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  • Very good advise and insight by the previous responses. I was overestimating my activity level and calorie burn so when I first started using the app, I was either not losing weight or gaining weight. I agree to change the setting to not active and log all the exercise you do for an accurate calorie count. For men in…
    in FRUSTRATED Comment by abarocio June 2021
  • I know exactly how you feel. Been there with all the stuff you mentioned. I have always been bad in terms of consistency in my life in general and I am working on that. You need to find a safe place to discuss your emotions so therapy would be good. Start small and don't beat yourself up. Take one day at a time and…
  • Thanks for the reminder. I have been struggling with poor motivation and focusing too much on numbers. I have a great trainer and I have noticed that I am improving at each work out. I don't notice it on the scale or the measurements but I can do things I couldn't before. Attitude is one of the things that can bring you…
  • Exercise needs to be meaningful to you otherwise why bother. Stick to what you like but challenge yourself with other work out types like circuit training and HITT intervals when you are ready. Weight training is very important and should not be skipped so glad you are combining. Best of luck
  • The way you are doing it can underestimate your calories but gives you a ball park figure and get most of the macros accounted for except maybe for fat. I use the recipe function for those homemade foods and it's very helpful.
  • From what I have read so far, I agree that an accurate diagnosis needs to be made so you need to follow up with your doctor. Make sure you are eating enough if you are trying to build muscle. I have read that for muscle building, you need to eat 15% more calories. Don't forget about hydration. Sometimes not drinking enough…
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