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  • yes, that is how the MyFitnessPal calculations work. good idea to eat many of those back but not quite all — and see how it goes
    in Can I eat my calories burned? Comment by csplatt July 20
  • When I go to add an item in the app, I am immediately presented with a list of my most recent / common entries. I scroll those and click away. Takes me very little time.
    in shortcuts for daily entry Comment by csplatt July 20
  • Were you losing too quickly on 1500? Did you feel starving all the time or was your energy too low? It’s possible that either number is acceptable and will just result in slower / faster loss. Or as someone else stated, dietician may have meant 1700 + a nice long walk which could end up netting about 1500
    in Calorie Defecit? Comment by csplatt July 19
  • I changed my calorie goal recently in the app and it stuck
    in Getting Frustrated Comment by csplatt July 19
  • oh boy! this is one of the only times i’d say “just start when you get back!”
    in Just starting MFP and leaving for a cruise! Comment by csplatt July 19
  • That’s fast! 4 lb a week, yes? I’m no expert but that MAY put you at risk of losing more muscle than you’d like. You’ll be losing fat and muscle at the same time at that rate! Maybe someone else can chime in on whether lifting weights can slow that down.
    in Getting ready for 25th anniversary trip Comment by csplatt July 17
  • it is difficult because there are so many factors that could potentially be inaccurate. our watches give us an estimate of what it thinks we have burned but it might be off because none of us really have the exact same makeup of muscle vs bone vs fat or burn fuel at exactly the same rate or even ate the same foods that…
    in Weight loss Comment by csplatt July 16
  • Looking at family members in their 60s and 70s who really struggle with mobility, enjoying vacations, getting in and out of chairs, etc. Biggest obstacle is pain. I have chronic pain in one leg / hip and I get discouraged often because I simply can’t do the intensity of fitness that I used to. In turn, average calories…
    in What Keeps You Going Comment by csplatt July 16
  • With dressings, butter, oils, etc you’d be surprised at the calorie count on a salad or fish taco or grilled tilapia! I do best if I eat out once a month rather than once a week for sure!
    in Gaining weight? Comment by csplatt July 16
  • What tools are you using to calculate 1000-1300? Is your diary open for us to peek at?
    in My weight loss has plateaued the past 3 weeks am I not eating enough calories perhaps Comment by csplatt July 16
  • I use the free version of an app called FitOn. I put it on my AppleBox / TV and they have videos that you can do at home.
    in What exercises can I do as a beginner? (And advices on my calorie intake after starting to work out) Comment by csplatt July 15
  • I love the idea of a “no season.” I did that recently when I had to tell my friends “sorry I don’t eat out in June!” I always do a check in / calibration in June even when I’m close to my ideal weight. Once I’m feeling disciplined, I add stuff back (ice cream, etc) but weighed and measured since that’s what works best for…
    in Really let myself go Comment by csplatt July 14
  • I just use a pen and paper if I need to remember numbers to put in the app later.
    in Can't find a food scale that does these simple things!! Comment by csplatt July 10
  • I’ve always done pasta as dry / raw on a digital food scale but rice as cooked in a measuring cup and it has worked out fine for me.
    in Logging cooked vs uncooked meals Comment by csplatt July 10
  • Oh my! What resources did you use to find out about your allergies? Any specific tests?
    in I am very lost on recipes & what i can eat Comment by csplatt July 10
  • Lots of things inside our body “have weight” - and its weight that shifts up and down. Just keep in mind that some of what happens on the scale has nothing to do with amount of fat.
    in Weight fluctuating Comment by csplatt July 10
  • Today’s a banana with peanut butter. Coffee.
    in New to Discussion Comment by csplatt July 10
  • Try cutting all screens two hours before bed. No scrolling on phone, no computer.
    in How do you get to sleep at night Comment by csplatt July 6
  • Try planning your day early each morning! I like to decide ahead of time what all my meals and snacks will be and go ahead and log them into MFP while I drink my coffee. That way nothing is impulsive. You can also decide during breakfast whether exercise is realistic for that day, what you will do, and when. There’s…
    in I need to be more mindful... Comment by csplatt July 6
  • Most people here will tell you that starvation mode isn’t real. What are your calorie goals set by MFP? Low carb is tricky since even fruit and veggies have carbs. Good luck!
    in Calories and Macros for weight loss Comment by csplatt July 5
  • more like a maintenance day
    in 4 Comment by csplatt July 4
  • Patience patience!
    in Fed up Comment by csplatt July 4
  • What tools do you use to calculate calories? Are you eyeballing?
    in Wk 1 mounjaro Comment by csplatt July 2
  • I’m 43 and maintain at 1600. I lose weight just fine at 1350! Just take it slow and try not to overthink the numbers. Take 200-250 off your maintenance and try it for two or three months. Then re-assess.
    in Setting calorie goal weight loss post menopause Comment by csplatt July 2
  • I like to eat only 3x because I get more full. Other people prefer to eat more often but a little less each time, more like grazing. Total personal preference.
    in Hey! Let’s discuss How to do healthy weightloss♥️ Comment by csplatt July 2
  • my standard response is to buy and use a digital food scale. i weigh my bananas, cheese, peanut butter, raw sweet potato before i cook it etc etc
    in Menopause Comment by csplatt July 1
  • daily movement around the house and around town is related to ACTIVITY LEVEL setting. if you want to include your exercise in the activity level setting, just make sure you don’t double dip and ALSO record it as exercise for the day. i prefer to set myself to low activity level then record my intentional cardio movement as…
    in TDEE Exercise Comment by csplatt July 1
  • a digital food scale is the key to my success. i use it for almost everything - weighing raw sweet potato in grams, peanut butter, bananas, cheese, etc
    in Loosing weight as a 49 yr old female Comment by csplatt July 1
  • What do you mean by continuously? Can you give us a list of dates and weights?
    in I Comment by csplatt July 1
  • diet. get a digital food scale!
    in Weight loss Comment by csplatt July 1
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