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The only true answer is increase your activity/calories burned. I don't know your stats or what is a realistic deficit for you. But to lose 10 pounds in 3 weeks you need a caloric deficit of 1,667 per day. So you need to be burning 3000++ daily. As for food in, aim for lean protein, high fiber to help you stay full,…
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I also think my current Fitbit (I upgraded last fall) awards generously for exercise calories. As a small way to combat that, I do not have it connected to MFP and I log intentional exercise. If I'm walking around a little extra here & there (to avoid being TOTALLY sedentary with an office job) I do not log that. Like I…
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How long ago did you start? What was your weight then, and what is your weight now?
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I'm open to this sort of teamwork. :) I'm 48, female, and have lost ~12 pounds since the beginning of the year with another ~15 yet to go. I'm a desk job by day, walking here & there when I can sort. I'm good at calorie counting/maintaining a deficit as long as I plan and make the effort. Lost ~50 in 2014 by calorie…
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How long have you been at 1600? A few days, a few weeks, a few months? How much did you gain? A few ounces, a few pounds, more? If it has been a few days, have patience. Could easily be water weight from a number of sources. If it has been months and you've noticed a trend of weight gain since that would be a different…
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I *like* to meal plan on the weekend for the M-F to come. That way I can go to the grocery store and get everything lined up. Sometimes I get busy, or Hubs & I don't sit down and plan it out. Like this week... I do sometimes prep/plan my work lunches. (M-F office job.) Tonight Hubs & I are on our own for dinner. Meaning he…
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Bariatric patients should be under close doctor supervision. But as others have said, there are no MFP 'meal plans' (in the free version at least). If the paid version is not appropriate to your scenario, you can cancel your subscription. Just log what you consume, in the quantities you consume.
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It won't be the same for everyone. I 'gain' (retain water) after my cycle starts, not before. To track monthly weight loss trend I compare my weight on the day after I start from one cycle to the next. I kind of ignore the scale # when it ticks up, knowing it is not real. But I go up 1-3 pounds and I'm now approx 145…
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Macros have calories: each g of fat is 9, each g of protein & carbs is 4. So it should work out about the same in the end. Kind of like saying I'm not sure if I should save dollars, or coins. A certain amount of each coin makes up the dollar.
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I kind of factor it all in - I have my profile set at a .5 pound per week loss (250 deficit) but I only log intentional cardio. I also try to increase my general activity, and do not log 'extra' for that. My hope is that the extra movement helps me lose a little more, but since I'm not SUPER active or working out…
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I am in an office within an office complex. Most of my work is at my desk, spreadsheets and such. Confidential/financial matters for the company so private printer at my desk. Minimal interaction w/ coworkers other than occasional chit chat. Small office, about 1500 square feet total. (5 of us work out of this location, so…
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If 2000-2500 most days has been maintenance, anything less on average should result in weight loss. If you believe 1600 daily would be a reasonable # and not lead to binges, go for it. But perhaps give yourself 'permission' to eat 2000 occasionally if you feel you need extra. This is still below your 2000-2500 typical, and…
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Starting today I've added a lumbar support pillow to my office chair. Using the Cubii I sit a little further forward in the seat so I'm hoping this will help for better posture. I'm aiming for 25 hours a week. :) I think I am also the Jr2. Does not connect to their app, which is not a big deal. I am walking at lunch most…
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Sounds like you have identified your habits and are working out the solutions. Good job!
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Never did more than a free trial w/ WW - but I read someone else's comment this morning that in their opinion the new WW is not designed to help people to lose weight because that could lead to loss of business. The new list of 'free' foods included a good bit of moderately calorie dense items. Eating all the chicken and…
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I started a new profile a couple of weeks ago, after not using MFP for a while. I used MFP for years. In my hiatus I did try Lose It, but I didn't stick with it. I think I prefer MFP (over Lose It) primarily because I'm familiar with this one, so that itself is not helpful I realize. I do have the scanner, and I use it.…
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Clothes fitting differently (needing a belt) is a sure sign of something changing. I personally am not a fan of a measuring tape because I can never be sure I'm holding it the same way, pulling it tighter than I did the last time, etc. I do have jeans of different sizes that fit differently as I am losing weight. Losing…
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What can you do differently? Perhaps change the meals you are having, to focus on more protein. It may help you feel fuller longer. Add more vegetables to increase quantity of food. Sometimes we think we are hungry, but it is thirst or boredom. Try drinking more water, or doing a hobby that involves your hands. And it may…
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If these were back to back weighins, you may want to change the batteries in your scale. If there was time between, and change in clothing, and you ate food and drank liquids: both are accurate for the conditions in which you stepped on the scale.
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You don't have to weigh your food. But if you're not losing weight then you are eating at a level that sustains your current weight. (I'm assuming you are not gaining weight - if so you're eating more than your body needs so at a surplus.) Either you are burning less than estimated or eating more than you think. Weighing…
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Because you cannot realistically expect to lose 2 pounds per week, and since you put that in for your goals MFP gave you the default minimum of 1200 calories. I will use myself for an example. I am 5'5", 48, 150ish female. MFP I have set to lose .5 pounds per week and it is giving me a goal of roughly 1400 calories per…
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Find a local running store and have them recommend shoes based on your arch and feet. Maybe even socks. Google/download a Couch to 5k app. Start walking. Work in running - this is where the C25k is great because you start with short run intervals and as the weeks progress it helps you increase them safely.
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Constant lack of sleep can be dangerous for yourself and others. I hope you are not driving a car (or even operating a bicycle) on days following 2 hours of sleep? I am not being judgement but speaking from experience. Once upon a time I was working 2 jobs (and the parent of 3 little ones under 5 years old) and fell asleep…
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I don't think this is something users in the forum can help with. You'd probably need to reach out to MFP support.
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Is this something easy to stick with? It depends as we all have some things that are harder for us than others. Developing new habits can take a little time to get used to. Personally logging and sticking to a calorie target for me is easy enough when I put a little time & effort into planning. I personally struggle with…
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It does not hurt to assess your logging for ways to be more accurate. Food packaging can be off. Last week I had some Brownie Brittle. Package said 3 pieces (28g) was one serving for 120 calories. I weighed 2 pieces, they were 25g. If I had assumed the label accurate and eaten/logged 3, I would have consumed 40 calories…
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Understanding how & why your body uses a certain amount of energy per day is useful, in my opinion. It helps you to know/relate to the goas that MFP gives you, what they mean and such. Your body uses energy from 3 sources. (This is my interpretation, by the way.) The first is BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate. This is estimated…
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I typically look up the restaurant's menu then search in the database to log. Restaurants change their info often, so an old database entry could be wrong. If it is something not from a major chain (so I can't verify calories), I do my best to mentally deconstruct/estimate the calories and choose an entry that is similar…
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Not prediabetic, but also lost weight prior while logging at MFP and also regained 25ish in the past few years. And similar age as I turn 49 later this year. (Down 7-8 depending since Jan 2 when I finally got back to working on ME.) I never did more than a free trial with Noom because I have an issue with paying for things…
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SEnding a friend request, because we are similar. I am not vegan however. Set up your MFP profile and set it to lose .5 pounds per week. You will probably get a calorie goal of around 1400 daily. Then if you exercise, cardio in particular, consider eating a little additional if you feel you need to. But if the exercise is…
