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I'd like to add to make sure you're WEIGHING everything with a food scale to measure (measuring cups only for liquids). Many people eat a lot more than they think they are because they don't weight their food, then wonder why they aren't losing or can't reach their calorie goal. Good luck!

Hi James! Read this: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 And the other stickied posts in the Community boards. This system totally works, and sometimes the hardest part is just patience. Welcome!

Since no one has posted this yet: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 OP, weight loss takes dedication and patience, especially since you are relatively close to the normal BMI range. It sounds like you're being inconsistent with your eating and…

I have hashimoto's and am 5'2". Once your thyroid condition is properly medicated, it's not a hindrance to weight loss. Really. I lost 40 pounds (182 to 142) in 2017 and another 10 in 2018 by counting calories. Also, you said you STARTED gaining weight AFTER your diagnosis. That's kind of confusing to me, what happened…

Check this out: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818701/the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead/p1

Yep to what Allie said. They recently added a way to report incorrect foods, I think you have to do it through the phone app. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10704872/report-incorrect-foods-on-myfitnesspal#latest

Are you weighing and logging everything? Has your weight really not changed at all, or is it just slow? If you were losing for a while then stopped, you might need to adjust your settings based on your current weight, or check the batteries in your scale. Also, check out the super-helpful chart:

Yep, log it anyway. I find sometimes that seeing the number of calories I've eaten for the day helps me feel full! Even if you've gone over, plan to have at least something small yet before the end of the day.

The USDA website is great, and you can enter their code number for the food product into the MFP database and get good matches. As far as prepared versus frozen, I weigh it however it's packaged/before cooking. Those will be really slight differences, and as long as you're consistent you shouldn't notice a difference.…

This is a very common problem, so common they made a chart for it. I hope this helps! Also, "cheat" meals can easily wipe out a weekly deficit, unfortunately.

Yes, on both the desktop version and mobile app, there's a "save meal" option after you enter it. On the app it shows up when you touch the 3 dots under the entry. I hope that's enough info to get you there. :)

I check a lot of things on the USDA database, then try to find something close in the MFP database. You can even search by the USDA number.https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list A lot of people recommend weighing everything raw/before cooking for greater accuracy when possible.

Straight liquor is the best "bang for the buck" calorie-wise. Go for on the rocks or mixed with diet soda. Great job on your 13 pounds!

I looked at your diary and 1) You have to weigh all food in grams. Granola bars can weigh a lot more than what the package says. 2) Make sure you choose "good" entries in the database for things like the pizza (and you have to weigh that, too) 3) Are you eating the sauces straight or are you putting them on something? Even…

Wait, you said you're hypothyroid AND not on any medication. See a doctor to get your thyroid regulated. When properly medicated, hypothyroidism is NOT a hindrance to weight loss.

It definitely works! It's pretty slow when you don't have much to lose, so accurate logging, consistency. and patience are extra important.

This is a common issue, so common they made a chart for it! :) <3

This is a pretty common problem/question, this should help:

Peanut butter is extremely calorie-dense, you should use a scale and weight in grams for that because a slight variation can make a big difference. I weight BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, anything really thick or calorie-dense.

Measuring spoons and cups are fine for liquids. Although I use my scale for my coffee creamer because the scale's already out and then I don't have to wash a measuring spoon. :)

Good luck! I'm not doing 5:2 or any kind of IF, I prefer to to pace my calories throughout the day/week. You may already know this, but a calorie deficit is necessary to lose weight, however you create it. If the calories you eat in the 5 days cancel out the deficit you create in the 2 days, you won't lose weight. If 5:2…

I put what I like in it and log the calories. Lately it's 40 calories of half and half and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The 40 calories are worth it to me!

I'm using Body By You by Mark Lauren, designed for women and easy to do at home with little/no equipment. The link Chef Barbell posted is great to look at the options.

Reading all of these "wasn't a problem, and I didn't really change over the holidays anyway" comments, and remembering all of the ice cream I ate standing at the kitchen counter last night because I'm out of Christmas cookies. Yeah, I'm struggling a little these days. I don't know if it's the holidays, my new exercise…

I switched to maintenance just before the "holiday eating events" started. I hit -49 pounds, 98% of my 50 pound goal, and decided that was close enough. That weight has me comfortably in the normal BMI range and size small clothes. This year I'm focusing on maintaining and strength training. My weight went up a little bit…

I hope you all mean that you "net" 1200. 1200 calories total is only enough if you're in a coma. Eat 1200 (or what MFP recommended) plus at least half of your exercise calories. It may slow your weight loss in the short term, but it will help you stick to it in the long term and help prevent malnutrition. <3

You aren't really "cheating" anything - your body tracks calories even if you don't. As others have said, 1200/day is pretty low. If you want more calories on the weekend or something, you could try watching your weekly intake/deficit instead of daily.

There are humanitarian, health, and environmental reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle, in addition to it just being kind of trendy these days. Did you ask them? (I'm not vegan myself.)

You won't put on a lot of weight quickly, you'll have plenty of time to "catch yourself" and correct if/when it starts to go up. Are you still losing with your 1200 and weekly splurge? Maybe try 1300 and a weekly splurge? Have you thought about seeing a therapist to help you talk about this tremendous life change you've…