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  • Yes I have premium and so far it will only let me do net carbs... I would like to change that
    in Total carbs Comment by K8cain January 2022
  • This is not food related and meds may not be how you want to go....but I have had GERD a long time and even though I have insurance, when it changed my meds became really expensive. Luckily they now have prevalent I'd over the counter and it still works GREAT for me. It's about $25 a month but I can eat whatever I want…
    in Help with low carb for health reasons Comment by K8cain February 2015
  • Hi K8! When I first started I was looking online to see how low carb I should go. I found that they recommended 30-40% of your daily intake should be carbs when going low carb. And that's only if you don't want to do the EXTREME low carb. I love carbs too much so that's what I did. I just altered my goals on here to 30%…
    in PCOS(polycystic-ovary-syndrome) Comment by K8cain February 2015
  • For those of you losing with the low carb....how low are you going, what did the doctor recommend?...MFP gives me 193 carbs.....I've been trying to keep it closer to 100-115...wondering if that is low enough for PCOS. Been "very good" the last 2 months and have barely lost 4lbs. With major diet changes and workouts 4x a…
    in PCOS(polycystic-ovary-syndrome) Comment by K8cain February 2015
  • Brilliant!! I just started back in January to lose about 60lbs and have been diligent with my calorie intake (a cheat meal once a week) and working out with a training group and have barely lost 4lbs in 2 months.....was so discouraged today.....then saw this post and remembered....Oh yeah "I" have PCOS!!! That may be part…
    in Losing weight with PCOS Comment by K8cain February 2015
  • When I work out I usually burn around 400+ calories....I only record that I worked out enough for 200 calories....It gives me a little wiggle room on work out days when I tend to be hungrier but I don't allow myself to eat ALL my workout calories.
    in Why is myfitnesspal adding calories?? Comment by K8cain February 2015
  • Thanks everyone...that makes me feel much less stressed about doing the right thing!! You all seem to "get it" as well!! Feeling better after reading these!!
    in Too many options!! Comment by K8cain January 2015
  • I agree....of course with eating healthier is a better option...but also that staying in your calories is the main thing!! However, I have found that as I have gotten older (41) it definitely makes a difference!! My body doesn't do as well with the junk food, no matter the calorie count. I feel as long as your future goals…
    in Eating the wrong foods..but within your cals?? Comment by K8cain April 2013
  • I have a HRM but without the strap.....I feel it over estimates and I usually record less than what it reads. I will usually avg with the machine and my HRM...but would love to know how much I REALLY burn during my classes that I take....Look like I am going to try a HRM with a strap!!! Thanks for the advice all !!!!
    in Correct calories burned?!? Comment by K8cain November 2012
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