I'm New Again...

katelouiseoz

Hi, second time at MFP as I stopped tracking my food a while ago - although I haven't put anymore weight on I still haven't achieved what I waned to the first time! Back on track again

I do have one question... When you search for certain things it comes up with mulitple choices (vodka, soda and lime) went from 25 cal to 200? which do you select?

Thanks

gjc50

I WOULD GO WITH WHAT I THINK IS CLOSER . SURELY YOU HAVE SOME IDEA OF WHAT CALORIES MAY BE

cip1

I tend to go for the one slightly higher then what I think it might be just to make sure I don't underestimate horribly...

hark15

Welcome back!! I am in the same boat - I stopped tracking for a while and sort of went stagnant on my progress. Hoping to jump back into it!

I usually go with what I think is closer but if I'm not sure (usually the difference isn't quite so drastic) I tend to pick the higher one just to be safe! I'd rather eat less than what i think i'm eating than more!

anabell31

Hi there!! If something I'm trying to log has multiple entries (especially recipes or combined items) I look at the back of one or two things to get a general idea of how many calories it would have and pick whatever entry is closest to that

plantgrrl

Sometimes I'll double check them against livestrong or calorie count or google it...if it's a restaurant they sometimes have the nutrition facts on their websites. It's worth it to me to double check. Also, I'm new again too as of a few weeks ago. Welcome back!

Zombierawr

Double check you have the correct amount— ie maybe an ounce is 25 calories, but a cup is 200. Worse comes to worse, it always better to over estimate than under. I'll add you so you can have someone encouraging you!

katelouiseoz

Thanks guys

Accepted your friend request - thanks soooo much!!