Is there a function where I can include a date for my target weight?

ricster999
ricster999 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm returning to the app after being a user a couple of years ago. At that time I remember there being a function where you add your current weight (eg 76kg) and target weight (eg 71kg), and then add a date you want to hit your target by and the app comes up with a plan for how many calories you can consume to hit your target on time.

What has happened to this function....? I found it really REALLY useful and disappointed not to be able to find it. Really hope its not gone.

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  • medic2038
    medic2038 Posts: 434 Member
    I don't use the weight tracker in here too much, I keep a spreadsheet instead. Basically with my spreadsheet I CAN do exactly what you're talking about (with projected dates and such). I didn't actually create the sheet, but I'm sure you could probably find some templates out there if you wanted to go that route.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I don't remember seeing that feature on MFP. Here's a calculator that will do that for you though: https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/bwp/
  • Fitorel
    Fitorel Posts: 13 Member
    edited February 2017
    Hey! It isn't the same but if you complete your diary after a day of eating it will say something like: If you continue consuming this amount of calories every day then you should reach your goal weight in X amount of weeks.
  • SeikoMonster
    SeikoMonster Posts: 105 Member
    This has about the same info as the supertracker from USDA but it is simpler to use, all info on one screen don't having to keep clicking. And you can swap numbers around super easy. Its within 30 calories or so in its results from the results I checked on both sites.

    http://ratfactor.com/fat-loss-calculator
  • CyberTone
    CyberTone Posts: 7,337 Member
    Reference:

    https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/en/portal/articles/493607-where-can-i-find-my-target-date-
    Where can I find my target date?

    In order to promote weight change at a healthy and sustainable rate, your MyFitnessPal progress is based on a weekly goal of up to two pounds per week of weight loss or up to one pound per week of weight gain. For this reason, we do not record a target date for our users, as meeting a goal weight by a specific date may require faster-than-healthy weight change.

    When you initially complete your profile, we present an approximate date by which you may anticipate achieving your target weight. However, this is a one time calculation that may change based on your eating and exercise habits.

    The "Finished Logging for today" or "Complete this Entry" feature on the Food diary page will offer an estimated weight change in a five week projection, when used at the end of a day's logging.

    Please also remember that weight loss varies for each individual. Sometimes members will lose/gain more or less than the initial estimated calculations. We recommend you try the program for a few weeks to see how well it works for you.

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