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Weekly calorie ppl! GOOD NEWS!
recently there was a discussion on here about the fact that the mfp app had changed an we were all no longer able to see how many calories we are under weekly goal. It had changed to daily average, very annoying. So this week my boyfriend emailed mfp explained this and they for back to him and said there is a new update…
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Gaining weight eating maintenance...
so myfitnesspal gave me 1660 calories per day for maintaining. I figured it was too much so I've been focusing on staying at/under 1500. Most days I have and yet I went from 122-124. So 2 questions: do you have any tips on efficiently/quickly dialing in on my true maintenance calories? And do you think I can attribute 2lbs…
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How do I do this?!?!?
I am finally at 125..I need tips on staying here!
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2lbs from ugw!!
So delighted to be here... I've lost around 50lbs since I gave birth last year. My question for maintainers... My goal weight is in the middle of my maintance range of 5 lbs, should I get to the bottom of the range to allow for the initial weight gain? Thank you ☺️
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Maintaining weight
Hi all...im struggling to keep weight on..im a chef on my feet 16hrs a day..i cant seem to eat enough to keep up with what im burning. ..any suggestions...im a 170cm tall 55kg and dropping between 1 and 2kg a wèek...
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Is 155 lbs too low for a male (5' 8")?
This morning I finally dipped below 155 lbs. I feel great, wears 32" pants and overall I think I look smart. There is still some more fat around belly which I hope to get rid of very soon. Now the question - Is 155 lbs too low for a male who is 5' 8" tall? My plan is to get down to 150 lbs and then start strength training.
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Counting Calories
Has counting calories been sustainable for weight loss maintenance for you? I'm talking about 3-5+ years. If yes, please share any tips or strategies that have made counting calories more sustainable. If not, please share what happened, such as was it not realistic, found a better strategy, etc. Thank you!
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Maintenance, TDEE + activity level?
Hi I have just moved into maintenance and will shortly be attempting a body recomp. I intend to do strength/resistance training 3x per week (30 mins), cardio 1x per week (60 mins of zumba) plus will be walking at a moderate pace at least 1-2 hours per day (more when the weather's good). I will also be doing the occasional…
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Natural ways to stop bloating...
I'm looking for natural ways to get rid of bloating.. I'm currently using a supplement that is just like diurex water capsules. But I feel like it doesn't work as well like I want it to.
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Need Advice!!
I have been maintaining for a few months now but since I got home from holiday in June I can't keep within my calories and over eat. I don't seem to have any will power. I have been doing so much with friends and family and although I'm glad I'm enjoying the summer I need to control my eating. I've put on a few pounds…
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Help! Still losing weight!
I went on maintenance in May. Since then I have lost 11 more pounds! I know, I know, we all ate a bazillion calories to get large so why is it so hard to stop deficit eating? MFP has me at 1540 calories. I eat between 1600-1800. I exercise on the elliptical 1 hour each morning, do some dumbbell exercises most days and…
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Help if possible?
Does anyone know how to find out how many calories to consume to stay at maintenance weight? Bit of background about me I've reached my goal weight 126lbs I'm 5ft 1 and MFP had my calorie intake set to 1623 calories per day. I'm looking to mostly strip body fat now and maintain at 126lbs I do cardio 3/4 times a week and do…
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How quick to see changes in body recomp?
Hi all! So I guess I'm doing a body recomp type thing right now. I'm eating at a very small deficit because I'm training for my first marathon and I want to make sure not to undereat. It's exhausting even with how much I'm eating now! Over the past couple of months I've basically maintained my weight, I would lose a couple…
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Having a very hard time maintaining
I've been maintaining for a few months now...I've been trying to slowly add more calories in but I feel as though I'm still restricting myself too much because some days I have such a lack of energy and occasionally I binge and hate myself afterwards..last weekend I went away and pretty much ate whatever I wanted. Since…
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After the weight is gone taking HCG....what next?
Hi, my name is Robin. I'm a 56 year old woman living in Florida, and i am a professional singer. This is my second time doing the hcg diet, and this time i plan on KEEPING off the weight by learning how to maintain. I know how to lose but in these past few years it has become clear that i need help in the keeping it off…
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How to transition
Hey there - I've lost about 40 lbs and am about 6 lbs away from goal. Any tips for transitioning to maintenance mode? I'm still losing at a decent clip at 1500 calories a day. Thanks for any help. :)
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Fitbit accuracy
Does anyone else use the Fitbit with MFP? I am doubting its accuracy at this point
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Post Anorexic, physically recovered
Hi there, I am currently a healthly 21 year old female, that has now been sucessfully physically recovered from anoreixa for a few months and obtained my pre anorexic weight, being a BMI of 20/1, from my lowest BMI of 13. This discussion really is just for anyone, who is recovered physically, and how, if any, their…
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Hard to eat so many calories.....need help
:s find it frustrating to eat so many calories a day. I'm underweight 5'4, 102 pounds if that. Supposed to eat 2,150-2500 a day please help lol
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Time to go maintenance!?!
I am happy to report that I have officially reached my goal!!! I have lost 20lbs over the last 3 months (a little fast I know, but I have my high school reunion this weekend :D ). I plan to loose 3 or 4lbs more over the next month to have a little wiggle room for when I "go maintenance" (aka stay in the 145-150lb range).…
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Stuck in a rut - long term low calories.
Hi everyone, I've been wanting to post for a while as I would like some advice. I am a 25 year old female, 5 ft 5 and 120 lbs. For about 4 years I have been eating 1300 calories a day, with a bit more on weekends including alcohol. I am currently maintains my weigh overall but experience 1-3 pound fluctuations over the…
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Should one consume the calories spent during excercise
Good day! My goal is to maintain my body weight, how ever, should I consume the calories I spend during exercise? For eg: if the total daily calorie intake is 2100 calories and you spend 300 on a run, the calories tracker will automatically add the total daily calorie goal to 2400. Should I work on consuming the calories I…
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Lower body fat percentage, then build mass
I've lost about 25lbs since March of this year and I feel great! Now, with my body fat reducing every week, I'm planning packing on some muscle.
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Body Weights
I've been reassessing my goals this past weekend and I've decided to transition into maintenance. I've lost 65 pounds over the past 4 years (half of it in the past 7 months). I'm at 175 pounds and I'm 5'11" which puts me just a hair under the upper limit of my healthy BMI. I am happy with this weight so I'm not worried…
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Macros
Hey I was wondering, should I hit my macros if I'm trying to maintain my weight? Kinda new to the whole macro thing... Thanks for the help.
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Weight From Muscle?
I guess I'm wondering how much muscle weight I could possibly have. I number of months ago I reached my goal weight. I decided to increase my calories by 100 per day in an attempt to maintain. Since then I have put on a few pounds. It didn't take me long to see that I was gaining, and to go back to my original calorie…
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Discouraged by weight loss study
I just read the scientific study (reported by most major news outlets) that says it's next to impossible for people who are overweight to maintain their weight loss long term, this has really dashed my hopes of looking good again..
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Weight loss
Lost 5 lbs
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Any people lost weight and have kept it off for 3 years or more?
Please comment on how you did this? How did you control your appetite? How did you prevent yourself from becoming calorie obsessed?
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It's hard to give myself a break/eat more
Hi all. Long time lurker, but first time posting. I've been using a combination of MFP and exercise for a couple of years now, with breaks on and off. At the start of this year, I decided to set a goal to reach my GW before my holiday to Spain in June. I achieved this, but now my weight is continuing to decrease... My…