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Hmm, How did you calculate the calories in the panini and chips? Did you make it yourself and weigh all of the ingredients in grams to log them? That's the only way to know for sure if the calories you logged for it are correct. If they're from a restaurant, even a restaurant that posts nutrition info, it's mostly a guess.…

Eat whatever you like that helps you stay in a calorie deficit for the day/week. It might take some experimentation to determine what keeps you feeling full - some people feel better with a lot of protein, some like carbs. My diary is open if you want to see how I do it. I have a lot of snacks and chocolate. :)

@nooboots if you use the phone/app version of MFP, there's an option to use your camera phone to scan the barcode on a package of food to log it. It's still a good idea to compare the scan results to what's on the nutrition information panel, though, because the scan results were entered by MFP users and may not be…

If your logging is all accurate, you're on the verge of an amazing "whoosh!" If you search the message boards for "whoosh" you'll find a lot of people in the same situation. I'm 5'3" and went from 182 to 135 and had lots of stalls along the way. Stick with it! <3

@Silent_Soliloquy have you not done any research yourself on the potential negative effects of doing this? I did a quick Google and found 1) few reputable sources of information, which indicates it's not a generally okay thing to do, and 2) a whole bunch of negatives, and nothing positive that's proven and can't be…

1500 cal/day just leaves you "constantly snacky" because that's not enough calories for you. 1500 is the bare minimum for men, if you are active at all you should also eat back your exercise calories. Fasting for that long can cause more problems than it helps, and sounds like a horrible way to live, tbh. What are your…

Here's the USDA website: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list Information based on the bar code was entered into MFP by users and isn't always correct.

It's very possible - BUT - you should eat more than 1200 calories a day. 1200 is the minimum, you should eat at least half of your exercise calories back on top of that. Eating too little is bad for your health and isn't sustainable. You want to be able to do this in a healthy way for the rest of your life, right? I'm 5'3"…

I'm really going to miss this thread! I think I'll keep it starred and re-live the magic from time to time.

@dogWalkerTX the benefit of the database is that you don't have to remember how many calories are in each type of food. You weigh your banana and enter the number of grams, then MFP calculates the calories for you based on what it weighs. You enter the kind of bread you usually eat once, then every time you have that kind…

@Debsmys you still didn't say if you're weighing your food in grams with a food scale. (You can use measuring cups for liquids.) I'm not accusing you of lying about your intake or "pigging out." When you don't have much to lose, the small differences between eyeballing, using a measuring cup, and using a scale can…

Yep, lost 50 pounds and went down a shoe size. It seemed to take a little longer for the loss to take effect in my feet, or maybe I just didn't notice it.

@dogWalkerTX Did you notice the "quick add" feature? It's under the three dots on the right-hand side for each meal. You can just add the calories without specifying the food. I don't use it myself, because all of the stuff I usually eat is already in there to choose from and I let MFP do the math. If I have 14 grams of…

Are you using the app or the desktop version? The desktop version is remarkably un-cluttered IMO. The app is good for some things, but the home feed is full of ads.

Or, you can do this: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 and continue to eat what you like. I'm just saying if low-carb doesn't end up working out for you or your wife, don't give up on MFP. You can lose weight while eating all of the macros and…

The pose that helps you stay in a calorie deficit.

Hi! Are you weighing everything you eat with a food scale and logging it with accurate database entries? Can you make your food diary public? The most likely culprit is that something's off with your logging, it's a very common problem. (I'm not accusing you of intentionally lying about what you eat, everyone needs to…

Yes! This is exactly what got me started losing weight. I saw my reflection in a window, and a photo, and thought "That's not what I'm supposed to look like." It certainly wasn't what I looked like in my head. ...45 pounds later... Caught a glimpse of myself in a window and thought, "Oh yeah, that's what I'm supposed to…

Amazing! I'm a few months into maintenance and want to do the same thing. Are you following a specific program?

I did C25K in the summers of 2017 and 2018 (10 pounds lighter). I finished it both times, but still hate running. It works in that even if you aren't a "natural runner" it can get you to running 30 minutes (or whatever the last workout was) straight. For me that still didn't equal a 5k because I'm slow, and I didn't see…

Happy Birthday! MFP totally works with determination and patience. The best way to start is to buy a food scale and start logging what you already eat. I found a lot of easy ways to cut back just from that. Also, read this for a lot more information:…

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I regret not taking before pictures, I honestly didn't think this would work so I didn't see the point. And not starting strength training earlier. I didn't count coffee creamer for a long time because I knew someone with an unhealthy relationship with food and her body who stopped using coffee creamer entirely because of…

Steamed broccoli or cauliflower with balsamic vinegar.

This is my crew. My lazy, freeloading crew. :)

Hi! Spend some time on the community boards, you'll get lots of helpful information. Here's a good place to start: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

You need to eat more. Women need at least 1200 net calories a day, men 1500, to get adequate nutrition, and more than that for activity/exercise. Is there a reason you're doing OMAD? If you can't eat enough calories in one meal, maybe OMAD isn't a good plan for you. OMAD isn't necessary for weight loss.