MFP doesn't work.
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I am not going a calorie over. Extremely diligent. Not losing a pound in over 3 weeks. Angry I wasted time on a free program.
There's a lot to learn about weight loss and nutrition. "One easy trick" is a scam.
Take avocados as an example.
Are you using entries like like, "Avocado, 1 fruit"?
High calorie foods like that need to be weighed in grams.
Or, since you used WW, do you count avocados as "free food"?
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[content of post edited by MFP mods] Their Smart Points (new program) averages about 800-1000 calories a day. Not healthy, not sustainable, not a life-style choice. The "new" plan is a retro diet proven not to work at those low calories because it's not sustainable in the long run and they push things most thinking people know are bad for you: artificial sweeteners, pre-packaged/highly processed food (theirs), diet sodas, etc. They also assign extremely high points values to foods most of us would consider normal and healthy parts of a balanced, clean diet.
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I had thought that... Who complains about wasting time on trying a free app? So weird.12
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That's odd- myfitnesspal is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me to lose weight...15
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cerise_noir wrote: »I had thought that... Who complains about wasting time on trying a free app? So weird.
"...when I could have paid someone to tell me that my diet is dirty and wrong which is why I'll always fail and need to keep paying them to keep giving me help that won't work."
I had doubts about the original post, but now this has me really thinking...15 -
Lol . Whaaaaat?1
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MFP does work in 69 and lost 49lb, a digital food scale is a must, log everything and be patient, if you have been losing 2 lb a week at WW you are not going to keep losing that always it slows down then stops and you have to chafe things u to get it moving again. Good luck1
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IWillBeHeatlhy wrote: »I think this post was a troll for Weight Watchers. No other interaction and no response. WW is losing people right and left because they are starving them. Their Smart Points (new program) averages about 800-1000 calories a day. Not healthy, not sustainable, not a life-style choice. The "new" plan is a retro diet proven not to work at those low calories because it's not sustainable in the long run and they push things most thinking people know are bad for you: artificial sweeteners, pre-packaged/highly processed food (theirs), diet sodas, etc. They also assign extremely high points values to foods most of us would consider normal and healthy parts of a balanced, clean diet.
There are a lot of ex-WW people on here who have smartened up about the new program. Likely, MFP is hurting WW because MFP is free and supportive (and even VERY inexpensive if you pay for the premium membership), it's interface and dashboard are a lot friendlier, they keep all your data forever so you can always look back (even with a membership WW's diary info goes away after a couple of months), and it isn't $50 a month plus special foods.
Wish I hadn't bothered with a response to her. Oh well. Got to read all of YOUR interesting comments!
That makes sense. Because I can't imagine even a sedentary 180lb person not loosing weight on 1200 calories. I started at just over 170 and can't imagine eating that little and I've still lost about 5 lbs since early January.3 -
I am 52, eating 1200 calories a day, tracking beautifully....excercising regularly but pretty sedentary otherwise. For me, it's slow...10 lbs in 7 weeks. I also find that what I eat is very important...getting the majority of my calories from lean proteins, fruits and veggies is what makes the scale move the right way!
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10lb in 7 weeks is not "slow"!13 -
I am 52, eating 1200 calories a day, tracking beautifully....excercising regularly but pretty sedentary otherwise. For me, it's slow...10 lbs in 7 weeks. I also find that what I eat is very important...getting the majority of my calories from lean proteins, fruits and veggies is what makes the scale move the right way!
That's not slow FYI. It's more than 1lb per week. What you eat doesn't matter either (for health is a different matter of course), it's just other foods may cause temporary water retention and you're viewing that as weight gain/stall.2 -
IWillBeHeatlhy wrote: »I think this post was a troll for Weight Watchers. No other interaction and no response. WW is losing people right and left because they are starving them. Their Smart Points (new program) averages about 800-1000 calories a day. Not healthy, not sustainable, not a life-style choice. The "new" plan is a retro diet proven not to work at those low calories because it's not sustainable in the long run and they push things most thinking people know are bad for you: artificial sweeteners, pre-packaged/highly processed food (theirs), diet sodas, etc. They also assign extremely high points values to foods most of us would consider normal and healthy parts of a balanced, clean diet.
There are a lot of ex-WW people on here who have smartened up about the new program. Likely, MFP is hurting WW because MFP is free and supportive (and even VERY inexpensive if you pay for the premium membership), it's interface and dashboard are a lot friendlier, they keep all your data forever so you can always look back (even with a membership WW's diary info goes away after a couple of months), and it isn't $50 a month plus special foods.
Wish I hadn't bothered with a response to her. Oh well. Got to read all of YOUR interesting comments!
This is a good point BUT, nothing wrong with sweeteners, diet soda, or ready meals. They're not going to kill you despite what modern wives tales want us to be believe.9 -
What's going on here?!? This is madness! 2
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Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »The people who post these claims are always on their first time ever post.. its weird.. lol
They posted the same thing on the Weight Watchers thread yesterday. Got some advice, no response.2 -
Down another pound this morning for 35 lost altogether. MFP is working for me!5
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MFP is a tool for weight loss. How we use it determines our results. Honesty and completeness in posting is vital. Also, our bodies have a lot to assimilate. I eat basically the same thing every day. I also weigh every day. I can show a 2lb loss for a couple of days then a 3lb gain followed by 3lb loss. Our bodies go through so much that is why or eight fluctuates.
For me, using MFP is a tool to a life change not a diet or plan because life isn't either of those. It works as much as I do.4 -
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Scientifically impossible if you're doing it right. I think we have a lot of trolls on here today trying to prove "diets don't work".
If you're not trolling then you're simply eating too much and not as diligent about counting as you claim. You are not the single medical exception to human biology. No one is that special. You must literally weight everything that goes in your mouth. Lying to us won't change the impact the extra food has on your body. You're only fooling yourself.
I'm not trying to be mean BTW but being coddled about weight never helped me actually lose any. Weight loss is a simple science. The willpower part isn't easy, but the science is.5 -
I lost 28 pounds in 16 MONTHS! I decided to make a change in my overall lifestyle. For me, quick weight loss resulted in quick regain because I never made it a habit. Be patient, it will happen. Or go back to WW since it worked for you. Good luck.6
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I am not going a calorie over. Extremely diligent. Not losing a pound in over 3 weeks. Angry I wasted time on a free program.
It really does work if you use it properly.
If you're struggling we can help you find where it is going wrong for you. Just open your diary to public view.
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1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*... -1 -
bethgirl54 wrote: »I am 57 also and weigh about the same. It is difficult to lose weight as you get older and I know how frustrated you are because I am too! On one hand I don"t want to be obsessed with my diet because I do have a life, but on the other hand I don't like being over weight. It's hard for me to lose weight even at 1200 calories per day. I've tried paleo, which I do feel really good on but I actually gained 2 pounds! Just know you're not alone I'm not going to quit though and I think you do have to be very patient. There is no way I can eat under 1200 calories a day...I would literally be in jail.
I'm 65. I've been on mfp since Sept 2016 and have lost 59 lbs to date. Right now its slowed way down but there are also days I just don't exercise at all or do walk but don't work up a sweat. So mfp works. I am also a daily weigher.. who eats 1200 calories a day I see a pattern to my weight loss, there may be times I don't lose, times I gain a pound or two then its gone again. It goes up and down but at some point it stays gone. For instance this week I lost 1.9 lbs then gained it back then lost then gained but I know by next week the drop will happen again only this time it stays gone then the pattern continues. I pretty much eat what I want now I just stay within my calories. Lately I crave pretzels so I have them but they do make me gain or stay the same because of the salt. But I just can't have carrots everyday as my snack, lol. Some days I eat almonds I like the cinnamon roasted but I over eat them because I like the sweetness too much so not buying those anymore. You will lose the weight you have to be diligent about weighing your food. No eyeballing. Good luck and hey if you can't handle this of course go back and do ww. We all must do whatever to help ourselves.1 -
jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
You are a fitness and nutrition instructor that believes in starvation mode?27 -
jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
Most of this is incorrect so I am very surprised that you are a nutrition instructor.
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WinoGelato wrote: »jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
You are a fitness and nutrition instructor that believes in starvation mode?
And that food is junk, and that you can trick your body and metabolism. In fact the full post made me cringe.13 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
Most of this is incorrect so I am very surprised that you are a nutrition instructor.
I'm not, I have a "nutrition coach" on my FB. She sells Arbonne. 'Nuff said.6 -
VintageFeline wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
Most of this is incorrect so I am very surprised that you are a nutrition instructor.
I'm not, I have a "nutrition coach" on my FB. She sells Arbonne. 'Nuff said.
Yeah, I'm not surprised either. But I guess nothing surprises me when it comes to BS diet info anymore.2 -
IWillBeHeatlhy wrote: »I think this post was a troll for Weight Watchers. No other interaction and no response. WW is losing people right and left because they are starving them. Their Smart Points (new program) averages about 800-1000 calories a day. Not healthy, not sustainable, not a life-style choice. The "new" plan is a retro diet proven not to work at those low calories because it's not sustainable in the long run and they push things most thinking people know are bad for you: artificial sweeteners, pre-packaged/highly processed food (theirs), diet sodas, etc. They also assign extremely high points values to foods most of us would consider normal and healthy parts of a balanced, clean diet.
There are a lot of ex-WW people on here who have smartened up about the new program. Likely, MFP is hurting WW because MFP is free and supportive (and even VERY inexpensive if you pay for the premium membership), it's interface and dashboard are a lot friendlier, they keep all your data forever so you can always look back (even with a membership WW's diary info goes away after a couple of months), and it isn't $50 a month plus special foods.
Wish I hadn't bothered with a response to her. Oh well. Got to read all of YOUR interesting comments!
Ooh, plot twist!3 -
jpommerening wrote: »1200 calories is not much food... what kinds of food are you eating? If you are seriously limiting yourself to only 1200 a day and not eating back some of your exercise calories, your body may be storing what it is offered because the body needs certain amounts of food to turn into ATP (energy) to keep the body functioning and to have energy to burn fat. it is is not getting protein rich foods with good fats and good carbs, it is going to hold on to what ever you have to offer it to use for energy to function.
my advise.... INCREASE your calories to 1600, and eat good proteins and good fats and then see what happens. feed your body energy rich food so it can work with you not against you.
ALSO... allow your self one day a week to splurge and boil over your calories. It gives you the change to not suppress your cravings, but it also gives your metabolism a boost and tricks your body. Holding at only 1200 calories your body starts to think it is starving itself and by splurging once a week I realizes it is not. And the good thing is, after you eat the craving foods and junk the first couple cheat days... you will see that you don't crave it near as much and it kinda makes you feel bogged down and you don't want it.
I have a medical background, a fitness and nutrition instructor... so I am not just talking out of my *kitten*...
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