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Do you count and link your Fitbit calories to mfp?
Do you count and link your Fitbit calories to mfp? Im on 1200 calories a day - Sometimes my Fitbit will say I’ve burned 300 cals from A walk or run ? Do people link these calories to their day and still loose weight ?
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Down 10 pounds in 14 days!
So, I'm in the military and I have semi-annual weigh-ins every 6 months. Like most of us, COVID caused some weight gain. Well, I have to weigh-in in a a few days and I'm having to slough weight like a madman. Since starting my new routine, I'm down 10lbs in 14 days... which is insane. And it's not like it's even had. 10k…
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I think I am losing too much too fast - help or suggestions
Hi. I began my weight loss journey approximately a month ago. I then weighed 13.8 stone. I now weigh 12.10. Almost a stone gone in a month I feel this is too much too fast, however I am eating between 500-700 calories below my maintenance. So I am taking in 1700-2000 calories when my maintenance is 2500. My job involves a…
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Is my new diet plan enough for me to lose weight?
Hi all! Finally at a point in my life that I feel I need to take steps to become abit healthier and lighter (both in both and mind, haha!) :) For reference, I'm 5ft 2 (and a half), and currently 95kg. I have just started a calorie deficit diet 1300kcal a day, along with 5,000 steps a day. Is this enough for me to lose…
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How do I stop binging after fasting?
90% of the time, I binge after fasting. It’s really making me feel discouraged and disgusting. I need some advice, please.
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Medication to aid weight loss?
I was wondering if anyone has had any success with medication (actually prescribed by a Dr) for weight loss. I have a feeling the specialist I see next week is going to want to put me on something, but I was prescribed metformin years and years ago and it did nothing for me. I know there are a lot more out there now but…
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Macros and Weight Loss
Hey everyone I’m new to the whole Macro/ Calorie thing and I’m trying to loose weight. I have a lingering question about weight loss and loosing fat. In order to loose weight is meeting or staying under my macros for the day enough or am I supposed to be burning more calories than I consume? I’m open to any advice or…
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Mattress
Hello Everyone, I am looking to buy a new mattress for my mom, she has had back issues recently, would anyone suggest a good mattress and a good place to get one?
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When should I start a maintenance diet?
Hey all. I've been logging in for 22 days and have been faithful to the calorie limitations. I've dropped consistently, more at the beginning but averaging a 0.6 lb per day loss. Having lost 14 lbs. in 22 days, I wonder if I should be doing a maintenance diet at this point, or if I should stick with the calorie limits I…
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Alcohol Free Sleep Deprivation?
Hey, Just wondering if anyone is getting similiar symptoms to me. I have been a regular drinker for quite a while and have decided to now restrict my alcohol intake to moderate levels 1 day a week while I'm trying to loose weight. I'm feeling much more alert during the day but finding it quite hard to sleep properly at the…
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should I not be logging my workouts?
I lift 7 days a week after school and am on a fairly major cut right now attempting to lose 1.5-2 pounds per week and I put lightly active on my fitness pal, but I also log my workouts which gives me plus 400 calories but does me saying i’m lightly active already account for this?
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Is anyone on Trulicity?
After a trial of Metformin by A1C has remained between 6-6.4, so my pcp has added Trulicty. I’ve felt immediately better and after 3 weeks I’ve lost almost 10 pounds. My pcp was a big fan and said that a nurse in the office has lost 50 on Trulicty. I do experience stomach aches about 18 hours after each dose, but it goes…
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Does anyone try to keep their boobs the same size without shrinking them for fat lost?
I know I don't want to loose mine,so I hold them in place with few bras before my work out.Just wonder if anyone else have better idea for this issue? I know it's a silly question.
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Help Setting Macros
I'm not sure what the Macros settings should be for weight loss? Help!
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Need help with exercise calories
Hi everyone I'm new to all of this so please excuse my dumb questions... I'm trying to get into shape and was wondering how 'calories burnt' works because I've seen a lot of conflicting answers on google. Surely if I burn 200 calories on a bike and then eat something that's 200 calories -- that's not how it works? I just…
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Hormones and weight loss
I just had a hysterectomy. Without the pain of periods de-stroying my will-power to stay away from refined sugar, I thought losing weight would be a sinch. But not so. I joined Noom and after three months, and no weight lost, they gave me a full refund. I joint Charge group, nutritionists that advise you. She finally…
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How else are you improving your health?
I consider weight loss to be just one part of an overall push I’m making to become healthier and feel better, especially since I know I’m genetically predisposed to a variety of nasty diseases. I’m doing the straightforward: increasing my vegetable consumption, decreasing my sugar and simple carb intake, dedicating time to…
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Women in Menopause tips and support for these changing times
I am just entering menopause and feel that my body has changed so radically despite a decent diet and lots of exercise. Nothing seems to help me lose the weight that I gained in this last year. I'd like to start a support group for women like me who just want to feel happy and positive despite the radical changes in…
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PCOS and insulin resistant girlies
My doctor did diagnose me with PCOS and a year later i was also told i have insulin resistance. Both of these issues can cause weight gain but if i am going to be honest with my self i feel like my weight gain happened from my binge eating and also lack of physical activity due to the pandemic. The doctors keep trying to…
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Maintenance calories question
Ok so I workout 30-45 minutes 3- 4 times a week. Odd time I go to 5 days. When figuring out my maintenance cals as I lose weight. I use this calculator:…
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OMAD
To those of you currently practicing OMAD or have in the past, how long did it take you to get used to only eating one meal a day without hunger pains during the remainder of the day? I was interested in giving it a try and was curious to see how others experience with it have been. To those who tried and quit, what was…
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Hi! 2 questions
Hi everyone! I’ve been weightlifting for a few months now and was in a calorie deficit to lose a few pounds on the app. I’m trying to figure out if I still need to be in a deficit to lose another 2 or 3 inches off my waist. I’m not sure that I have “weight” to lose besides the belly fat. How do I make a plan on MFP? Would…
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10 Pounds
I am over 40 and my metabolism has slowed down. I actual think it has stopped 😩😩! My goal is to drop 10 pounds in 3 weeks. I work out 4-5 times a week. I do 30 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of strength training! HELP!
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Looking for some MFP friends
Looking for some friends to track weight loss with. Just started using MFP but been on my weight loss journey since mid may and lost 16kg so far. Got another 25kg to lose and I think having people to track it with would be beneficial in the long run. Add me!
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Intermittent fasting
Anyone doing intermittent fasting and would like have a little extra accountability and support? I'm currently doing 18:6.
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Overeating triggers
Does anyone know what their overeating triggers are? The only one I can really think of for me is watching tv. I mindlessly eat when I do that, I’m trying to think of other common ones.
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Metformin
Hey all, I hve been prescribed metformin for pcos. I am now taking 1000mg per day. I heard that some people lost weight through metformin, if true how long will they take?
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PCOS and insulin resistance
I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and Insulin resistance. We’ve started cutting out gluten, dairy (specifically because my partner isn’t meant to have those) and processed sugars. Has anyone who also has this got any tips on how to lose weight and maintain it.
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A Month Without Exercise - Lessons Learned
Work has ramped up considerably and I allowed long busy days and a crazy travel schedule to serve as my excuse to skip my daily 30 minutes of exercise. At the same time - my indefatigable nemesis - the tsunami of road/work food on offer has completely washed away my diet resolve. Aside from a general increased lumpiness, I…
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No changes
So I've been on a my fitness pal/calorie counting journey from February and have lost 3stone but the past 4 weeks I have stayed the same weight down to the very .9 ounces! Is this normal? Does it pass?