I dont agree with myFitnessPal methods

47Jacqueline

My feeling is if you don't like the process, find a new one that you like better.

super_monty

At a 31ls loss I will stick to it. The method of logging alone has work for me.

sgthaggard

Go to <My Home>, <Weigh-in>, <Track Additional Measurements>. Input 'body fat %.

wewon

MFP is great as a tool to track whatever combination of macros/calories/pop tarts work for you.

I didn't notice any "method" that is compulsory for MFP users. Other than the oft-quoted "Create a 3500 calorie weekly deficit and you will lose 1lb of fat". Which is absurd anyway so I just ignore it.

I agree that 'weight' is a rubbish indicator of health, BMI also for that matter.

I agree with this.

But in all fairness, OP, what exactly are you disagreeing with MFP in terms of their methods?

MFP does have the ability to record both your weight and track your measurements, so there are a variety of tools at your disposal. When to use which one and how to interpret it is completely up to you. I'm not aware of a function on MFP that reads these measurements and declares one "obese".

chocl8girl

Overthinker is overthinking...

bathsheba_c

Overthinker is overthinking...

Which one? The overthinker saying that MFP doesn't work because people have muscle? Or the overthinker saying that muscle isn't heavier than fat because we are really talking about density (as if people aren't using weight as an estimate of their volume, or something)?

chocl8girl

Overthinker is overthinking...

Which one? The overthinker saying that MFP doesn't work because people have muscle? Or the overthinker saying that muscle isn't heavier than fat because we are really talking about density (as if people aren't using weight as an estimate of their volume, or something)?

I was referring to the OP with my comment, but anyone who obsesses too much over a one size fits all solution to weight loss and health I would consider to be an overthinker...

vtachycardia

Overthinker is overthinking...

Which one? The overthinker saying that MFP doesn't work because people have muscle? Or the overthinker saying that muscle isn't heavier than fat because we are really talking about density (as if people aren't using weight as an estimate of their volume, or something)?

i is brake law o fizzik

bathsheba_c

Overthinker is overthinking...

Which one? The overthinker saying that MFP doesn't work because people have muscle? Or the overthinker saying that muscle isn't heavier than fat because we are really talking about density (as if people aren't using weight as an estimate of their volume, or something)?

i is brake law o fizzik

:huh:

vtachycardia

me too

LovePBandJ

Then, why are you here? Go to the site that follows your preferred method.

ichigo007

Weight
Since it is denser, muscle does weigh more than fat if you compare same-size portions. On average, the density of fat is 0.9 g/mL. The density of muscle is 1.1 g/mL. Using the averages, 1 liter of muscle weighs 1.06 kg, or 2.3 lbs., while 1 liter of fat weighs .9 kg, or 1.98 lbs. This may vary due to numerous factors including race, being extremely lean, or being extremely obese, according to "Exercise Physiology" by William D. McArdle, et al.



Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/438693-a-pound-of-fat-vs-a-pound-of-muscle/#ixzz233O7YTkj

WendyTerry420

I would not have been able to lose weight without it. It's a great tool. I keep track of all my measurements in addition to my scale weight. I'm not sure what the OP's point is. :ohwell:

3LittleMonkeyMom

It rubs the lotion on it's skin, or it gets the hose again.

Now I must go dance.

laurie571

Thank you for enlightening us.

BTW, taking pictures of yourself in a mirror with your iPhone is grounds for having your man card revoked.:laugh:

LOL @ man card revoction

elisa123gal

I can't listen to all the different advice given out on this site. If something else works for you great. But seems mfp is the average person and it works.

Di3012

I recommend he does a little more homework before jumping in and not knowing how to swim.
Fact: Muscle is heavier than fat and it will always be that way. Buy a tape measure and a scale.

Muscle is not "heavier" than fat. :huh:

Yes it is... 1 cubic cm of fat is lighter than 1 cubic cm of muscle.

LOL - that is volume, which is nothing to do with heavier. You are correct that density and volume are different, but heavy is a weight, weight is weight. 100 Kilo of Fat is the same as 100 Kilo of muscle, the same that 100kilo of feathers is the same as 100kilo of lead.

Yes, but the sizes will be different, hence the change in a person's shape.

Nobody is disputing the "a pound is a pound" issue - but a pound of muscle stuck besides a pound of fat will show the muscle to be significantly smaller. This is what that poster meant when he said muscle is heavier than fat.

sarakarolina18

Let's face it, everything in the real world isn't "Look at me, I'm 19% body fat!" It's "Look at me, I'm 120 pounds now."

Amen!

ZugTheMegasaurus

While weight does not provide an accurate summary of overall health, it's far from useless as far as obesity is concerned. Someone who is 450 pounds is obese and not healthy; there is no human body capable of being that weight and being healthy or non-obese at the same time. It's when you get into the gray area of "this may or may not be healthy depending on the individual" that you need to start looking at other measures.

Hellbent_Heidi

So what's the point you're trying to make?

The solution is quite simple...if you don't like it...don't use it. The facts show that this site is working for a LOT of people. :ohwell: