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Congrats on your progress so far. The first thing I would suggest is to give yourself a 10 pound range (what you weigh now + 10 pounds) that you can maintain in. Remember, you do not have to weigh an exact amount every day. Weigh yourself daily, track your calories and most importantly listen to your body. Don't go to bed…
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You're going to be fine. You've adapted a healthy, goal oriented lifestyle > THIS can only have one possible long-term consequence and that is a healthy, happy you!
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3 points: 1) Okay, it sucks, but you probably felt happy and more energetic due to all of your "stores" being replenished 2) 1 gram of Carb 'attracts' 3 grams of Water and water is heavy 3) Don't go crazy, give yourself 10 days to reach your former weight
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I try to have reasons for my meals. I eat within an after I workout, to replenish and supply nutrients. I snack when I'm hungry to manage satiety/hunger. I eat in the evening to store up for the fasting period of evening -- next day.
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Calories "in" should be earmarked for metabolic processes and to fuel exercise. I would not recommend cutting back during the week so that you can indulge on Sunday. By doing this, you're stealing from your body's needed supply during the week, and then by over-doing it on Sunday, you are storing a bunch of calories as…
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Lost 65 lbs. and have been maintaining for close to 2 years. Increase calories slowly, hold for 2 weeks, monitor and adjust. Make a decision: Is your maintenance going to be fueled by vigorous exercise and an increase of 300-400 more calories, or moderate exercise and a moderate increase in calories. Set a 5-6 pound range…
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Diet is the magic bullet to your fat loss. Lifting should be intense enough to build muscle (a great calorie burner in itself) and cardio is a good way to give your metabolism a spike, build muscle, and make you feel good (stress relief). The key is consistency. Create a simple plan and follow it every day.