Just Joined -- Hows about some helpful information??

captiva151
captiva151 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All you MFPer's (kinda looks like perves - which, from some of the post I've read, is actually fitting LOL). I have a question about how this site calculates the Calories, Fat, etc. of items in the food lists. Now for the Brand Name items, I can understand that information is readily accessible; however, for the "generic" items... does each member have the ability to just add items to the list? If so, are they verified? Same with the Exercise / Calories burned.. where does that data come from? I understand this isn’t an exact science; but, I also want to make sure this is giving me a semi-accurate representation - otherwise kinda pointless?! LOL And of course, any other tips you have to share – please do! :smile:

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  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    1) Eat at a moderate caloric deficit. 20% under TDEE is a reasonable starting place. Consume sufficient macro/micros and select mostly whole/nutrient dense foods when possible.
    2) Exercise, ideally: lift weights as part of your exercise program.
    3) Get rest
    4) Repeat.
    5) Don't try to micromanage all the meaningless *kitten* that doesn't matter.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    the entries with * in your search results are user entered, if they lack * they are from MFP.
    User entries may be accurate or they may have inconsistencies... ie tuna with 0 protein.. any user entered item can be edited so you can use it with the correct info. If you "run the calc" on your summary at the end of the day your calories might not add up with your macro's due to incorrect entries. Like the hungry man breakfast that was listed at 70 grams of fiber, no carbs which was baloney.

    Calorie burn estimates are based on your height, weight, age and the time you tell MFP that you did the workout. What particular formula? I dunno. If you have a Heart Rate Monitory (HRM) that you want to enter your burn for a workout from go ahead, the "calorie box" can be over-ridden with your numbers.

    Log partial servings ie 1/2 cup when only option is 1 cup by logging 0.5 servings of 1 cup.

    Don't get locked into entering breakfast only for breakfast, on the website at least you can change it, where you get to enter the food in the search box, right below that it says "or add favorites for... the meal you're looking for" you can change it to say "all meals" and log any food you've eaten under any meal for any other meal.
  • StarIsMoving
    StarIsMoving Posts: 437 Member
    The food was already covered. I will also say this: A heart rate monitor with a chest strap for accuracy will be your best friend if you work out. I discovered that MFP is too generous with estimated caloric burn, as are the machines (and mine even had a heart rate monitor with it, but still not accurate). Using a HRM that has the accuracy will be your best gage on your calories and help prevent you from hitting a plateau. Just my two cents
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    Here are a few links to help you:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/496770-misinformation
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 647 Member
    Your carrots are purple.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Edit: Pandorian answered so well.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,511 Member
    Your carrots are purple.

    Factoid of the day - Carrots originated in present day Afghanistan about 5000 years ago, probably originally as a purple or yellow root. :flowerforyou:
  • sammyjbray
    sammyjbray Posts: 146 Member
    Your carrots are purple.

    I am growing purple carrots and white carrots this year!
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 647 Member
    Your carrots are purple.

    Factoid of the day - Carrots originated in present day Afghanistan about 5000 years ago, probably originally as a purple or yellow root. :flowerforyou:

    That's very interesting!
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 647 Member
    Your carrots are purple.

    I am growing purple carrots and white carrots this year!

    I'm fascinated. I've never seen a white carrot and I had never seen purple carrots before. They are much prettier than the orange ones. Do they taste different?
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    colourful veggies for the win. blue potatoes, purple carrots... always good for conversation starters :)
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    where on earth can i find purple carrots
  • captiva151
    captiva151 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks everyone!! :smile:
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