Does this App really work for you?

Yes, it's the only thing that works for me. About five years ago I was slimmer of the year from using this format (not on this site in particular that time but a pretty much identical one from before this one existed or was as good). Obviously everyone is different but admitting to myself and logging what I eat is the only thing that works for me, once I stopped using it I slowly slipped into eating more and more until I lost the habit of counting calories or caring and sadly that out me right back where I started, and then some. S now I'm back and intend to always use the site even when I reach my goal and maintaining, that was my mistake before

I started using MFP several years ago, learned what to eat, dropped 27 lbs., have kept within 5 lbs. of my target, gained muscle, became educated and more efficient about my conditioning, saw a number of minor health problems disappear and look and feel better than I ever did before. (Came back to lose a few and track macros).

It works if you do.

Personally, I hate the app. It worked for awhile then it got wonky. They said they fixed some bugs so I downloaded it again. It worked fine for awhile then it stopped working again. I love the website though. 100x easier for me to log on the website than the app.

Yes. I get lots of noodz.

I vote this the best response so far.

I have lost 48 pounds since March 4th, and I feel and look great. It really works,

Yes. I get lots of noodz.

I vote this the best response so far.

I never get noodz. So I guess that means that this app doesn't work.

It works for me. I am conscious of what I'm eating and how active I need to be. I've lost 16lbs in about 2 months.

The app is just a tracking tool. If you put in the work, you'll see the results.

And for a serious answer, ^ This. I've been using the MFP app and website and you can look at my before and after pics (my profile is not locked so you can view if not on my friend's list) and see my tracker for my results .

Yes!! But you have to log honestly and consistently. Every bite, every meal, every day. Choose attainable goals. I purposely lost slowly, 1/2pound a week. No dieting, no deprivation. It's a tool. A great one if you use it well.

I've lost almost 100 pounds that i wouldn't have lost without it. i tried tracking my food on paper and failed miserably. the tracking convenience of the phone app combined with the support and information in the forums makes it a powerful tool, imo. it also allows me to pre-plan my meals so i can hit my goals without stressing that i've eaten too much by dinner.

but you'll only get out of it what you put in. i.e. logging consistently and accurately, as well as being aware of exercise over-estimation.

Exactly all this

Yes. 50lbs gone. Maintained for 2 years now.
(which is /not/ the easiest thing in your early 20s, college years!)

It works for me. The first time I started using it I lost 10 pounds and then stopped, thinking I could maintain on my own. I gained weight and started using the app again and plan on using it for life. It works for me because I am accountable for what I put in my mouth and it encourages me to exercise. Overall, I have lost 25 pounds and I plan to stay at this weight by using MFP. I work hard not to go over my calories for the day and if I had a "bad" day than I don't repeat my bad choices the next day. MFP may not be for everyone but it is definitely works for me.

Thank you for those who have been encouraging! I have spent the past few days really thinking and acknowledging any short comings I have had in using this as a tool. I make even more of a conscience effort to log EVERY single thing I consume and also any and all exercise. Hoping to continue to find encouragement as I work toward a healthier me.

Open your diary, reach out to friends who can help give feedback on what you're doing (or not doing!) and you'll see results.

I would like to see meal ideas for meeting our goals.

For me, I use it for a while, but see no results. I am honest in my calculations and exercise. Not sure if I need to change something up or not.

How long is "a while"? A week or two is not a reasonable enough time to expect results. Come back in six months of consistent dedication and try to tell me you haven't seen awesome results.

Also, you say you're honest in your calculations, but are you, really? Are you weighing all your food with a scale? Are you using a heart rate monitor to record your exercise burns? If not, then that's not really "honest", it it?