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You should be able to enter the number of servings the recipe makes in the app when you add it. Then divide the food into that many servings (weighing and dividing is the best) and you can log 1 serving. Though taking total calories and then the percentage you ate works fine too.

When I started getting into shape, nothing happened on the scale/with measurements at first. But my goal was to get healthy, not just lose weight, so I kept at it. After a month or so I started seeing results, and have lost between 70 and 80 lbs. (I am currently at maintenance and am right about at my goal weight,…

I did it for health reasons, so that I would be able to spend as many quality years as possible with my family. Being thin is just a side effect.

^^this. Don't skimp on nutrition just to have calories available for drinks, though.

Most items have the weight in grams listed after the volume measurement. My cereals say 3/4 cup (55 grams) and similar. Also, many of the MFP entries have grams as an option, so you can use those rather than ones that only list cups. Also, volume measurements are not equivalent to weight*, so you wouldn't want to weigh out…

There is no "real" answer. The most important part of this is finding an appropriate entry in the database. Don't log cooked as raw or vice versa. That said, raw can be a bit more accurate as the length of time spent cooking something affects the amount of water weight in the cooked product. Generally the difference is…

1. You should really eat more. Use the MFP tool to calculate a reasonable deficit to lose about .5 to 1 lb a week. 2. Read this post, it's full of great advice: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Agree with the bolded. When I'm running I'm pretty much in the zone, and only notice other people on the trail so I don't crash into them.

MFP already has you at a deficit without exercise, so you should eat a portion of them back - most people recommend 3/4 of the burn that MFP estimates. For a longer explanation, MFP uses the Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) method, which means that they take the calories for your calculated Basal Metabolic Rate…

If you want to get into running, people I know have had good success with Couch to 5K apps.

I wrote something, but then realized that it was basically this, only shorter and not as well written, so here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants This thread was posted about a year after I had started getting fit and I was already at maintenance,…

While there are some foods I don't like, I can't say that I am grateful that I don't like them. I am grateful that I am an adult and don't have to eat them, though.

If you are having trouble falling asleep because you are hungry, try either moving your final meal later in the day or saving some kcals for a before-bed snack. You may need to figure out the timings (and the food, depending on how your body reacts to specific things) with some trial and error. I generally have something…

As long as what you eat fits into your goals (and limitations) based on your overall fitness plan and any medical conditions you may have, then there is no problem with sugar or saturated fats. Also, Strictly speaking, sugar itself isn't a macro, it is a carb. Same with saturated fats - it is a type of fat, but not a macro…

I plan on making this my combination birthday dinner/cake. I'll probably make my own crust and my homemade pizza sauce instead of the store bought stuff, though.

I always have what I've considered "dessert" food for nighttime snacks: generally a serving of Breyer's ice cream or an ice cream sandwich. Sometimes cake or pie if I made some for an occasion and have leftover. Very occasionally I go for a banana split with the Breyer's, homemade whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a…

In the rare instances when people ask, I just say "no." Me: <gets vegetarian option> Friend: "Oh, are you a vegetarian?" Me: "No, it just looked good." I used to get the vegetarian option on planes (when they actually served meals) because it was generally tastier. I still do sometimes on International flights. ETA:…

Do what I do and eat sensible portions of what you like, then balance it out over the next couple of days with extra exercise...

I don't stress over labels. I do check them occasionally when buying new brands. For example, I like the natural peanut butter made with just peanuts and possibly salt. Sometimes when I look at an unfamiliar brand (because of a sale, or better price), I find something unexpected, so I end up getting a brand I am familiar…

If there is an Indian grocery nearby, you can get Nutrela (soy chunks).

Do the nutrition labels list the weight in grams of a serving? Like 1/4 cup (56g)? It could be that the Goya serving is based on a lighter weight.

When I realized that I could get into my wife's car and sit down before moving the seat back without any part of my body touching the steering wheel... the old me used to not even be able to slide in to move the seat back.

You have to admit that it would be pretty boring if all threads went basically like this: OP: I'm new here and have 100 lbs to lose. Any advice? Response 1: Eat a balanced diet that meets your health and fitness goals and takes any medical conditions you may have into account. Eat at a reasonable deficit to lose about 1-2…

All of them. I seriously have not had a style of food that I have not liked a lot. I cannot think of any culture's food that I would not be fine if it was all I had to eat for the rest of my life.

I agree with this. My last diet (verb) was reducing my calories by about 500 per day until I reached a goal weight. Then I stopped dieting and began maintaining by eating a reasonable amount of calories for my age, weight, and activity level. I didn't really change my diet (noun) other than to pay more attention to my…

My fastest mile that I know of was 7:13 according to Runtastic. My average mile is 8:15 - 8:30.

When I was a kid, I used to eat the instant hot chocolate by the spoonful. I would also eat instant oatmeal without mixing any water. Then there were the Miracle Whip sandwiches. Just MW on white bread. My dad finally told me I had to do more than that, so I added cheddar cheese (that is still something I would eat, though…

A calorie is a unit of measure. So all calories are the same in that way. Some foods are more nutrient dense, so 100 calories of granulated sugar and 100 calories of celery are different, but it is not related to how the energy in the foods is measured. Nobody says "a mile isn't a mile," yet I could argue that it is easier…

You can set those numbers yourself if you know the amounts you want to hit. Just go into goals, then select "change goals" and then custom. The problem is that most entries and product labels do not distinguish between type of fat, unless it is saturated or trans, so those numbers are never right (kind of like potassium).

Are you saying "Should I eat 310 calories worth of cheese sticks?" or are you saying "Should I eat 5.5 servings (285g as per the website for a large bag)?" If it is the former, you should look at your day and see if you can fit it into your calorie and macronutrient (protein/fat/carb) goals. If it is the latter, I would…