MFP- Help or HASSLE????
tyoung8
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Ok, Im starting to feel like MFP isn’t all that helpful for me. (note I said for ME)
I have lost weight before by watching what I eat and working out. Simple enough right?
NO.
MFP says I should eat 1200 calories and workout and Ill lose “THIS” amount in 5 weeks.
Guy one: You need to eat more, you cant survive on 1200
Girl one: as long as your in a calorie deficit you should lose weight.
Guy two: you cant eat this, this, this, or that.
Girl two: it doesn’t matter what you eat, a calorie is a calorie as long as your in a deficit.
I mean WTH!
I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
Taking all this advice has me going in circles. Its impossible for me to track and stay under on EVERYTHING.
If im staying under on calories and carbs, I go over on fat
If I track sugar and sodium- I don’t eat enough calories
If I track sodium I get too much sugar and vice versa
It shouldn’t take this much too lose weight man! :grumble: :noway:
Im very dedicated but Im having a VERY hard time figuring out which route to take!
Im thinking I should just focus on netting 1200 calories per day, and staying low on bad carbs and sodium.
And staying off of these message boards.
Thanks for listening :sad: :sad: :yawn:
I have lost weight before by watching what I eat and working out. Simple enough right?
NO.
MFP says I should eat 1200 calories and workout and Ill lose “THIS” amount in 5 weeks.
Guy one: You need to eat more, you cant survive on 1200
Girl one: as long as your in a calorie deficit you should lose weight.
Guy two: you cant eat this, this, this, or that.
Girl two: it doesn’t matter what you eat, a calorie is a calorie as long as your in a deficit.
I mean WTH!
I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
Taking all this advice has me going in circles. Its impossible for me to track and stay under on EVERYTHING.
If im staying under on calories and carbs, I go over on fat
If I track sugar and sodium- I don’t eat enough calories
If I track sodium I get too much sugar and vice versa
It shouldn’t take this much too lose weight man! :grumble: :noway:
Im very dedicated but Im having a VERY hard time figuring out which route to take!
Im thinking I should just focus on netting 1200 calories per day, and staying low on bad carbs and sodium.
And staying off of these message boards.
Thanks for listening :sad: :sad: :yawn:
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Why over complicate things? Just eat at a deficit. YOU decide what you eat. If you feel that eating clean is the way for you. Do it. If not, eat whatever you want as long as you are still in a deficit. Unless you're diabetic theres no reason to track sugar. If its a problem just reduce your carbs a little. Sodium is a big deal, it creates retention when you have a surplus of it. How about you start thinking for yourself? What those ppl gave you were just guidelines. Neither way is wrong. ITs just a preference and what worked for THEM.0
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exactly, dont over complicate things, net your BMR, cut the white carbs and processed foods, do cardio, lift weights
if the label has to many ingrediants i cant pronounce i dont eat it
i go over something every day, no ones perfect lol
if one day you go over your sugar (if its fruit it doesnt count as going over to me) *milk has a lot of hidden sugars
if you go over your fats (if its healthy fats like avocados, nuts olive oil etc i dont stress)
if you go over your carbs (corn? peas? quinoa? doesnt count as going over for me)
its about making healhier choices, not being perfect, not giving up because its stressful0 -
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Using MFP doesn't relieve you of the need to think. It uses general guidelines and you and you alone have to decide whether they apply to you. If you saw a professional dietitian you'd get more tailored advice, but even then there would be a degree of trial and error.
Having said all that, if I can give a general piece of advice: If something sounds too good to be true, be skeptical.
I've found logging here to be helpful -- more helpful than anything else -- although I do enjoy reading some people's opinions. But I have had t modify my calorie intake based on my own observations. In my case, I went lower than the 1,200 daily calories MFP recommends.0 -
It has helped me~ but I don't look at each individual number like a science. I eat what I eat~ if I'm losing then I must be doing something right. I always go over on my proteins- but who cares, my scale is going down. If my scale quits going down then I will look at changing things up~ do what works for you!0
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Its a helpful hassle....0
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MFP or the forums? Big difference. :happy:0
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It is about finding what works for you. Educate yourself on healthy eating and find healthy subltitutions for the things you love. Portion control is key for me and the more time I do this the less time I have to eat.0
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I use MFP as more of a guideline to healthy living. it's not 100% of what I do, but it helps me figure out what is the best route for ME.
I read and follow some of the forums, but in the end I need to figure out what works for me.0 -
Its a helpful hassle....
^^This!!!! Yes!!! It is very helpful but knowing myself im freaker outer! and I take it Way overboard and over think the entire thing!
I want to try every method and I want to lose weight NOW! lol I know thats now feasible. Im crazy like that! I just need a day to regroup. I know what I need to do, Just needed a vent. lol0 -
you can use MFP for logging your exercise & food and holding yourself accountable. Dont add friends and dont post things and you wont hear varying advice from random people. Personally I like it but if you feel its doing more harm than help then just use it for tracking your progress yourself.0
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Ok, Im starting to feel like MFP isn’t all that helpful for me. (note I said for ME)
I have lost weight before by watching what I eat and working out. Simple enough right?
NO.
MFP says I should eat 1200 calories and workout and Ill lose “THIS” amount in 5 weeks.
Guy one: You need to eat more, you cant survive on 1200
Girl one: as long as your in a calorie deficit you should lose weight.
Guy two: you cant eat this, this, this, or that.
Girl two: it doesn’t matter what you eat, a calorie is a calorie as long as your in a deficit.
I mean WTH!
I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
Taking all this advice has me going in circles. Its impossible for me to track and stay under on EVERYTHING.
If im staying under on calories and carbs, I go over on fat
If I track sugar and sodium- I don’t eat enough calories
If I track sodium I get too much sugar and vice versa
It shouldn’t take this much too lose weight man! :grumble: :noway:
Im very dedicated but Im having a VERY hard time figuring out which route to take!
Im thinking I should just focus on netting 1200 calories per day, and staying low on bad carbs and sodium.
And staying off of these message boards.
Thanks for listening :sad: :sad: :yawn:
this made me chuckle...bump
... and this made me literally laugh out loud.
stop pining for attention. listen to your body and what it feels and use that for weight loss.
dont rant and then bump it five minutes later unless you have good information (which you dont) or have a question you want answered (again, a swing and a miss here)
you have clearly stated what you think you need to do, now go do it.0 -
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Its a helpful hassle....
^^This!!!! Yes!!! It is very helpful but knowing myself im freaker outer! and I take it Way overboard and over think the entire thing!
I want to try every method and I want to lose weight NOW! lol I know thats now feasible. Im crazy like that! I just need a day to regroup. I know what I need to do, Just needed a vent. lol
Exactly a helpful barrage of manic and spastic contradictions and well known info ... that's exactly why I don't log.. because I don't watch sugar, soduim, good carbs vs bad carbs etcc I get what's in my calorie limits and get me through my day without making me starve... I don't need the very helpful people of mfp in my diary, "oh you had a baked potato or some rice, those are fast carbs or bad carbs or you had a turkey hot dog that's all sodium and processed or diet soda is bad for you, tea isn't water.... you need to measure i had two extra servings in my bottle of ketchup.. as if 30 extra cals is the culprit lol... I pick and choose the advice. I think will help me lose the weight as you said NOW!!! but I'm not gonna make my head spin with all this.. I take what I want a leave what I don't
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Ok, Im starting to feel like MFP isn’t all that helpful for me. (note I said for ME)
I have lost weight before by watching what I eat and working out. Simple enough right?
NO.
MFP says I should eat 1200 calories and workout and Ill lose “THIS” amount in 5 weeks.
Guy one: You need to eat more, you cant survive on 1200
Girl one: as long as your in a calorie deficit you should lose weight.
Guy two: you cant eat this, this, this, or that.
Girl two: it doesn’t matter what you eat, a calorie is a calorie as long as your in a deficit.
I mean WTH!
I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
Taking all this advice has me going in circles. Its impossible for me to track and stay under on EVERYTHING.
If im staying under on calories and carbs, I go over on fat
If I track sugar and sodium- I don’t eat enough calories
If I track sodium I get too much sugar and vice versa
It shouldn’t take this much too lose weight man! :grumble: :noway:
Im very dedicated but Im having a VERY hard time figuring out which route to take!
Im thinking I should just focus on netting 1200 calories per day, and staying low on bad carbs and sodium.
And staying off of these message boards.
Thanks for listening :sad: :sad: :yawn:
this made me chuckle...bump
... and this made me literally laugh out loud.
stop pining for attention. listen to your body and what it feels and use that for weight loss.
dont rant and then bump it five minutes later unless you have good information (which you dont) or have a question you want answered (again, a swing and a miss here)
you have clearly stated what you think you need to do, now go do it.
You're one of the issues lmaooo why tell her YOU think it was a swing and a miss or you have a problem with her bump..
I personally think her post was needed by a lot of people and if it helped one person who felt overwhelmed and is now feeling better KUDOS!!! or simply felt the same way and wanted to express or get it out KUDOS!!!!
Like the op said everyone thinks they have the right answer, and wants to express it even when its complete garbage or they just want to express their Dr. Phil Quack opinion really who comments your post is a swing and a miss and you're comical and heres a list of things you should and shouldn't do/post.. its just odd..
But continue on I really have no issue with it just pointing out the ever so apparent 0 -
only use MFP as a reference and guide. You should seek solid advice from a QUALIFIED physician and/or nutritionist if possible, who can tell you what your body needs. Other than that, listen to your body and your doctor if you have one. Several factors will determine your progress or lack thereof including any undetected medical issues you may have. Hope you find success however you choose to monitor it. GOOD LUCK0
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You didn't gain the weight "NOW", so you cant lose it "NOW"......it's going to take time and you could be hindering your own progress by stressing/freaking out. J/S0
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Sorry you are so frustrated. I have been there in the past when I was receiving so much contradictory information that I felt overwhelmed. I hope you are feeling better and I hope that venting helped I know it helps me to vent. Best of luck to you 0
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I get what you're saying....it is confusing at times b/c person A says something totally different from person B...but, everyone is different, and what worked for A & B might now work for you. You are correct, you do need to figure out what works for you and stick with that. I don't love all the forums on here either, I think so are down right childish, that's why I only click on the ones I'm really interested in....mostly the success stories, b/c they are so inspiring. As far as MFP itself, I don't think I'd be where I'm at if it wasn't for this site...I LOVE it. Its so motivational (most of the time) and I feel like someone is holding me accountable to do my very best. Losing weight is all on you....you have to have it in your heart and mind, and MFP can help if you want it too...just look at the good, not the bad. GOOD LUCK!0
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I WAS FEELING THE SAME EXACT WAY GIRL!!! THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT OPINIONS AND PERSONALLY IM JUST GONNA LISTEN TO MY BODY AND STICK WITH WHATS WORKING BEST FOR ME. BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY *HUGS* :flowerforyou:0
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I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
Sounds to me like you answered your own question here...0 -
You cannot overcomplicate this...that is what WW does and a lot of people cannot do their plan because of it.
Calories in vs calories out.
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I think I need to stop taking the advice of other people and figure out what works for me for a while.
THIS.
All our bodies are different and react to things a different way. Go with what works for YOU and never look back!0 -
Sorry to hear that you're frustrated with this. I know exactly how you feel, because I felt like that to start. But in the end, losing weight and getting healthy isn't about being perfect all the time. I've found the key thing for me is moderation:
I try to stick to eating 1200 calories a day, and if I exercise and earn more, then I'll eat some or all back. I don't restrict myself too much, because then I'd be more likely to binge.
I try and keep my protein levels high, but don't really worry about carbs or fat - because the thing is with fats and sugars is that they are found in healthy foods e.g. sugar in fruit. Also, the important thing about protein is the weight you want to lose, you want to lose fat and not muscle, and eating lots of protein helps keep muscle.
Also, drinking lots of water is key to me - in keeping myself feeling full.
In the end though, you have to do what works for you. There's a lot of people out here with good advice and plans that they've followed, but you've got to find something that fits in with your lifestyle and that you can stick with.0 -
If you will follow the MFP plan, you will likely lose weight. But you are correct. There are many people on here who think they are experts on what works for everyone, even though they may know nothing about other than you are human. Because all humas are exactly them same, right?
You sound like a sensible person. Learn what works for you, and stop listening to everyone else. Good luck to you.0 -
MFP or the forums? Big difference. :happy:
^^ This! The forums are full of well-intentioned (mostly at least
) people who are NOT medically trained. You have to figure out what works for you and then stick to it.
The forums are sometimes helpful, but there's also a lot of conflicting opinions here. Don't take it all to heart. :flowerforyou:0 -
It is possible to come close to sticking to your macros, have a look at my diary if you don't believe me You just need to pre-plan. 0
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MFP or the forums? Big difference. :happy:
^THIS.
MFP tracking (web and iphone app) is awesome. MFP forums are...well, less-than-awesome.
Okay, I take back what I said about the forums...they're not less-than-awesome, they're just plain horrible. And the only entertaining parts are entertaining for all the wrong reasons. Easily more bad CW/broscience (or sisterscience) than fact.
Just follow a plan for a while, then reevaluate every six to eight weeks or so and adjust up or down as needed. If the trend is favorable and you feel good, keep doing what you're doing. If not, then adjust slightly. It isn't rocket science.
(Oh, and my current plan is to stick to continue to stick my 2800 - 3000 calories per day that I've been on for most of 2012 since it continues to give me the results I want...but I didn't get to this conclusion based on what others said. I got there by accurately tracking my own behavior, evaluating the results, and incrementally making adjustments. And I personally don't believe in CI-CO as the only answer to weight gain/loss though; as if hormone regulation, insulin sensitivity, etc plays no role in nutrient partitioning.)0 -
MFP or the forums? Big difference. :happy:
Exactly. :happy: Sorry you're having a rough time, but no one knows what works for you better than YOU. That's why I tend to only focus on my food diary and not bother too much with input from the forum. I do give my $0.02 from time to time, but I don't frame my $0.02 as gospel truth like some folks on here tend to do. Do what feels right to you and try not to be discouraged! *hugs*0
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