Calorie calculator

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  • Jod1eC
    Jod1eC Posts: 35 Member
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    I tried to warn you about the mean people

    *shrug*
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    edited July 2015
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    Passive agressive....grrrrrr......

    Your posts very vague and general. If you'd like to be more specific like your later post includes, then we the people of the forums are able to better help you.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    You asked one, vague question and the public is supposed to know that you meant all that^^^?

    Lulz.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    jmule24 wrote: »
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    Passive agressive....grrrrrr......

    Your posts very vague and general. If you'd like to be more specific like your later post includes, then we the people of the forums are able to better help you.

    cosigned!
    OP you asked if anyone had any recommendations for a calorie calculator.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.
    People were pretty up front in the beginning that your question seemed vague and answered it to the best of the ability, given those vagueries.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.
    Just as a helpful FYI, laughter burns calories. 10-15 minutes of laughing burns between 10-40 calories.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    You didn't ask for advice or tips on how to use MFP. You asked for calorie counter recommendations.

    If you want specific advice, ask for it. None of us are mind readers.

    Here's @ndj1979 's really helpful advice for new people.
    1. Enter stats into MFP and set for x amount of weight loss.
    2. Eat to the number that MFP gives you.
    3. get a food scale and weigh all solid foods, and as many liquids as possible.
    4. log everything
    5. make sure that you are using correct MFP database entries
    6. realize that there are no bad foods and that while the majority of foods should come from nutrient dense sources, there is nothing wrong with having pizza, ice cream, cookies, etc, as long as ones micro and macro needs are met.
    7. macro setting are typically .85 grams of protein per pound of body weight; .45 grams of fat per pound of body weight; fill in rest with carbs.
    8. find a form of exercise that you like and do it < not necessary for weight loss, but is for overall health and body comp.

    couple stickies I would recommend:

    Recomposition:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/33125652#Comment_33125652

    Bulking:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10049766/bulking-a-complete-guide-for-beginners

    sidesteels guide:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    Hey guys, did anyone mention her question was vague?
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Another helpful thread: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
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  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »

    If you want specific advice, ask for it. None of us are mind readers.

    Will you please talk to my wife.....pretty please?!?!?!
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.

    Are you using the mobile version as well? If so, I always default to the barcode scanner when looking for a new food to enter.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    jmule24 wrote: »
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »

    If you want specific advice, ask for it. None of us are mind readers.

    Will you please talk to my wife.....pretty please?!?!?!

    This is too vague. What would you like her to say to her? :)
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    You all are serious mean.

    BTW, can anybody recommend a website?
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    edited July 2015
    jemhh wrote: »
    You all are serious mean.

    BTW, can anybody recommend a website?
    Just a website? MFP might censor my recommendation if you're asking for just websites in general.
  • jmule24
    jmule24 Posts: 1,382 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    jmule24 wrote: »
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »

    If you want specific advice, ask for it. None of us are mind readers.

    Will you please talk to my wife.....pretty please?!?!?!

    This is too vague. What would you like her to say to her? :)

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    jemhh wrote: »
    You all are serious mean.

    BTW, can anybody recommend a website?
    Just a website? MFP might censor my recommendation if you're asking for just websites in general.

    Any website at all. Is Google good?
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    People were only unhelpful because you were so vague in the first post.

    To be helpful, glad to see you found the recipe builder, it is great.

    If you can't find a food listed at the right weight you have to do the math and figure it out based on what's available.

    Good luck on your healthy journey!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Your opening post was a very vague question about calorie counter recommendations. And being that this site has a calorie counting section, it stands to reason people would be amused and/or befuddled about your question. How are we possibly supposed to know what your REAL questions are if you don't actually ask them?
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    OP, in all seriousness, if you can't find a food in the MFP database, you can go to Google and type in the food and the word calories. Your top search result will be the USDA entry for that food. Like this:

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  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    _dracarys_ wrote: »
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    You asked one, vague question and the public is supposed to know that you meant all that^^^?

    Lulz.

    Mind Reading Powers Activate!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    OP, in all seriousness, if you can't find a food in the MFP database, you can go to Google and type in the food and the word calories. Your top search result will be the USDA entry for that food. Like this:

    Whoa there fella! What is this "Google' of which you speak? Seems really handy - I'm gonna bookmark that in case I need it someday.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    jemhh wrote: »
    OP, in all seriousness, if you can't find a food in the MFP database, you can go to Google and type in the food and the word calories. Your top search result will be the USDA entry for that food. Like this:

    Whoa there fella! What is this "Google' of which you speak? Seems really handy - I'm gonna bookmark that in case I need it someday.
    Don't! I hear it has ads, including ones for food. You'll end up tempted.
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
    parys1 wrote: »
    JodieCabrera wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.
    Just as a helpful FYI, laughter burns calories. 10-15 minutes of laughing burns between 10-40 calories.
    More importantly, laughter alkalizes the body. *prays to Dr Oz*

  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    jemhh wrote: »
    OP, in all seriousness, if you can't find a food in the MFP database, you can go to Google and type in the food and the word calories. Your top search result will be the USDA entry for that food. Like this:

    Whoa there fella! What is this "Google' of which you speak? Seems really handy - I'm gonna bookmark that in case I need it someday.
    Don't! I hear it has ads, including ones for food. You'll end up tempted.

    Listen all y'all...I saw a Google doodle that looked like food :(
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Jod1eC wrote: »
    Well thanks for the sarcasm really helpful not!!

    I know this is an app that measures calories but when I can't find the food listed or at the right weight I struggle with what to record.
    Up until today I also hadn't realised you could create a whole recipe ( this would have been helpful advice)

    Maybe you should all think back to the support you needed in The beginning and not be so quick to make unhelpful comments.

    Wow. Sorry we misread your mind.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,349 Member
    Wow. This thread.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Jod1eC wrote: »
    Sorry I didn't think it was vague. My question was does anyone have any recommendations for a calorie counter that they use?
    For example an app or website!

    not sure if serious…

    but you know MFP, like, kind of, sort of, ALREADY DOES THAT!!!!
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