MFP Calorie Counting
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Congratulations diddles19 for making it into the top three of most weight lost in the first week0
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How's your second MFP Calorie Counting week going?0
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Getting started is always the hardest part, but after you get going, you're always glad you did it!0
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It's the weekend - what are your calorie counting plans to stay on track this weekend?0
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How is this challenge working out for you ladies?
Do you have any calorie busting tips you can share with the team?
Do you only count calories or are you using another method?
How do you monitor your calories? Only with MFP or another method?
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The calorie busting tip I would like to share is, drink a glass of water before your meals. This has helped with my food intake.
I only count calories, I have messed up a few times, but overall, counting helps with my accountability.
I only use MFP, to monitor my cals. I tried doing it in my head sometimes, but that is always a bad idea, for me at least.
I try not to eat back my calories. If I tap into it, I never use up all that I worked off. For instance, if I burn 500 cals, I will use maybe 200 or so.
Great questions. It open my eyes to areas that needs work.
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Thanks for sharing dillyg08 and great tip about the water. I also like to keep some exercise cals back but it does depend on the intensity, how long I've been working out and what form of exercise I've been doing especially if I've taken a long bike trip. Yes it is much easier to track with MFP but I do worry that the numbers it gives are off - it's a tricky one but glad it's working for you.0
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Thanks for sharing dillyg08 and great tip about the water. I also like to keep some exercise cals back but it does depend on the intensity, how long I've been working out and what form of exercise I've been doing especially if I've taken a long bike trip. Yes it is much easier to track with MFP but I do worry that the numbers it gives are off - it's a tricky one but glad it's working for you.
You're welcome. I do agree that MFP, might not be 100% accurate, but if you put in your own meals based on what you're eating straight from the package you'll be good to go.
I'm from the Islands & I still like to eat our food, so a lot of it is estimated, but I can live with that because I have an opportunity to account for something.0 -
Hey peeps! I've really been struggling / floundering since just before Christmas
I gained a few pounds over the holidays and I've been losing/gaining those same few pounds for the last several weeks. I'm really good during the day, but nighttime binging has somehow gotten the better of me Some days I've logged it all, and some days I've just abandoned logging.
For the upcoming weigh in, I will likely be up a pound. I'm sorry to let my team mates down I *think* I've finally gotten to the place where I'm ready to kick *kitten* again....
I just wanted to let you all know where I'm at...0 -
Hi, just stopping by frow the low carb team to see what I can learn. I follow what Beverley said- I need to log it all to keep myself accountable. The bar code scanner is my friend. I try not to eat much back out of my work-out cals, unless it is a big workout, or that was my plan on a special day.
Good luck to you all!0 -
May not log my calories today - it's my Birthday0
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BuddhaMom74 wrote: »Hey peeps! I've really been struggling / floundering since just before Christmas I gained a few pounds over the holidays and I've been losing/gaining those same few pounds for the last several weeks. I'm really good during the day, but nighttime binging has somehow gotten the better of me Some days I've logged it all, and some days I've just abandoned logging.
For the upcoming weigh in, I will likely be up a pound. I'm sorry to let my team mates down I *think* I've finally gotten to the place where I'm ready to kick *kitten* again....
I just wanted to let you all know where I'm at...
It's so super hard and I've been struggling since Oct so I know where you're coming from but please don't think you're letting the team down...that's not the case. Take it easy and we will get there.0 -
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I managed to salvage the last half a week and lost 0.8lb!! Yay! Back at it! I leave for the Dominican on April 7 - so new goal: current weight 163.7 - I want to be 150lbs on the day I leave. That gives me 10 weeks to lose just under 14lbs. I WILL do this!!0
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BuddhaMom74 wrote: »I managed to salvage the last half a week and lost 0.8lb!! Yay! Back at it! I leave for the Dominican on April 7 - so new goal: current weight 163.7 - I want to be 150lbs on the day I leave. That gives me 10 weeks to lose just under 14lbs. I WILL do this!!
Fabulous news and what a great boost. Sometimes we just a little movement to give us the inspiration to move forward...and yes you will do this.0 -
It's Weigh-in Wednesday today so head over to the spreadsheet when you get a chance. Can you believe another 10 days of this jump start challenge has already whizzed by. Looking forward to seeing how everyone has done.0
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mmcqueen927 wrote: »
Thank you. Don't think I did too badly calorie wise yesterday. Had a steakhouse lunch but they're speciality is Buffalo which is supposed to be a very low fat steak meat so I had a protein high lunch which filled me up for the rest of the day. There were a few roast potatoes on the side and a gorgeous salad. Had a small slice of apple pie that I'd popped in the oven to cook in the morning which was delish. Decided not to log my food only my exercise..hoping the damage isn't so bad. It's always a struggle...whilst everyone is making a new start and getting back on track in January after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, I always have the additional Birthday treats to get past (which I do enjoy)...Even though there's still left over pie and chocolate treats they will be factored into my calorie allowance and I will now boldly re-focus and hopefully see some good results on the scale. More exercise and movement on the cards to get things shifting.0 -
mmcqueen927 wrote: »
Thank you. Don't think I did too badly calorie wise yesterday. Had a steakhouse lunch but they're speciality is Buffalo which is supposed to be a very low fat steak meat so I had a protein high lunch which filled me up for the rest of the day. There were a few roast potatoes on the side and a gorgeous salad. Had a small slice of apple pie that I'd popped in the oven to cook in the morning which was delish. Decided not to log my food only my exercise..hoping the damage isn't so bad. It's always a struggle...whilst everyone is making a new start and getting back on track in January after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, I always have the additional Birthday treats to get past (which I do enjoy)...Even though there's still left over pie and chocolate treats they will be factored into my calorie allowance and I will now boldly re-focus and hopefully see some good results on the scale. More exercise and movement on the cards to get things shifting.
Birthday comes only once a year. Glad you did not short change yourself. At the end of the day, we really can eat what we want. The key is portion control.
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People often say that motivation doesn't last...Well, neither does bathing that's why we recommend it daily! (Zig Ziglar) Have a Terrific Tip Top Thursday Team. I agree Dillyg08 thank you.0
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It's Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Do you find it easier to stick to your goals and fitness plans during the week or at the weekend? Enjoy!0
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It's Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Do you find it easier to stick to your goals and fitness plans during the week or at the weekend? Enjoy!
TGIF! Definitely the weekends are harder for me for the most part although I tend to move more on the weekends as I'm not chained to a desk all day so that really helps!0 -
Thanks Julia for keeping up the motivation this last week! Hope you had an awesome Birthday!0
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Congrats dillyg08 on the awesome loss and keeping our team in the top 3 loosers of the week ! WTG!!! I saw you are doing awesome on the exercise log too!0 -
It's Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. Do you find it easier to stick to your goals and fitness plans during the week or at the weekend? Enjoy!
TGIF! Definitely the weekends are harder for me for the most part although I tend to move more on the weekends as I'm not chained to a desk all day so that really helps!
Weekends have always been my biggest challenge also. I changed my weigh in day to Sat from thurs to help me be more aware of my weekends. Hopefully this will help!0 -
Would love to see everyones goals for the week. Here are mine:
1) Plan meals so I don't get caught hungry and grabbing something I regret
2) Exercise and add it to group spread sheet! Go MFP Calorie counting Group!
3) Drink more water this week. I tend to forget to drink enough water!0 -
Would love to see everyones goals for the week. Here are mine:
1) Plan meals so I don't get caught hungry and grabbing something I regret
2) Exercise and add it to group spread sheet! Go MFP Calorie counting Group!
3) Drink more water this week. I tend to forget to drink enough water!
Great goals. Gotta share how you did at the end.
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I still started out bad for this week, I had such a sugar craving. Turning the tables today.
My goal is to log every bite & stay withing my allotted calorie range and workout at least 30 minutes each day.0 -
Great goals dilly and sara - sugar has been my downfall too so balancing it out will be the key for me! Happy Sunday0
