Announcements
Welcome! The Rules
Hey everyone! A detailed description of this method can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/408674-the-olivia-method-the-cool-new-way-to-set-up-your-mfp-go Here are the steps to set up MFP the Olivia Method way. Step 1: Figure out your BMR - this is your body's calorie requirements for basic functioning.…
If you're hungry - EAT!
Hey guys! I've been getting some confused messages surrounding the same topic so I just wanted make sure everyone is understanding one very important element of this plan. Figuring out your numbers with the 1000 calorie deficit is just to make sure you know your bare minimum of what to eat. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO…
Discussions
Who's still active
I just got back from having a baby and getting right back on track with the Olivia method because it worked for me. The group doesn't seem very active anymore. Is anyone still hanging around?
Fitbit and Olivia Method
I'm trying to figure out a good balance between eating enough food while still maintaining a 2 pound weight loss, and I thought the Olivia Method might be a good option for me. I wear a Fitbit pretty much 24/7 unless I am charging it. So, would it work to set my MFP goal to maintain my current weight at a sedentary level,…
Need Help with Calculations
BMR is 1346 Age 48 Desk job Exercise 4 x week 60 minutes each No sure what else is needed? TDEE is 1615
Eating out/Flexibility....
Hi all! I wish you all a Happy Valentine's day! Well I don't know if any of you run into this problem but I would LOVE suggestions on how you deal with situations in which you are out with family or during the weekends when we usually spend time with our families or go out. I'm often very good during the weekday because…
Success with this so far?
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to know how people are handling this "Olivia Method". Has anyone had success with this new way yet? On the other side, has anyone gained weight using this method? Thanks!
How do I manage dinner if I'm low calories for the day?
Hi All, I'm having trouble wrapping my head around how to manage my dinner meal when I have not been able to consume very many calories so far that day and hope you can offer advice. I have had a few days recently where on accident or because work was to buy I've only consumed about 700 calories before dinner time. My BMR…
Long term users results
Hello I was wondering how the people that has done this for more than a couple of months is progressing. Did you continue with this way of counting/ingesting/burning calories or did you quit because it was not effective for you? I honestly found a bit scary to increase my calorie intake at this point, but I will consider…
What if you're really heavy?
Has anyone done this method that has over 100 pounds to lose? If so, how did it work out for you?
So confused, please someone help!
Ok, I found this topic by accident this morning and after some reading I am seriously considering trying it. I am so confused though. I calculate my BMR at 1283 according to MFP (35, Female, 147 lbs.) Then I calculate my Maintenance Calorie Intake = 1283 * 1.3 = 1668 Then the calories that need to be burnt to have a 1000…
June Successes??!!
Hello Everyone, I love the success threads and was wondering if there were any for the month of June. I'm still new to this method so I will post next friday. Thanks!
