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M_lifts
M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
hi all!
found this website quite randomly on my android phone. Needed something to kickstart my weight loss again! i had lost 18lbs and found that i couldnt shift anymore weight. so decided to give this a go!

I found the first few days quite challenging as ive never given a thought about how many calories food had etc! so now im a bit more aware and am starting to make healthier choices.

my job keeps me quite active as im constantly walking, getting up and down flights of stairs etc. but when it asked me about my activity i said mostly on my feet- so im on 1200 calories. is this too little? do i need to eat more?

thanks!

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  • stlouiscardinalsfan
    stlouiscardinalsfan Posts: 23
    When you are done with your workday hit the exercise tab and type in how long you are walking around, then it will give you extra calories you can consume for that day! :)
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    Welcome!

    Listen to your body. If 1200 isn't enough, increase by 100 calories or so. See how you feel and adjust as needed. You know best. According to MFP, I get 1230 and I'm always over. I'd die on 1230.

    Charmagne
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    oh right, so it doesnt factor this in then? eek?! id say i spend atleast 2-4 hrs walking from one ward to another! and do 4 flights of stairs atleast 3-4 times! man, have i been getting this wrong all week?! ive been counting in exercises than i do at home like fitness videos or when i go to zumba.
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    Welcome!

    Listen to your body. If 1200 isn't enough, increase by 100 calories or so. See how you feel and adjust as needed. You know best. According to MFP, I get 1230 and I'm always over. I'd die on 1230.

    Charmagne

    hello, im so glad u mention this! coz im constantly hungry!!! maybe i'll try increasing by 100 calories and see how i feel, ive been snacking on tangerines like they are going out of fashion! lol
  • maggieschuck
    maggieschuck Posts: 174
    As you add your food and exercise the calories will adjust. If I burn 600 calories at the gym then I need to eat more to support the work out. Stay away from empty calories like soda, flavored energy water or energy drinks. I had to reprogram my brain on what is really good for you. Fat Free or Sugar Free doesn't always mean its good. I found meeting with a trainer and nutritionist a few time was good for me. Its more one on one. They can help you get started in the right direction.
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    As you add your food and exercise the calories will adjust. If I burn 600 calories at the gym then I need to eat more to support the work out. Stay away from empty calories like soda, flavored energy water or energy drinks. I had to reprogram my brain on what is really good for you. Fat Free or Sugar Free doesn't always mean its good. I found meeting with a trainer and nutritionist a few time was good for me. Its more one on one. They can help you get started in the right direction.

    hello.thank u,this is quite helpful.
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