does myfitnesspal work for YOU!?
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Myfitnesspal works. I followed it for a little over a month. I didn't always stick to my calorie goals, because I was really freakin hungry. I did log everything though. It wasn't hard to log food, since I have the phone app. It's pretty easy to log wherever you are if you have that.
After about a month I lost 5 lbs, but I was really tired and hungry and fell off the wagon for a couple months. I gained back 3 of those pounds.
A few weeks ago, I decided to re-evaluate. I got off a couple of medicines that have weight gain listed as side effects. Those three pounds, plus a couple more just fell off. I am not nearly as hungry as I used to be. I am not currently logging my calories, but I do make an effort to eat healthy foods. This time, it's much easier.
So, the moral of my story is that yes, Myfitnesspal works, but there are many other factors that can affect your weight loss other than calories and exercise. There are motivational/emotional aspects and aspects to your metabolism, like hormones or medications, that can greatly affect whether or not you succeed at losing weight.
If you stick to the program, it works, but try to look at all the areas of your life to see if there is anything that might be making things more difficult for you.0 -
It most definitely worked for me!
Logging was difficult for the first few weeks, because I wasn't used to weighing or measuring everything so precisely, but mostly because I wasn't used to a healthy diet. It had been a long time since I'd been in the habit of cooking real food 2 or 3 times every day and that was a big hassle in the beginning even though I enjoyed the food. There were a lot of changes in a short time, but by the end of the first month it was all just a normal part of my daily routine.
I came pretty close to hitting the 5 week prediction most weeks, perhaps because I used that as an indicator of whether or not I was eating back the right percentage of exercise calories. For most of my weight loss phase MFP was set up for a 1 pound/week loss, the elliptical machines at the gym provided my primary cardio, and eating back 2/3rds of my exercise calories kept me almost exactly on target. Evidently I burned fewer calories on the elliptical than either MFP or the gym would have had me believe. Toward the end I switched to running for my cardio and needed to increase my calories. I'm in maintenance now, run 3 or 4 times a week, and have to eat back 100% of my exercise calories - and then some - to keep my weight up.0 -
Using MFP has kept me on track for the longest time ever! The best thing about it for me is that this week I'm off work and tomorrow we go away to stay with various friends and family for the week.
I have simply set my calorie goals for maintenance this week and I feel guilt free now when I log the extras that I know I will have as I'm eating at other people's homes.
Use the site honestly and log everything!0 -
MFP has helped me log in my calories and keep better track. I no longer have to guesstimate and add it all up in my head x3.0
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It really works for me when I put in a little effort as well. The last month or so I haven't really seen any weight loss because I have been sort of slacking, but now that I'm back on track I've lost two pounds this week!
This is the only thing that has worked for me because it is the only thing I have really stuck with.0 -
yes very much so!
i do not find it difficult to log food ever, i find it very simple, even when I am out and about because i can use the app on my phone
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@Gatekeep introduced me to MFP and like him I try to log everything. I have also been getting more exercise in. The accountability is the big thing. When you have to log everything, you think about why you're not eating something you crave and why you go out of your way to fit that exercise in. One thing I can't speak to is whether the predictions about the 5 week weight loss are accurate. Every night it tells me what I will weigh in 5 more weeks. What did it predict when I started 5 weeks ago? I don't remember that number.0
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i barely started 1 week ago.....do u guys know when will i see my first result?
btw-congrats to all u who have lost weight!0 -
MFP doesn't work for me.
I work for MFP. LOL It says 'jump', I say 'how high' and then I do it. LOL It tells me how much to eat, I stick as close to that as possible, and then it motivates me to exercise so I can get it to tell me to eat more. LMAO Yes, it definitely works. I've lost almost 29 lbs in less than 6 months, almost 75% to my ultimate goal, feeling better than ever and people can tell I've been working hard.0 -
Honestly, for me, NO, it hasn't done much in way of weight loss BUT it does keep me accountable to eat healthier and be more conscious of my choices. I am dealing with hormone issues right now so my only goal is to not GAIN any more weight. The encouragement here is awesome though!0
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It's very easy to log with a smart phone. I log everything-I am very honest. The *** in 5 weeks would be accurate for me IF I followed everyday the same.
I have some "bad" days, but that's what makes this doable is I can have some bad/good days and I still lose and it keeps me from getting too far off track.
I wish there was an extra tool that would say what you will weigh in 2.5 weeks if the previous 2.5 weeks were the same. I wished it would add total calories for a week or month too0 -
It's the best thing I have ever tried. The good out weigh the bad. I have found great pals who are full of support. I am more committed to my goal and to myself. I just feel so good using this site.0
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It's the best thing I have ever tried. The good out weigh the bad. I have found great pals who are full of support. I am more committed to my goal and to myself. I just feel so good using this site.0
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Me too....keep it up!0
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MFP is a tool, and a tool does not work unless it is utilized.
People who work their goals and use these resources will succeed, and those who do not shall fail, blaming MFP, the government, their genes, thyroid or bad parenting.
It works if you work it.0 -
MFP is a tool, and a tool does not work unless it is utilized.
People who work their goals and use these resources will succeed, and those who do not shall fail, blaming MFP, the government, their genes, thyroid or bad parenting.
It works if you work it.
What!?!? I can't blame "goverment parenting genes"? That's it! I quit!
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I have certainly benefited from MFP. Even though I've only lost 15 pounds, people notice a difference (I joined in November). It helps me stay accountable and honest about what I put into my mouth. It helps me with portion control and really knowing what's in my food and how much is enough and how much is TOO much! I have learned a lot about myself and my eating habits and it's made a huge difference. Sure, logging isn't always fun, but I need to know that people are out there, watching out for me and paying attention. The support is amazing!0
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It works if you log EVERYTHING and of course exercise. I have gone on and off and found I'm happier when I am on here talking with new friends that all have the same mind set, and keep myself in check with logging. When I get too busy and don't log I feel as though I'm cheating myself. Hoping after I move and settle, I will get back on track, but YES it will work for you if you use it faithfully.0
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There sure are a lot of success stories posted here. I don't think there was one person who wrote that this site hasn't helped them in some way. That's to be expected since those that didn't find it helpful are probably long gone, Nevertheless, seeing that so many people are helped is encouraging.
I'm a new member (1 month now) and I like using the site to log my food and exercise. I'm probably driving my family and friends nuts with my constant talking about "can't eat that" and "I wonder how many calories are in that" but I'm sure that'll taper off the longer I do this.
Anyway, thanks to all who wrote to tell of your experiences as that is good encouragement.0 -
This site is the ONLY thing that has worked for me!!! I love it and don't plan on quitting anytime soon. I can't find support on here anywhere else like I do on here, and I love being able to help others, get advice, find recipes, etc. It's AMAZING! 0
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Ive had success on and off MFP. I wouldn't call it a program per say just a tool that makes things easy to track and yes you get support and are accountable but, I find being accountable to myself helps more than to someone else even though chatting with friends is good motivation. What has helped me in general is CONSTANT research and reading into healthy eating and finding what works for me. A lot of that can't be done on MFP but you get some decent info sometimes. Then using MFP to track my diet. Also you have to stick with it. In the beginning it can et discouraging. Going over on things and be under calories some days. You just have to find the perfect balance and use the site to keep track of that. 0
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If you are serious, you will always end up back here on MFP. **** happens and people fall off the wagon or take a break.
Eating right and exercising is a learning experience and doesn't happen over night. Its a lifestyle change.
When you realize how important being healthy is then you will really fight for it. I blame the FDA and all these food companies for putting this **** on the shelves and in restaurants and making it very hard for anyone to eat healthy.
One day at a time just like any other habit changes you make.
Add lots of supportive friends and get involved, it will make it much easier to stick with when you make friends on here!0 -
Yes I can say it does work. Since Oct 16th i've logged in absolutely everything I eat and every calorie I burned. I also exercise about 6 days a week. I've lost 10 pounds in 8 weeks. Thats pretty good for me since i dont have alot of weight to loose (about 17 - 20 lbs is my goal)0
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This site has been a great tool for me. In many ways, as a tracker, a community of support and a resource for information. I believe I would not have been nearly as successful if I hadn't found this. 18.5lbs from my goal. I will be successful with MFP and all my friends' help.0
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Yes! Why wouldn't it?
Great friends for support.
Logging food and exercise is easy.
Updates your goals/weight loss journey
I love it.0 -
MFP is like all other websites that allow you to track food and exercise calories. It is YOU / ME that needs to use it properly. Be honest with yourself and record everything you eat and also be honest about what you burn during exercise. Be consistent and you will succeed.0
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This site is awesome. It works for me. Once I started i log everything, and i was amazed at how fast the wrong foods add up, I am not perfect and do slip up a bit, just yesterday i had burger king for lunch, I went home did my mommy duties then jumped on the treadmil for 30 min and burned most of it off and had a REAL LIGHT dinner, but this site has been a life saver and it is great support from the people on here. 0
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For me, having a food journal and really seeing the breakdown of calories, fat, protein, carbs, etc. really helps me. Knowing that I have to log each meal and snack makes me accountable and makes me think before I mindlessly shove an entire bag of doritos down my throat. I also now weigh everything out, which I have never down before and find it really helpful. If a serving size says 1/3 of a cup, I take out my measuring cups and make sure it's accurate. It's also wonderful and motivating talking to the other people on this sight and getting words of encouragement from them. I love seeing the comments after I log in some exercise! I've only been on here for a short time, but I'm really enjoying it, and I've already lost 6 pounds.0
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MFP has totally worked for me, and for that i will be forever grateful! Especially since it's FREE!
I log anything with a calorie value of 30+. I leave myself a 150-200 calorie buffer to account for errors and things like my tea that i have 10-12 cups a day.
The main thing i have got from this site though is education. Sure, it takes a bit of effort to sift through the mountains of slurry that makes up most of the "information" people put forward, most of which is just recycled myths, but by reading the research certain posters put up, you learn who actually knows their stuff and who doesn't.
Joe, Acg, Sidesteal, Sunshine et all...Cheers! :drinker:0
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