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Macros and Counting
Hi! What is the best way to compute macro homemade meals? For example if I want to make something like salad dressing or coconut rice, but I don’t know the serving size(s), how do I do this? I want to be able to input all of my ingredients without knowing the serving size and then input the amount I take in MFP or some…
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Macros and counting
Hi! What is the best way to compute macro homemade meals? For example if I want to make something like salad dressing or coconut rice, but I don’t know the serving size(s), how do I do this? I want to be able to input all of my ingredients without knowing the serving size and then input the amount I take in MFP or some…
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Hello 👋
Hi! My name is Lane and I want to lose weight in a healthy way. I have always been fit and love all kinds of sports and activities. I put on weight after a major operation and it is proving stubborn to shed. My favourite workouts are with Caroline Girvan and Jillian Michaels. I also enjoy Sarah Beth Yoga to keep me calm…
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Not So New Newbie (Intro + My Journy)
Felt like making a little intro post so here goes! (Tw ED mention) I'm actually not new to MFP at all but this is kinda the first time I'm using it properly I suppose.. I have problems with binging and restricting which makes things difficult and so I just made a new account to basically restart. In mid 2020 (before MFP) I…
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Alternatives to Grilled Chicken
Hi! I just started trying to eat healthy again and am hoping for some ideas for alternatives to grilled chicken to change it up. Last time I lost a lot of weight I stuck to salads for every lunch and grilled chicken for dinner with various sides (rice, sweet potato, broccoli, etc). While effective, I got really sick of…
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Acronyms and Terms for New MFP Members
Original topic: 08/16/2012, updated 7/2022. This is the THIRTEENTH (eek!) update, with modifications to the existing list. If anything is not clear, feel free to ask or use your Google-fu. If anything is incorrect, please let me know and it will be updated in the next re-post. This list is mostly focused on health,…
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230 lbs Down in 20 months!!-And still going STRONG!
Where do I start? A lifetime of Morbid Obesity- 2 failed Baratric Surgeries (1990 Stomach Stapling- 2014 Roux-En-Y). Then 23 months ago I knew my life was going to change as my now Ex asked for a Divorce. A switch snapped in my head- And I am on a Mission-- to be ME--and be content. When people tell you you can't-- YOU…
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Uhhh, so.... I am sort of new.
This is my 2, 3, 4...lost count, try at fully changing the way I look at food and myself. I have lost 60+lbs before putting me at my lowest of 136lbs. I was on it with calorie counting and exercising about 30mins every day. I felt great best I have in my entire life. I was really happy and able to deal with everything life…
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WEIGHT LOSS Frequently Asked Questions: Infographic Answers
So rather than overwhelm people with walls of text, I've been slowly gathering a couple of infographics either that I've made myself or that are posted regularly on the boards that might make it easier for noobs to see how things work. I'll start with a couple and add more over time. If anyone else has any good ones please…
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Most Helpful Posts - Success Stories (Must Reads)
These are some of the most loved success stories that our community members have recommended. * 3 yrs./312lbs. lost & 1yr. from Bodylift and Maintenance * What's Your Most Recent NSV * I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything * From 363.4 to 197.7 lbs: My One-Meal-a-Day Success Story * Wheelchair user…
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So you're new here...
I've spammed this in hundreds of threads... I figured it was about time to give this info a permanent home. 1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable. 2. Make sure you eat enough. 3. Figure out what works…