Changing your start weight, help!

LoeshaElizabeth
LoeshaElizabeth Posts: 96 Member
edited November 28 in Getting Started
Im really frustrated. I started on mfp feb last year and did really well loosing 17lb (im only 4ft 11 so that was quite an achievement). Only I fell off the bandwagon as many of us do and put it all back on plus nearly a stone more. Im back and doing well again having lost 5lb on just over a week and making more of a lifestyle change than a fad with good hearty meals, portion control and working out without becoming obsessive. However because i'm heavier than when I started a year ago mfp isn't saying I've lost anything until I get to that weight and its a bit disheartening having lost 5lb and not seeing the ticker move. How do I change my starting weight? does anyone know? because I've looked everywhere and just can't find it :(

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  • Lo0BLu
    Lo0BLu Posts: 84 Member
    Well I'm no expert but I think this is what you want.
    Go to settings at the top of the page in the white section (between help and log out)
    Click on Update Diet / Fitness profile
    and you can change your current weight there.
    Hope this helps
    :)
  • SoleilxStitch
    SoleilxStitch Posts: 95 Member
    check in >> edit previous entries is at the bottom of the table
  • Lo0BLu
    Lo0BLu Posts: 84 Member
    ooh yes that is better :)
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
    ​Please see this article, and search for other helpful articles, on the MFP Help pages...

    myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/en/portal/articles/10592-how-do-i-change-my-starting-weight-or-edit-incorrect-weight-entries-


    You must use the Web version, not the mobile apps, to update your starting weight or edit previous entries. On your mobile device, you can use the Web browser and request to load the desktop site.

    Navigate to APPS > Tickers > Update your weight data. Enter your desired starting weight and click Save Changes. That will update the oldest date/weight in your profile, which is used to calculate your overall loss (or gain).

    Alternately, navigate to MY HOME > Check-in > Edit Previous Entries.

    a. Enter a new value in the Starting Weight text box and click Change; or

    b. Scroll down and click on the highest page number to take you to the oldest date/weight entry. Once you find your oldest date/weight entry, under Add New Entry, enter the new date/weight and click Add New Entry. That will replace the oldest date/weight with your new one.

    c. If you want to keep all of your historical data, Add New Entry at least one day older than the oldest date/weight.
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