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  • helgashepherd
    helgashepherd Posts: 13
    Thanks everyone , you all seem to be telling me the same thing that I am not being accurate enough , I use the MFP guide to check what the calories are so when I made a ham and chesse panini I looked on the guide for a home made ham and cheese panini and used that . But is looks like you are all telling me to weigh my cheese, ham, bread separately and then count calories is that right .

    Is there a guide somewhere that says 2oz of chesse is however many calories etc


    thanks again for all helping I am trying hard to make this happen but realizing what a novice I am al all this , my son has just told me that running alone won't do it I need to weight train too, it seems everyone knows more than me
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Remember that when you are choosing food from the MFP database, many of these have been entered in by other members. If they are not by weight, don't choose them. Use your own weight and food labels to enter the food yourself, so you know the calorie count is accurate. This is tedious at first, but you will eventually have a list of your own foods to choose from and you can be confident that is is accurate and entered by weight.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Thanks everyone , you all seem to be telling me the same thing that I am not being accurate enough , I use the MFP guide to check what the calories are so when I made a ham and chesse panini I looked on the guide for a home made ham and cheese panini and used that . But is looks like you are all telling me to weigh my cheese, ham, bread separately and then count calories is that right .

    Is there a guide somewhere that says 2oz of chesse is however many calories etc


    thanks again for all helping I am trying hard to make this happen but realizing what a novice I am al all this , my son has just told me that running alone won't do it I need to weight train too, it seems everyone knows more than me

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide?hl=Logging+accurately&page=3#posts-19337078
    This is a bit daunting but gives you all the info you need for logging
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Thanks everyone , you all seem to be telling me the same thing that I am not being accurate enough , I use the MFP guide to check what the calories are so when I made a ham and chesse panini I looked on the guide for a home made ham and cheese panini and used that . But is looks like you are all telling me to weigh my cheese, ham, bread separately and then count calories is that right .

    Is there a guide somewhere that says 2oz of chesse is however many calories etc


    thanks again for all helping I am trying hard to make this happen but realizing what a novice I am al all this , my son has just told me that running alone won't do it I need to weight train too, it seems everyone knows more than me

    Yes, that's right.

    Most things will include nutrition info right on the package. For other things such as bulk foods, produce, and meat try http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list

    There's a learning curve, but it's essential that you log accurately.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Thanks everyone , you all seem to be telling me the same thing that I am not being accurate enough , I use the MFP guide to check what the calories are so when I made a ham and chesse panini I looked on the guide for a home made ham and cheese panini and used that . But is looks like you are all telling me to weigh my cheese, ham, bread separately and then count calories is that right .

    Is there a guide somewhere that says 2oz of chesse is however many calories etc


    thanks again for all helping I am trying hard to make this happen but realizing what a novice I am al all this , my son has just told me that running alone won't do it I need to weight train too, it seems everyone knows more than me

    It's a learning process. You'll get there.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Thanks everyone , you all seem to be telling me the same thing that I am not being accurate enough , I use the MFP guide to check what the calories are so when I made a ham and chesse panini I looked on the guide for a home made ham and cheese panini and used that . But is looks like you are all telling me to weigh my cheese, ham, bread separately and then count calories is that right .

    Is there a guide somewhere that says 2oz of chesse is however many calories etc


    thanks again for all helping I am trying hard to make this happen but realizing what a novice I am al all this , my son has just told me that running alone won't do it I need to weight train too, it seems everyone knows more than me

    2oz of cheese is going to vary in calories because not all cheeses have the same calorie count. calories for 2oz of feta is going to be different from 2 oz of gouda. get in the habit of reading food labels. if the food label includes cups AND grams go with grams (for weighing) don't get out a measuring cup. you'll get the hang of it in no time i promise. :)

    trial and error that's how we all learn. will you drop weight with just running and monitoring your food yes will weight training add to it yes as well. weight training will also help tone/tighten.
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    Don't guess weigh everything separately that goes into your mouth. Digital scales are a must.
    Example panini
    Weigh or scan panini
    Weigh and log ham, cheese, condiments (this is a biggie they add up).
    Everything you put on it log itIt's tedious but if you want to lose the weight it is the way to go. Also if you want to to tone up weightlifting is the key, although make sure you take body measurements as the scales tend to go up as body changes, or does for me anyway.

    Good luck.
  • dbfridley
    dbfridley Posts: 2
    Wow, I guess I see how this works now. My first and probably last post on here. Sezxy Stef you are a bit abrasive. I thought this would be a friendly place to share. Guess not. Good luck to you all.
  • helgashepherd
    helgashepherd Posts: 13
    Wow, I guess I see how this works now. My first and probably last post on here. Sezxy Stef you are a bit abrasive. I thought this would be a friendly place to share. Guess not. Good luck to you all.

    I don't think anyone means any harm that are just offering me advice , and to be honest I need some knocking into shape , my husband is always saying I look fine just the way I am which is great but not very motivating I appreciate everyones honestly thats what I asked for ,
  • helgashepherd
    helgashepherd Posts: 13
    One of the posts says you guys were tough on me but i am fine with that , I need your honest advice so keep it coming and I will get there , there is no point asking for help and then not liking what you all say and as you all more or less said the same thing I am learning how to proceed
    thanks
  • Sf0rza
    Sf0rza Posts: 18 Member
    You can do it! It took 3-4 weeks for me to start losing anything, but I have now lost 7 pounds. Am 5 foot nothing, 52 and eating about 1500 calories a day; it's taken patience, persistence and some very boring logging. Good logging makes a difference - just start weighing stuff and you'll be amazed at what's really going in.
  • AdreaC
    AdreaC Posts: 34 Member
    I have 2 suggestions:

    1st: do everything others have said about weighing food..

    2nd: remember that muscle weighs more than fat. You just did a couch to 5k app and theres no way you did not gain muscle in the process!
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    I have 2 suggestions:

    1st: do everything others have said about weighing food..

    2nd: remember that muscle weighs more than fat. You just did a couch to 5k app and theres no way you did not gain muscle in the process!
    nope not running and not eating at a deficit. Running is great but not at building muscle
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    If you want to look more "toned," you need to start lifting heavy weights. Running by itself will not get you the body that you want.
  • helgashepherd
    helgashepherd Posts: 13
    Ok maybe things have started moving , lost 2lbs , got to start somewhere !

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