Hi I'm looking for friends

Hi im new and I have no idea what I'm doing.. Posting etc.. 🖤

I'm looking for new friends Add me I can't figure out how to add people.

I would love more friends in here, im struggling so bad, not lost anything at all, keep messing up and don't think 1200 cals is enough for me, my daily work is very heavy duty, im 52

Hi thank you for your reply,
I've raised my calorie level to 1500,
Activity level? Didn't realise you can set that?
No extra exercise since hurting my back 2 months ago, im awaiting physiotherapy, but im still very active in work and at some at home.
I do weigh my foods, sometimes use a small cup, but i honestly don't understand most of it.

karenwheeler8 wrote: »

Hi thank you for your reply,
I've raised my calorie level to 1500,
Activity level? Didn't realise you can set that?
No extra exercise since hurting my back 2 months ago, im awaiting physiotherapy, but im still very active in work and at some at home.
I do weigh my foods, sometimes use a small cup, but i honestly don't understand most of it.

For learning how to properly weigh and log your foods, check out these threads:
Useful Links
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1

It really is not as complicated as it SEEMS, especially once you get the hang of it.

when you set up your goal and such in MFP, you would have set an activity level (sedentary, moderately active, active, etc). Their descriptions are not the best. https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/ - This one is a lot better, and will give a much better idea. Now, all of this is a law of averages, which, by definition, MOST people fall under. I... do not. But *I* am an anomaly. Most people ... are not. It takes time and experimentation to figure that out, but for most... not necessary. In any case, from that site, gauge your activity level and you can either use that to base it and select it on MFP OR (if you want to get fancy and a bit more complicated) run your numbers on sail rabbit, calculate your TDEE on there, subtract 500 and use that as your deficit, and manually enter the number on MFP to 'eat to'. Regardless, as you lose weight, you need to adjust that number periodically. MFP used to adjust it (or remind you to recalculate) automatically) but no longer does, for whatever reason.

You also dont say how tall you are/how much you weigh- which can play into it. if you only have 20 pounds to lose ... it will take a lot longer than if you have 50 pounds to lose. its a sad reality. the less you have to lose, the harder it is. it also makes accurate logging of food even MORE important. and that 500 calorie deficit needs to change to a 250 calorie deficit. So... lots of factors to consider, depending on your current stats, and as your stats change.

Hi - After a recent health scare I am determined to turn my life and health around. I would absolutely love it if you add me.

In me you will find someone who will give the words you need to hear, not the ones you want to. Although, don't worry, I'll always do it nicely

Thanks - Michelle x 😊

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Onewarriorwoman wrote: »

Hi im new and I have no idea what I'm doing.. Posting etc.. 🖤

I would love to be friends, with you, or anyone else for that matter, but I can't seem to figure out how to add friends. Is it some sort of glitch?

With recent changes to the forums, its not as easy to get to peoples profiles profiles anymore. The easiest way (from a computer) is to replace the user name (like in my profile url below) with the user name of the person you want to add. ( i cant help you with doing it from a phone as I dont use the forums on my phone). I dont care if you add me, but I will warn you, I am not the friend for everyone. I am very supportive, and off and on all day, so see most things, but I swear like a sailor and ramble incessantly about my life, and not just about diet and weight crap. I have an awesome group of friends who are pretty much the same. You are welcome to board to crazy train and hop off if you so choose. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/callsitlikeiseeit