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I would echo the great comments above, but also say that eating below your MFP goal by a couple hundred calories here and there is no big deal. It's when you are consistently under by many hundreds every day that its an issue. For me, I like to bank the extra 100 or 200 calories on days when I'm not as hungry, because I know myself and in the next day or two I'm almost guaranteed to be more peckish. I can "go over" by 100 or 200 calories and in the end its a wash. Just a thought!4
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joaniebalonie088 wrote: »I would echo the great comments above, but also say that eating below your MFP goal by a couple hundred calories here and there is no big deal. It's when you are consistently under by many hundreds every day that its an issue. For me, I like to bank the extra 100 or 200 calories on days when I'm not as hungry, because I know myself and in the next day or two I'm almost guaranteed to be more peckish. I can "go over" by 100 or 200 calories and in the end its a wash. Just a thought!
Well, yes, if your average is near your goal then that's fine. But if you're averaging well under goal, that's a problem.1 -
Nonsense. Absolute nonsense. OP. Don't listen to this.Calories in/Calories out is not the way to do it. Just like we were always told, eat well and exercise! Added sugars are Evil. I do love to log my calories to see where I am at on any given day because it trains you to understand what you eat matters. You will get there and don't be afraid to eat. Just learn what to eat!
CICO is the way. This is confirmed scientifically. It refers to the energy balance between consumed calories and expended calories.
Sugar...*sigh* is not evil. Added sugar is not evil. It will not hinder weight loss. Ask anyone here who has lost weight and maintained including sugar in their diet.2 -
Calories in/Calories out is not the way to do it. Just like we were always told, eat well and exercise! Added sugars are Evil. I do love to log my calories to see where I am at on any given day because it trains you to understand what you eat matters. You will get there and don't be afraid to eat. Just learn what to eat!Calories in/Calories out is not the way to do it. Just like we were always told, eat well and exercise! Added sugars are Evil. I do love to log my calories to see where I am at on any given day because it trains you to understand what you eat matters. You will get there and don't be afraid to eat. Just learn what to eat!Calories in/Calories out is not the way to do it. Just like we were always told, eat well and exercise! Added sugars are Evil. I do love to log my calories to see where I am at on any given day because it trains you to understand what you eat matters. You will get there and don't be afraid to eat. Just learn what to eat!
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PCOS-specific comment:
Here's the short version of what works for me.
1. Set your MFP goal to 1.5 lbs/week, but don't expect to lose that much. It may be slower.
2. Eat 150g carbs or fewer per day.
3. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6 days a week. Yoga and leisurely walks aren't enough. If you can't do 45 minutes all at once, just break for a minute, catch your breath, and start again when you're ready, until you’ve reached the total time. Weight lifting is also awesome, but more important is to do something strenuous that you will do consistently.
Insulin is an issue, so lowish carb and heavy exercise are key. They also help with satiety, blood glucose levels, and earning enough extra calories to stay sane. It can also drive down testosterone levels, which helps reduce some of the less pleasant symptoms.
I started at 248 and am now at 206.1 -
Jenny (OP),
First, I sent you a FR and am happy to lend whatever advice you'd like.
Now for the core of the subject: If you're a "numbers/data" girl. Then this will help explain it.- Buy a scale. Weigh your food. LOG EVERTHING YOU EAT.. every bite, nibble, lick, whatever. If you take a bite of your fiance's ice cream.. you log that too.
You'll be amazed at how many calories you've really been eating. Better to know where you are exactly so you know how to get/keep yourself on target.
Since you're still early in this, I strongly recommend you take your measurements and take keep a picture of how you are now. Over time, as you write your measurements down, you'll be able to see your progress in a very concrete way. Sometimes we don't see it in the mirror, but that's where the numbers will help you actually see it. That first picture will also act in the same way. We ALWAYS love to see the Before & After posts of people on their journeys. It helps to keep all of us motivated, experienced and new alike.
Welcome to MFP!1 - Buy a scale. Weigh your food. LOG EVERTHING YOU EAT.. every bite, nibble, lick, whatever. If you take a bite of your fiance's ice cream.. you log that too.
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Aww you have all been super super helpful.
I have learned a lot reading.
Did my first weigh in today and lost 5 pounds!
But what are macros may I add?1 -
Macronutrients... Protein, Carbs, Fats... those are the main ones tracked...
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JennyAnne101 wrote: »Aww you have all been super super helpful.
I have learned a lot reading.
Did my first weigh in today and lost 5 pounds!
But what are macros may I add?
Marcros = Fat, Carbs, Protein
Micros = vitamins and minerals
Your calories for the day can further be broken down to carbs, fat, and proteins (Macro Nurtrients). Carbs and Protein are 4 cals per gram. Fat is 9 cals per gram. All 3 play important roles in our dietary needs.
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Calories in/Calories out is not the way to do it. Just like we were always told, eat well and exercise! Added sugars are Evil. I do love to log my calories to see where I am at on any given day because it trains you to understand what you eat matters. You will get there and don't be afraid to eat. Just learn what to eat!
Um... nope.
Added sugars are NOT evil. If you want to lose weight, you need to consume less calories than you are burning*.
The quality of WHAT you eat directly impacts how full you feel (i.e. if you drink 350 calories in soda pop, vs consuming 350 cals of chicken).
*note: I do not know what impact PCOS has on your day to day calorie burn2 -
PCOS-specific comment:
Here's the short version of what works for me.
1. Set your MFP goal to 1.5 lbs/week, but don't expect to lose that much. It may be slower.
2. Eat 150g carbs or fewer per day.
3. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6 days a week. Yoga and leisurely walks aren't enough. If you can't do 45 minutes all at once, just break for a minute, catch your breath, and start again when you're ready, until you’ve reached the total time. Weight lifting is also awesome, but more important is to do something strenuous that you will do consistently.
Insulin is an issue, so lowish carb and heavy exercise are key. They also help with satiety, blood glucose levels, and earning enough extra calories to stay sane. It can also drive down testosterone levels, which helps reduce some of the less pleasant symptoms.
I started at 248 and am now at 206.
OP, I have PCOS as well and just wanted to say that one size does not fit all for us.
I usually eat between 150-175 grams of carbs. You and possibly your doctor/nutritionist should determine what works best for you.
The forms of exercise I'm currently using are yoga and walking, not any types of strenuous exercise. Although yoga can be difficult at times.
I've lost 17 pounds in 7 weeks although my loss per week is slowing.
My point to you is just that what works for others in regards to PCOS may differ for you.3 -
Drink water, migraines may be because your dehydrated? Just a thought.
I have pcos. I'm losing weight on mfp, just requires determination and honesty with myself to log the REAL amount of food I'm eating. Good luck and well done on your lose2 -
Macros are optional, some people monitor them and others don't. They basically show how you are balancing your diet, and you can change the targets to suit your preferences. So for example if you were eating low carb, or high carb, or aiming for a particular intake of protein or maybe you need to limit your fat for medical reasons - there are all sorts of options for macro balance and myfitnesspal helps with all of them. You can also set it to track other nutrients, like fibre, sodium, sugar - it depends on your personal goals.3
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You should probably weigh yourself first before posting like this so people can help you with all the information. You may have lost 10lbs in 10 days, which is way too much, and could be the real reason for the body aches and pains.
good luck though, there is a lot of knowledgable people on this forum who have been successful, find something right for you. 0 -
lulalacroix wrote: »PCOS-specific comment:
Here's the short version of what works for me.
1. Set your MFP goal to 1.5 lbs/week, but don't expect to lose that much. It may be slower.
2. Eat 150g carbs or fewer per day.
3. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6 days a week. Yoga and leisurely walks aren't enough. If you can't do 45 minutes all at once, just break for a minute, catch your breath, and start again when you're ready, until you’ve reached the total time. Weight lifting is also awesome, but more important is to do something strenuous that you will do consistently.
Insulin is an issue, so lowish carb and heavy exercise are key. They also help with satiety, blood glucose levels, and earning enough extra calories to stay sane. It can also drive down testosterone levels, which helps reduce some of the less pleasant symptoms.
I started at 248 and am now at 206.
OP, I have PCOS as well and just wanted to say that one size does not fit all for us.
I usually eat between 150-175 grams of carbs. You and possibly your doctor/nutritionist should determine what works best for you.
The forms of exercise I'm currently using are yoga and walking, not any types of strenuous exercise. Although yoga can be difficult at times.
I've lost 17 pounds in 7 weeks although my loss per week is slowing.
My point to you is just that what works for others in regards to PCOS may differ for you.
This. All i do is walking and i eat HIGH carb. My nutritionist said do low carb because i have PCOS and it supposedly helps, But i felt miserable and starving constantly. Second i gave up listening to people telling me what i needed and listened to my own body, Did my own internal reflecting and research i was happy and on the road to long term habits i could happily keep.
And i lost 85 pounds in 10 months, Bonus ;D7
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