of Jenn-o low fat turkey bacon 1 la tortilla factory wheat tortilla Dash of Siracha chili sauce Cook turkeu bacon till desired.…
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Is it alright to go over the macro goal for fat?
Hi all! First of all, please do forgive me if this is a very silly question - I've only been tracking for about a week. I've been paying the most attention to my 'bottom line' of total calories rather than the macros particularly as I get used to the mechanism and the habit of tracking everything I eat. But looking back…
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Nutrition settings
Hi I am looking to track my calcium and vit D intake. When looking on the goal settings it says they are set at 100% DV. But was is the DV set at in mg etc ? Can anyone tell me please? Thank you 😊
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Egg Whites?! What are you using?
I LOVE me some egg whites, i usually cook up about 5 eggs, but im struggling finding the best thing to fry them in.. I usually do 7g of butter or half a serving for 50 calories, and that just seems ridiculous to me! What alternatives are you using? :) Ive been scouring the forums for some answers and have landed on maybe a…
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Lol
I've been learning to eat healthy since the beginning of this month but it's still not enough because I love chips and fruit snacks lol. I've given up all carbonated drinks, sweets, ice cream and most processed foods. My husband eats all of that crap. It's hard to cook for both of us and our child when they both are picky.…
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Weekly Total vs Weekly Net Calories
Hi all, This week I went to dinner with my family right before going back to university so I decided to indulge in a more decadent meal than I usually would. Currently I eat 1700 calories to maintain my weight, which is about 100-104 pounds depending on the day. I’m a 5”2 female who exercises about 4 days a week. I…
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Caloric deficit
I've read a study that indicated a 16:8 fast was as effective as a 350 calorie deficit in terms of weight loss. Is that good science? If so, can the effects of an actual deficit and fasting be stacked? Last, can I effectively stack fasting, an intake deficit and, workout (while maintaining a 35/40/25 protein/carb/fat macro…
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How do you use a scale for food?
Hello all, So I am thinking about getting a food scale for the first time. Do you have any recommendations for a good cheap one? I am new to this and don’t know how to weight food. How do you find calories for specifics weights? Like for fruits and veggies? Do I just look up online how many calories in ounces or something?…
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Tracking advice
New here and finding my way. Can I change my macros from grams to % for tracking not just on my goals? Thanks
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Does fruit give you a tummy ache?
This topic has probably already been posted, but I didn't see it when I searched.... so thought I would start a new topic. Just wondering if any of you have this issue, and if so, what do you do? I am NOT a fan of fruits and veggies, but am trying to incorporate more of them into my daily intake.... you know, because they…
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Commenting on other people food diaries?
I am proud I have been logging all my food and drink since I started here, in June. I love looking at other people's diaries because I learn so much. But sometimes I want to comment on people's diary - how much sugar they eat, their choices or even little things, like I see they record food that has wrong nutritients…
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Diabetes Eating Out Problem
I've started my health journey this Jan. I work in London at a busy job so I often don't get time to make my own lunch so I end up eating out. I want to ensure I keep eating well even though. Any tips or methods I can use to make sure I can eat out well - what has worked / not worked for other people?
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Serving size question
Instacart accidentally gave me a different cereal then I regularly buy . Cascade Farms Honey Oat crunch , the serving size says 1 1/4 cup 65 grams which I’m assuming is just 1/4 cup not 1 cup and 1/4 right?
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Snacks
Hello all I work in an office and can't get away from my desk often. I need high protein low carb snacks/foods I can keep in my desk drawer un-refrigerated. Thanks for your help
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Goal of being a derby dame
I need some nutrition ideas as I go from 196 to 160 and start roller skating again. I don’t know protein levels I should aim for or if there are other goals for weight loss and muscle gain. Thank you!
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Logging Food in MFP
HI All, I like to use MFP as a planner, as well as a tracker. I found it really overwhelming to log everything when I am eating it, instead I like to plan/log it in advance and follow the plan. I am trying to use some of the recipes provided because I cook from scratch (so the barcode scanning doesn't help me all that…
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Optavia
Is anyone else doing the Optavia/MediFast plan? I am on the 5&1 and would like to connect with people on a similar journey.
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Vitamins and supplements
Does anyone know of an easy way to track or log vitamins and supplements on MyFitnessPal? I take both however I may be taking too much of some depending on what’s in the foods I eat. Too much of some can be toxic.
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Red wine
I am looking to lose weight. Get lean and strong by summertime. I have heard lots on alcohol l. Would having 2 glasses of red wine on like a Saturday once a week or even twice a month be bad, interfere with goals?
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Lets talk popcorn
suggestions on best low calorie microwave popcorn
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Protein Powder
Hey everyone! I’m looking into protein powders and would love to get input on what brands you use and how you like them? There are so many options to choose from!
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Need more calcium
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has good ideas on eating more calcium but not the calories that go with it like in dairy foods. What healthy low calorie, high in calcium foods would you suggest?
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Erewhon calorie counts
Hi. Has anyone found a good place for calorie counts for the prepared foods and smoothies at Erewhon?