I dont agree with myFitnessPal methods
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My understanding now is that...
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier
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ok. I'll stop using it then0
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My understanding now is that...
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier
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My understanding now is that...
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier
OK.
If you don't agree with eating a moderate amount and doing some exercise - and balancing these two things... what do you recommend??0 -
Well MFP does allow you to track your measurements too. 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."
I do agree that the scale isn't accurate, but that's something everyone here learns anyway. Thus, NSVs.0 -
How dare you doubt MFP :laugh: :laugh:0
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My understanding now is that...
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier
And your point is? I'm asking sincerely. Ive lost 25 lbs with MFP,. Its the first thing thats worked for me in years. Even if what you're saying is true, i dont understand what you want us to do about it.0 -
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.0 -
I'm pretty happy with counting my calories and exercise. It's the only way I can keep track of what I'm eating and stops me from going overboard. I don't understand the point you're trying to make?0
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I understand what you are trying to say, but i would say it is the easiest tool i have used to lose weght. there is no counting points green yellow pink days or what ever. just here is what you can eat to acheive your goal to get healthy and fit.0
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My understanding now is that...
1) Weightloss is not an accurate indicator of obesity
2) The only way to be certain of one's obesity is to measure body fat percentage and this involves a scale AND a tape measure
3) Muscle mass can completely throw off your understanding of how fat you are if you are just using a scale because it will in same case make you heavier0 -
MyFitnessPal isn't perfect, but it's a tool - obviously you bring your own knowledge and self-understanding to it and adapt as you need to. You can disregard the bits that aren't helpful to you, and make use of the bits that are - or if it's not helpful at all, there are other sites/apps you could try. I'm finding it useful, despite the fact that losing weight isn't my main goal, and I am more focused on gaining strength and endurance.0
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The what now!?0
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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:0 -
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:0 -
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.
LOL at this!0 -
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.0 -
Its not compulsory to use, its a bit like a remote control on the tv, if you dont like what you see you , we do have a choice, we can always change channels0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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