"If every day were like today... "
Aim4skinnyjeans
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"If every day were like today... You'd weigh _____ in 5 weeks!":
How well does MFP predict weight loss? Has anyone weighed what MFP estimated you'd weigh in 5 weeks?
(Here's to hoping that MFP predicts the future of my weight loss correctly):drinker:
How well does MFP predict weight loss? Has anyone weighed what MFP estimated you'd weigh in 5 weeks?
(Here's to hoping that MFP predicts the future of my weight loss correctly):drinker:
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MFP tells me that I'd weigh up to 10kg lighter in 5 weeks if everyday were like today. I don't believe it.
But in saying that, every day is not like today, sadly lol.0 -
I'll let you know in 5 weeks :laugh:0
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The number changes from day to day. Sadly, I've never stuck with it all that well for long enough to really make it. Not in 5 weeks.
Thankfully, on my bad days, what it tells me I'm hopefully never going to reach again xD0 -
It's supposed to change all the time.. your "in 5 weeks" date always changes
Seems fairly accurate to me.0 -
The problem is that every day is not just like today. Your body just doesn't work that way and MFP can predict anything it wants but it probably isn't accurate.0
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I tracked this one time, I wrote the weight on the calendar and stuck with my routine, every day it changes because one day I would work out more than the other. I would do walking / elliptical 3 days and strength training at least 2 other days. the calorie burn always different in the end I did not match what it had said but i was closer than when i started.0
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this is how it works.
(today's deficit x 7 x 5)/3500 = x lbs lost
your weight in 5 weeks = current weight - x
it doesnt take into account any strength training etc.0 -
maybe... I don't remember what it said 5 weeks ago... I never thought it was meant to be taken too seriously, I don't get all "wtf MFP, Y I NO weigh wut u said I gunna!" if it's not accurate. I think it's just like a fun little thing to motivate and close out your diary for the day.0
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I think the purpose of the "In five weeks..." is not necessarily to be accurate, but more so as a motivational tool for people to stay hopeful, persistent, and dedicated. I personally haven't measured it myself, as I exercise different amounts on different days, but I bet it's probably fairly accurate! BTW anyone who wants another buddy feel free to add me as a friend! :flowerforyou:0
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I don't think its meant to be taken too seriously, I think its more of a general guideline to be used as an eye-opener.0
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For a lark, I once plugged in 1,000,000 quick add calories as my entry after a Chinese buffet dinner...
"If every day were like today, you'd weigh 10,821.6 pounds in 5 weeks".0 -
maybe... I don't remember what it said 5 weeks ago... I never thought it was meant to be taken too seriously, I don't get all "wtf MFP, Y I NO weigh wut u said I gunna!" if it's not accurate. I think it's just like a fun little thing to motivate and close out your diary for the day.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
You all should, just for the fun of it, check what it says you will be in 5 weeks and set a reminder on your calendar to compare the weight with the predicted weight.0
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I don't find it helpful at all. I'd find it more helpful if it took account of your calories and exercise and weight over a longer period (a week or a fortnight say) and gave you a sensible projection "You're on target to lose this amount by x date". The "if every day were like today" prediction is nonsense and I think it encourages people to eat less and less.0
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For a lark, I once plugged in 1,000,000 quick add calories as my entry after a Chinese buffet dinner...
"If every day were like today, you'd weigh 10,821.6 pounds in 5 weeks".
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
at least they were optimistic that you wouldn't die.0 -
congrats on losing almost 40lbs.....0
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I absolutely love it, and I compete with it. I try to prove it wrong.
I don't require it to have the powers of God. it doesn't have to be prescient. It just has to be motivational.
which it is.0 -
You all should, just for the fun of it, check what it says you will be in 5 weeks and set a reminder on your calendar to compare the weight with the predicted weight.0
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Well im mad because the first time i did it, i was 10 pounds off, well thats when i was underestimating my calories for a whole month.. now i did it again, and i did make it but i was 5 days early. but it is fun to see that thing give me hope everyday, ,wow to see a number on a scale that i will not have seen in years!!! it is fun to see that number so low.0
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Well, i like it. Sure, if you exercise like crazy that day and don't eat like crazy - it will give you an unrealistic number.
But i decided to record it everyday about 6 weeks ago, so i check it now, and Ok - its not right on everyday - but if i look at it for
2 or 3 days - 5 weeks ago - its been right on! One of those 3 days is my normal workout and calorie intake - so Yes - it works pretty well and its fun to see that low number on my heavy exercise days!0
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