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@PAV8888 Hmm, since the calories from MFP database are so much lower than MapMyFitness and other places, I assumed the difference was because MFP was using net and the others gross. Also, why would MFP use gross calories since that's already included in the given calorie goal? I can't find anything definitive and have been…

I think this is a fascinating topic. I agree with you 100% intellectually, but it is so hard to put into practice. I want to shove those negative emotions away. But you're right, what's repressed will eventually come bubbling back up.

You already figured it out but I am going to post a graphical reference for reinforcement and for others who might be reading: https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/1200-calorie-diet/ Re protein, I shoot for 500 calories of exercise per day, and when I achieve that, using the MFP default of 20% protein aligns with the protein…

Yes, do up your calories. If you get the calories from the MFP exercise database you will be getting NET calories, which is what you want. Other places give you GROSS calories, which are already included in the calculation so you'd be double dipping to eat those as well. Your trainer was probably using the TDEE method to…

Whenever I hear something like this I wonder if the calorie goal is too low. Here are some indicators that might be the case for you: https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/1200-calorie-diet/ That said, also see Ann's post above about whether 200 calories really matters in the long run. It might have more of a mental detrimental…

I have large calves (and feet and wrists and wide shoulders.) I have a large frame. This used to bother me in high school, but for whatever reason, I got over it when I went into the military. Perhaps because after boot camp I was mostly around men who were larger than me and I no longer felt overly large compared to high…

I remember you :smiley: I never thought about your screenname before, but now I live near a herring run and am wondering about the origin of your name. Thanks for the update! Keep up the good work :smiley:

Go here: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change-goals-guided or More > Goals in app.* Put in your stats. * normal daily activities refers to your job. * Ignore How many times a week do you plan on exercising? - that does not get included in the equation. Log your exercise separately. * Select a rate of loss in line…

You're probably getting mixed answers because people are thinking of the TDEE method, in which exercise is already included, and/or not understanding that MFP uses the NEAT method. Unlike other sites which use TDEE calculators, MFP uses the NEAT method (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), and as such this system is…

Yeah, my metabolism starting slowing down around age 39. Oh, wait, that's when I started a series of desk jobs - prior to that I was a full time yoga teacher, also worked out regularly, walked a lot during the course of my volunteer job, and did not eat a lot of calorie-dense foods. :lol: Here's my favorite article about…

I take Wellbutrin for depression myself. I must have tried over a dozen other ADs in the past, and it's the only one that works for me. I hope you are getting other treatment for your depression as well. I'm currently doing DBT and I love it. Others speak highly of CBT. Your doctor's change of direction was not BS. There…

So many people come here with food myths. Heck, I participated in the VA MOVE program and our facilitator, a nurse, spouted a lot of food myths. I don't find questions like in the OP odd at all. (There were red flags, which is different from being odd.) At least the OP realizes they don't have to be keto in order to loose…

I had the same thoughts about the OP and assumed neanderthin did as well, which informed his response, which I thought was fine.

I have some social anxiety, so I empathize. I agree with the posters who said nobody actually cares about you. That said, I did feel somewhat awkward when I belonged to a gym where all the other members seemed to be college-aged, so, considerably younger than me. I coped by going at off-peak times and using ear buds. If…

Lifting weights is the most efficient way to build muscle and going to the gym gives you instant access to weights. Gyms also have personal trainers. Every gym I've ever joined has included 1-3 sessions with a PT for free. Many also had small group classes for free or very cheap. The easiest way to learn is working…

When has any thread longer than a page ever stayed on topic? :D

I have often had the experience of eating a "hyperpalatable" food that I didn't particularly enjoy yet still have a problem stopping. As intended, I'm triggered to eat and eat and eat. For example, there is free low quality candy at work. I can eat a lot and not feel satisfied, yet if I have 50 calories worth of high…

Here's how to make your diary public: In the app, go to Settings > Diary Setting > Diary Sharing > and check Public. Desktop: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

@AdahPotatah2024 in order to give the best answer to this question, it's important to include whether you have a medical condition that is adversely affected by sodium.

I'm going to quote myself from the Sodium thread. TL;DR: USER-created entries are not to be trusted and so the "Diary Insights" are quite possibly inaccurate. I shut this off.

When I was anemic I verified and updated the iron counts on all USER-created entries as they were invariably wrong. Absent a medical condition, it's really not worth the time. I replace Sodium with Fiber ages ago and shut off that useless (to me) "Diary Insights" when I started using the app more. Here's my standard bit on…

There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public. In the app, go to Settings > Diary Setting > Diary Sharing > and check Public. Desktop: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings For others who might…

Do check out the spreadsheet ^ Since I'm an omnivore, I look to meat and dairy for protein. For fiber, I start with beans and then plan to eat higher fiber foods throughout the day, ex: Nature's Path Cereal - Heritage Flakes, chia seeds, berries, Dave's bread, etc. While nuts do have some protein, they are much higher in…

Would your mother be willing to buy fruits and vegetables when she shops? Tell her you are aiming to make your plate look more like this: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/ I eat a lot of frozen and canned fruit. It's cheaper, convenient, and doesn't spoil. I also buy fruit with long storage…

Yeah, it's not normal to have 17+ pound swings over the course of the week on multiple weeks. Like Pav, I'm thinking something about your weighing methodology is causing this. Are you weighing more than once per day? If so, that is contributing - only weigh at the same time of day under the same conditions. I'm also…

Your title mentions birth control but your post did not. What did you want to say about BC? You can definitely retain a few pounds of water when starting hormonal birth control. If the workouts are new, you are likely retaining water from that.

When I have hyperpalatable foods like pizza, I make sure I also have vegetables with it. This slows down my eating and gives my stomach time to send the "I'm full" message to my brain. For pizza, I have a large salad. For other meals, I have veggies like broccoli or green beans. Also, if you're doing this, consider upping…

To get an answer to this question, I suggest you start a new thread with this topic, but change your diary settings first: There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public. In the app, go to Settings > Diary…

I'd like to hear more about your family situation. It is hard for me to maintain a calorie deficit when I am surrounded by calorie dense/hyper-palatable food. I do still eat calorie dense food like pizza, but make sure I have a large salad (VERY easy on the salad dressing!) to go with it. I bulk up other calorie dense…

The answer surely lies here somewhere: