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No logging should ever have an error factor of 20% if the data entered is accurate. Being honest and work output has zero to do with a bogus database. You sound like you're responding from your high horse. Great for you losing 80 pounds, congratulations. However, we are not talking about weight loss, comittment, work…
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Did what you said. "usda pork center cut chops boneless raw"......only looked at USDA listings......8 listings then I quit because it was quite scary. Highest....Cal 239....Carbs 1g....Pro 24g....Fat 16g Lowest.....Cal 130....Carbs 0g....Pro 20g....Fat 5g There is no way anyone can accurately track calories and macros…
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Where are you seeing "USDA"? I just entered "usda pork center cut chops boneless raw" and got hundreds of entries, but I don't see USDA anywhere.
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Yes I understand all of that. But you didn't answer the question. The MFP database is so polluted with bogus numbers that it's really not usable. It's no wonder there are so many failure stories in the community here. I'm searching for a RELIABLE source of data to track calories and macros. Even something as simple as a…
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Pick a priority, lose the weight or increase strength. Trying to both is a challenge that you're obviously not being successful at. I would make the priority my health. That means getting your diet squared away first. Once you get your diet discipline on track then start lifting again. Set a goal of 10 pounds loss. Looking…
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Eating back exercise cals will NEVER work! It should never be done.....period.
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What you say sounds good on paper but if he doesnt have a clue what the total calorie intake is it's useless. Using MFP's database is a bad idea. It isn't close and too many bad entries have been made with bogus calories and macros.
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Firstly how are you tracking calories? if you are using the database at MFP that could be the problem. This database is so far off you could easily be consuming 500 plus calories a day and not even realize it.
