MFP weight loss # does not reflect actual weight lost

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Golfgal425
Golfgal425 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I started using MFP a couple of years ago and have gone through intermittent "undisciplined" stages along the way. I began using it seriously again about 43 days ago. Here's my issue: Before I came back to MFP, I had gained about 9.5 lbs since the last time I logged in. MFP only started counting my pounds lost after I got down to my previous number, so the first 9.5 lbs I lost aren't being accounted for in my total. It shows me as losing 20 lbs instead of 29.5. Is there a way to fix this so my true weight loss total is being recorded? Thanks!

I tried posting this in technical discussion, but it wouldn't let me!

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  • PositivelyFlawed
    PositivelyFlawed Posts: 316 Member
    go to checkin and edit your starting weight, that should do it
  • lilig81
    lilig81 Posts: 20 Member
    I've had the same issue and would be interested in knowing how to rectifiy this! sorry I can't be any more help!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    have to use the website version and amend your very first weight entry as that's where it counts from

    MY HOME>CHECK-IN>EDIT PREVIOUS ENTRIES

    set it to your starting weight (this time round) and it should be fine
  • Golfgal425
    Golfgal425 Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you, ellivort! I mostly use the app so I didn't see the extra settings under check in. Your suggestion fixed the problem! :) Lil, do what ellivort says . It's super easy :)
  • lilig81
    lilig81 Posts: 20 Member
    EXCELLENT!! THANKS!!!
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