MFP Plan
jdh419
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Is anyone here on one of the paid MFP plans? I am confused about how to pick the best plan for me. I go to the gym 3x a week for weight training and try to get in as much walking and jogging as possible. I track by macros. High protein low fat and moderate carbs. Any help would be appreciated!
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MFP doesn't provide plans, paid or unpaid. This is a calorie-counting app -- also designed for keeping track of nutrition and exercise. You're going to find people following low-carb, high-carb, keto, low-fat, IF, vegetarian, vegan, high protein, and all kinds of other programs. You get to choose your own eating program.
Is your current program doing what you want it to do? Are you happy with what and how you're eating, and how you're exercising? Fantastic. Post on the boards and make some friends, and share your success with us. Is it not what you want? Go through the guided setup, find a level of calories that suits you & your activity, and then post on the boards and you'll get support. In any case, welcome to MFP and best of success to you.8 -
MFP doesn't provide plans, paid or unpaid. This is a calorie-counting app -- also designed for keeping track of nutrition and exercise. You're going to find people following low-carb, high-carb, keto, low-fat, IF, vegetarian, vegan, high protein, and all kinds of other programs. You get to choose your own eating program.
Is your current program doing what you want it to do? Are you happy with what and how you're eating, and how you're exercising? Fantastic. Post on the boards and make some friends, and share your success with us. Is it not what you want? Go through the guided setup, find a level of calories that suits you & your activity, and then post on the boards and you'll get support. In any case, welcome to MFP and best of success to you.
I believe there is a "plans" feature that some people have access to that is in beta testing. Some of them are paid. I am not sure what exactly they are but it's possible that's what she's referring to.5 -
Yes! There are paid plans. Thanks for your alls input! @ZoneFive yes I am happy with what I got going. Thanks for the support. Sometimes I get compulsive with diet plans! I don't know why. I think I have a horrible relationship with food! I was on two plans plus MFP at the same time. I'll search the community. Thanks again!3
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Just wanted to share this is what I was asking about...0
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Just wanted to share this is what I was asking about...
That's just premium rather than meal plans/workout plans.
If you're here just for general weight loss, Premium isn't really necessary.
In my opinion it's only really useful to people who really need to micromanage their nutrition i.e. athletes. You can track calories, macros, micros and exercise just fine in the free version.
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Just wanted to share this is what I was asking about...
That's just premium rather than meal plans/workout plans.
If you're here just for general weight loss, Premium isn't really necessary.
In my opinion it's only really useful to people who really need to micromanage their nutrition i.e. athletes. You can track calories, macros, micros and exercise just fine in the free version.
As MikePTY said, there is some kind of new plans feature, and it's new (perhaps in beta). People were asking about it in the help section a few weeks ago, because it wasn't working right.
I'd certainly not try it until feedback shows it is actually working right and explains what it does (and I'm pretty anti plans in general since I think people learn more by creating their own plans), but it is something that apparently exists.
Ah, here's one of the posts I was thinking about (one of the help posts was referred to it): https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10777160/mfp-plans-under-construction#latest
I haven't noticed any updates.1 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Just wanted to share this is what I was asking about...
That's just premium rather than meal plans/workout plans.
If you're here just for general weight loss, Premium isn't really necessary.
In my opinion it's only really useful to people who really need to micromanage their nutrition i.e. athletes. You can track calories, macros, micros and exercise just fine in the free version.
As MikePTY said, there is some kind of new plans feature, and it's new (perhaps in beta). People were asking about it in the help section a few weeks ago, because it wasn't working right.
I'd certainly not try it until feedback shows it is actually working right and explains what it does (and I'm pretty anti plans in general since I think people learn more by creating their own plans), but it is something that apparently exists.
Ah, here's one of the posts I was thinking about (one of the help posts was referred to it): https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10777160/mfp-plans-under-construction#latest
I haven't noticed any updates.
Just found an article about it.
https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
@jdh419 there is an option in mine to sign up for a 30 day free trial of premium, so I suppose if you really wanted to see if it was available and give it a whirl, there's nothing to stop you. But I stand by my original post, it's probably an unnecessary expense.
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Just wanted to share this is what I was asking about...
That's just premium rather than meal plans/workout plans.
If you're here just for general weight loss, Premium isn't really necessary.
In my opinion it's only really useful to people who really need to micromanage their nutrition i.e. athletes. You can track calories, macros, micros and exercise just fine in the free version.
As MikePTY said, there is some kind of new plans feature, and it's new (perhaps in beta). People were asking about it in the help section a few weeks ago, because it wasn't working right.
I'd certainly not try it until feedback shows it is actually working right and explains what it does (and I'm pretty anti plans in general since I think people learn more by creating their own plans), but it is something that apparently exists.
Ah, here's one of the posts I was thinking about (one of the help posts was referred to it): https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10777160/mfp-plans-under-construction#latest
I haven't noticed any updates.
Just found an article about it.
https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
@jdh419 there is an option in mine to sign up for a 30 day free trial of premium, so I suppose if you really wanted to see if it was available and give it a whirl, there's nothing to stop you. But I stand by my original post, it's probably an unnecessary expense.
I am with you. I don't think it offers much more than what I need. Seems like so many of these apps cost and don't give anymore than MFP.1 -
I have to laugh because I am a premium member, and I don't have access to the Plans beta. But I have a dormant old regular account, and that one has access to the beta, but I'm prompted to sign up for premium in order to try it.
Which is basically just MFP described in a nutshell.7 -
I have to laugh because I am a premium member, and I don't have access to the Plans beta. But I have a dormant old regular account, and that one has access to the beta, but I'm prompted to sign up for premium in order to try it.
Which is basically just MFP described in a nutshell.
So are you happy with premium?0 -
I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).3
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).
It's a bit confusing because they're rolling it out only to some users in beta, but MFP is offering some kind of plan functionality, apparently to help support different goals. I've seen it on my app. It is for premium users, so I don't know much more than that.3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).
It's a bit confusing because they're rolling it out only to some users in beta, but MFP is offering some kind of plan functionality, apparently to help support different goals. I've seen it on my app. It is for premium users, so I don't know much more than that.
According the article I linked above, it will be available to both premium and standard users (I presume some sort of additional cost though).2 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).
It's a bit confusing because they're rolling it out only to some users in beta, but MFP is offering some kind of plan functionality, apparently to help support different goals. I've seen it on my app. It is for premium users, so I don't know much more than that.
According the article I linked above, it will be available to both premium and standard users (I presume some sort of additional cost though).
Oops, I missed your link! That's very helpful. When I saw them on my phone, the "9,000 steps a day" plan was available for me (as a non-premium user) and the others were locked.2 -
janejellyroll wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).
It's a bit confusing because they're rolling it out only to some users in beta, but MFP is offering some kind of plan functionality, apparently to help support different goals. I've seen it on my app. It is for premium users, so I don't know much more than that.
Sorry. I thought I had quoted the specific post I was referring to, which had a screen image clearly referencing payment plans for premium.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »I'm pretty sure those are payment plans they're referring to (monthly or annual).
It's a bit confusing because they're rolling it out only to some users in beta, but MFP is offering some kind of plan functionality, apparently to help support different goals. I've seen it on my app. It is for premium users, so I don't know much more than that.
Sorry. I thought I had quoted the specific post I was referring to, which had a screen image clearly referencing payment plans for premium.
I think the image is maybe referring to pricing plans, rather than eating plans?2 -
Here is a screenshot of the beta plans.
They aren't food plans, but rather plans to improve your diet or exercise. Only available for premium members, although you can try one when signing up for a month free premium trial.
They remind me of the plans offered through a company's insurance (the type that gets you a discount or money in a medical account).
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It does look like there's a "high protein" one too. From the link @tinkerbellang83 gave above: https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
I kind of wonder what they do that's different from normal, so I hope someone reports back (I'm idly curious, not interested in doing one).
I'm actually feeling rather negative/depressed about this (from the link): "MyFitnessPal now offers Plans, one of the most requested feature; 82% of MFP users stated they would use a “plans” features. MyFitnessPal Plans will act as the ultimate fitness and nutrition guide for users. Users will be prompted to select plans each designed to make their nutrition and fitness journey as easy as possible..." I kind of wonder why people want MFP to tell them how they are supposed to do this rather than figuring it out for themselves, which seems to me much more educational and useful longterm, but whatever.2 -
"We saw that our users were immensely successful at hitting their goals when they attentively logged their food and exercise into the MyFitnessPal app. MFP Plans removes the complexity of dieting and nutrition for users and gives them doable, easy to follow day-to-day instructions. This will lead to greater user success in meeting goals."
Let's make a bet @lemurcat2 as to how many people prefer easy to follow day-to-day instructions as opposed to figuring out a process that will have a chance of being easy enough for them to follow it long term and most of the time?
Because you will follow the plan... you will lose weight... fast!
YEAH!
<and then you will get off the plan. and you will regain weight. and then time will pass. and then you will get on the plan. and you will follow the plan.. and you will lose weight... fast! YEAH! and then you will get off the plan. and you will...>5 -
"We saw that our users were immensely successful at hitting their goals when they attentively logged their food and exercise into the MyFitnessPal app. MFP Plans removes the complexity of dieting and nutrition for users and gives them doable, easy to follow day-to-day instructions. This will lead to greater user success in meeting goals."
Let's make a bet @lemurcat2 as to how many people prefer easy to follow day-to-day instructions as opposed to figuring out a process that will have a chance of being easy enough for them to follow it long term and most of the time?
Because you will follow the plan... you will lose weight... fast!
YEAH!
<and then you will get off the plan. and you will regain weight. and then time will pass. and then you will get on the plan. and you will follow the plan.. and you will lose weight... fast! YEAH! and then you will get off the plan. and you will...>
It would be funny if the "easy to follow day-to-day instructions" were (every day): eat X calories in any combination of foods and meals you choose. Because what's easier to follow than that?2 -
It does look like there's a "high protein" one too. From the link @tinkerbellang83 gave above: https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
I kind of wonder what they do that's different from normal, so I hope someone reports back (I'm idly curious, not interested in doing one).
I'm actually feeling rather negative/depressed about this (from the link): "MyFitnessPal now offers Plans, one of the most requested feature; 82% of MFP users stated they would use a “plans” features. MyFitnessPal Plans will act as the ultimate fitness and nutrition guide for users. Users will be prompted to select plans each designed to make their nutrition and fitness journey as easy as possible..." I kind of wonder why people want MFP to tell them how they are supposed to do this rather than figuring it out for themselves, which seems to me much more educational and useful longterm, but whatever.
I suppose, not everyone is here to lose/gain weight, some people are trying to improve their fitness and nutrition, so this might help those people, who might otherwise not know where to start.1 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »It does look like there's a "high protein" one too. From the link @tinkerbellang83 gave above: https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
I kind of wonder what they do that's different from normal, so I hope someone reports back (I'm idly curious, not interested in doing one).
I'm actually feeling rather negative/depressed about this (from the link): "MyFitnessPal now offers Plans, one of the most requested feature; 82% of MFP users stated they would use a “plans” features. MyFitnessPal Plans will act as the ultimate fitness and nutrition guide for users. Users will be prompted to select plans each designed to make their nutrition and fitness journey as easy as possible..." I kind of wonder why people want MFP to tell them how they are supposed to do this rather than figuring it out for themselves, which seems to me much more educational and useful longterm, but whatever.
I suppose, not everyone is here to lose/gain weight, some people are trying to improve their fitness and nutrition, so this might help those people, who might otherwise not know where to start.
I'm not at all assuming people are not interested in health/nutrition/fitness, I certainly am (and I find the suggestion that I must be assuming people are not a bit puzzling). I also would not want to be relying on MFP as my authority there. It's already mind-boggling how many people take the defaults as some personal plan that must be adhered to in all ways (MFP told me I needed to eat 1200 or under to lose; I'm over my fat, will I lose weight?). Just imagine how some selected plan would encourage people to take it as gospel.
Well, better MFP than Fung, I suppose, but I have not been impressed by the advice on the blog.
There's too much magic thinking in the diet world and I worry a bit that pre-set plans would play into that, but like I said I'm curious as to what they actually are, maybe I'm wrong.4 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »It does look like there's a "high protein" one too. From the link @tinkerbellang83 gave above: https://about.underarmour.com/news/2019/10/introducing-myfitnesspal-plans
I kind of wonder what they do that's different from normal, so I hope someone reports back (I'm idly curious, not interested in doing one).
I'm actually feeling rather negative/depressed about this (from the link): "MyFitnessPal now offers Plans, one of the most requested feature; 82% of MFP users stated they would use a “plans” features. MyFitnessPal Plans will act as the ultimate fitness and nutrition guide for users. Users will be prompted to select plans each designed to make their nutrition and fitness journey as easy as possible..." I kind of wonder why people want MFP to tell them how they are supposed to do this rather than figuring it out for themselves, which seems to me much more educational and useful longterm, but whatever.
I suppose, not everyone is here to lose/gain weight, some people are trying to improve their fitness and nutrition, so this might help those people, who might otherwise not know where to start.
I'm not at all assuming people are not interested in health/nutrition/fitness, I certainly am. I also would not want to be relying on MFP as my authority there. It's already mind-boggling how many people take the defaults as some personal plan that must be adhered to in all ways (MFP told me I needed to eat 1200 or under to lose; I'm over my fat, will I lose weight?). Just imagine how some selected plan would encourage people to take it as gospel.
Well, better MFP than Fung, I suppose, but I have not been impressed by the advise on the blog.
Actually yes I agree with you on that side of things the blog is awful and forever posting contradictory info from "leading experts". I suppose I'd want to see what these plans are before writing them off I guess.2 -
Fair enough. I agree with that.0
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Wow this is just so strange to me that so many people have never heard of the "plans" option on MFP. I am tempted to go for a trial just to be able to report back. LOL! Spark People (SP) did the same thing. The diehard SP members love it. I have an account on SP and MFP. My trainer has asked me to use MFP. I am not sure which one I like better.1
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I wouldn't be likely to be attracted to plans (I'm really bad at liking other people's rules
), so even though I saw the Plans beta entry in the app menu, I didn't look into it. I suppose this (below) is a plan, though, and I did it:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p1
(Shameless self-promotion! :flowerforyou: )8 -
That's a "figure out how to create your own plan," so excellent.
(I just noticed someone else assuming that the typical MFP defaults were a special way of eating created for them and their needs, and thus that adhering to them should affect losses. Just imagine what will get blown up or misunderstood with the canned "personal plans.")
Yeah, I'm probably being too gloomy.3 -
Just disagreed
because you're NOT being too gloomy 
<but if you don't want a disagree I will change it to a hug... ok.... I did change it
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