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Recipe Serving Size Yieldings
Hello, I was wondering if you could tell us exactly how many cups, ounces, etc. are in a serving for each recipe. For example, instead of just saying “serves 4” can you break it down to “each serving yields 1 cup.” I need to know exactly how much of something to eat. TIA!
How do I stop binging after fasting?
90% of the time, I binge after fasting. It’s really making me feel discouraged and disgusting. I need some advice, please.
Lunch break
Healthy meal
Get Your Macros in Check
I’ve always eaten somewhat healthy for the majority of my 43 years of existence. However, I had some bad vices though out adulthood and never realized how easy it could be to get a six pack for f I actually quit those vices and counted macros. My fitness pal has made it super easy to not overeat. I’ve tried to track…
P.c.o.s, Endometriosis and weight loss
Hey, my names Takai but everyone calls me T T, I'm a 34yo F who lives in Sydney Australia Im hust curious does anyone else on here have issues loosing weight due to p.c.o.s hormones and insulin resistance? I'd love to make new friends all over the world. and have discussions about it. I'm trying to loose weight for my…
LOW or NO-FAT quick snacks?
I've already hit my fat goal for the day but still need to eat at least 300 more calories to hit my minimum calorie goal. I could definitely use more protein and carbs wont hurt. Any ideas?
Breakfast Alternatives
I'm looking for a tasty & quick way to eat a healthy breakfast. I usually do a toast, bagel, or something on the go. I've tried First Watch breakfast or Panera but it has so many calories. I fast at night so I eat breakfast and lunch and skip dinner. Any suggestions?
Water
So I just finished my first 100oz of water for this morning. (I work outside) does anyone else feel like it's getting easier to drink more water the more you do it? Or is it just me?
Hi, I'm new
Hi all! I'm Val...new here. Trying (yet again) to get back on track and get healthy, feel better...all that jazz 😉. I'm 46, stay at home Mom to a 13yo adorable, horrible teen 🤣😭, also disabled (back issues). I had Gastric Sleeve surgery in 2015, it went great, lost almost 100lbs....have since gained it back + more for many…
Getting started
Hi, I am a 32 year old mum of 1 who is finally get back on track, aiming to lose 2stone and get back into my regular healthy habits. I am a full time paramedic student so life is a bit hectic but I have taken the plunge to get myself into better shape than I am now, I would love to get some friends on MFP so I can follow…
Meat with Bones I.E. Ribs and wings
How do you handle the calories logging when you make wings at home? Do you include the bones for ribs and wings when you calculate the calories or does the log take into account that part of that is bone when logging the calories?
Calories, Carbs, Sugars Oh My!
For us nutrition newbies out here - is there some kind of "nutrition for dummies" or sort of explanation guide, video, or book that explains not only the importance of enough Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Sodium, Sugar but how to make the right selection when planning meals?
How much of a deficit is too stressful on your body?
Hello all I’ve noticed as I get closer to my goal weight my body has become way more sensitive to strenuous exercise and I’m thinking about food ALL the time where in the beginning of my journey I just felt motivated. Now I feel tired, hungry, and anxious and I’m pretty sure it’s related from what I read. Have others…
Weight loss Advice
Hey Guys! I’m a young bloke looking to get into shape a bit. I need to cut down about 20kg to get into a upcoming job in the next 2 or so months. Just wanting some help on how to do some food prep. I’ve really cut down on all sugary drinks and caffeine and looking at turning purely to only water in the upcoming weeks. For…
Kale & Chicken Soup
So we have a bearded dragon that we buy vegetables for, and I want to try and find uses for the large amount of leftover he doesn't eat, since he's just one small lizard, lol! This week we bought kale, and I'll be honest, I've never had kale before! But I knew it could be used in soup, so I made an experimental soup last…
One-Pot Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes and Kale Recipe
This is my go-to fave of the moment! :) * The actual recipe is behind a NY times firewall but, will post the link below. * You'll also see the ingredients and a pic of the finished product. * To lower the calories, I switched the olive oil to avocado oil * Also added shrimp to make it a meal or, you can leave it out. *…
My Shopping List
Hi friends, I’m 212 lbs and want to get down to 185 lbs. I haven’t been eating healthy… lots of pizzas and fried chicken and chocolate. I’m going to try to eat more salads And apples with peanut butter. I’m going shopping today Please suggest a few things to add to my shopping list. Thanks
Low appetite
Does anyone else have a really low appetite? I really need to gain weight and my calorie goal is about 1650. If I eat 1300 in a day it’s enough to make me feel stuffed and bloated. High calorie foods like avocado/nuts/etc. just make me feel worse. Any tips for stimulating what little appetite I have?
1,200 calories in 500 calories out?
Hey, I’m 5’1 149 pounds. My goal is 120, is a 1200 calorie intake and burning 500 a day healthy for me?
Upload Penzey's Spices Catalog into Food Database
Recently, I suggested that MyFitnessPal upload the Savory Spice Shop product catalog into the food database. Savory Spice Shop (www.savoryspiceshop.com) is a family-owned and run Denver-based spice business with 29 locations nationwide. Penzey's Spices www.penzeys.com is another family-run competitor with stores…
Does anyone else feel like they keep getting in their own way?
Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m getting in my own way of my weight gain goals. When I’m stressed out I tend to either eat a lot less or eat all the junk food and nothing healthy. Either option leaves me feeling physically ill, which in turn stresses me out more and it ends up being a vicious cycle to the point where it…
Can someone give me their tips and tricks with using this app, I'm a newbie 😀
Hello everyone! My name is Jaimie and I'm a newbie on this and it's day 4 for me. The experience have been very revealing for me and I'm already measuring everything I eat now. However I've been struggling to get enough vitamin A and also too high in fats and salt still. I'm wondering what are the most healthy abs balanced…
How much weight have you lost or gained so far?
Hey guys, just looking to see new people and how their doing, my current weight goal is to get down to 200 pounds and my starting weight was 240, right now I'm at 229! Its been a month so far and I feel like I'm doing well, let me know how your goals are doing!
There’s Power in Numbers!!
Greetings fellow fitness pals! Slowly making a few gains but, I’ve learned that I do better with accountability. Looking to connect with others who are focused on being the best version of themselves. Any pescatarian’s out there? Would love to swap recipes (especially Mediterranean type recipes).
Currently weight 150 Lbs. Looking to hit 175-180 Lbs
I have lost a lot of weight in the past 2-3 years and I am looking to gain at least 20 lbs as soon as humanly possible. I started going to the gym routinely since the last week of June 2022, drinking "super" protein shakes with fruit, peanut butter, etc first thing in the morning at 530 AM before I go to work, and I am…
New to MFP
Hey new to MFP and can’t wait to get started 😄 feel free to add me or check out my recipes over on instagram.com/darrynsfood
Is it bad if i had 20-30g of added sugar in 2 weeks and then ate 100g in 1 day?
Also how can i burn it off quickly?

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