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That happened to me as well a few years ago. It was discouraging initially. That has happened to me twice since I first started using My Fitness Pal around 2008. But I didn't let it slow me. Try not to be discouraged.

One thing I do to combat that is to eyeball a small segment of the meal on the plate, or literally move aside the part I think is a reasonable amount to eat, then save the remainder of it for later. That is effective for me. I am keenly aware that most food on a plate is generally more than one serving. So, I therefore…

I think it's walking past a mirror and seeing my clothes fitting better.

Also, log into My Fitness Pal via your browser on your phone if it easier than using the App. That way you will be able to log things on the go in real time. I find when I try to log things later, I always forget some things or inaccurately capture what I ate.

You are allowed to take outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park, provided they are not in glass containers. Having a clear backpack will help get you in more quickly. To the extent possible, try to take your own food in the park with you. You can get a clear backpack from Amazon or Walmart for about $10.…

I think the greatest benefit is to help ensure you get the proper amount of nutrients and don’t get too much of the wrong things. Tracking sugar, sodium, protein, carbs, calories, etc. can be a crucial step toward a healthy lifestyle. For me, I like it because if I get to a plateau or realize I am not making any progress,…

I can claim success, but MyFitnessPal is only a small part of the reason. I think people are either committed or not committed, myself included. MyFitnessPal is just a tool. Once you get to the place where you're ready for changes, you really could do it without this app. I hope you are successful and continue to make…

Getting a spouse on the same page as you is hard. I find the best thing to do is just carve out time for yourself. You can’t let your spouse keep you from your goals. You can ask from time to time to join you. But if you have to do it alone, that’s what you have to do. Just make some time when or where you can get it in. I…

This is a reminder that falling off the wagon is bound to happen sometime. Don't let it discourage you. Just get back up and start again. One thing I find helpful is, include in your meal plan a serving of those Doritos or a chocolate chip cookie. When it's a part of your plan, you won't overindulge. Don't do any mindless…

That is great. I find that alcohol is a big barrier to managing weight. It's simpler for me to keep off the weight when I do not intake alcohol, because when I drink, I tend to crave things way off the grid, including chips and other salty things. Congratulations to you.

One of the easiest ways to cancel is this: if you subscribed via your phone. Either in the Apple Account or the Google Play Account depending on which device you are using, navigate to account settings and you will see your subscriptions and you can cancel that way. If you subscribed from the desktop/laptop computer, on…

Doing yoga stretches can help. Yoga can loosen up your joints and tendons and can also burn calories. You can find many easy yoga moves that won't over stress your back. Look on Youtube.

That is great. I love biking. It's a great outdoor activity, and it's excellent for staying fit and in shape.

WOW. I initially thought the 100,000 in the subject was a typo. So, I followed through to read this post. Amazing. I am happy to see what you did for your departed brother. I hope this awareness can help others.

That is great. I find that one you get into the habit of a healthy lifestyle, you don't fall off just because you stop tracking. The gains will still continue. Congratulations on your progress.

I had no idea. Thank you for telling me. The Stella Rosa Black wine I used to drink, according to My Fitness Pal, logs it at 23 grams of sugar, so I'm very confused. I need to research it some more. I'm glad you brought it to my attention.

The enzyme in wine believed to be helpful is resveratrol, which comes from grapes. So, have a serving or two of grapes a day. Alcohol tends to be high in sugar which could impair your triglyceride numbers; alcohol is also a known carcinogen. The health benefits of drinking alcohol is minimized by these and other potential…

One of the best ways to stop indulging in something is to replace it with something else. Condition yourself away from the bad item and focus on something else that is good for you. The first step is portion them out into baggies. So, that way you can keep on top of how much you are eating. Second step is to try making…

One of the best NSVs I had was when I was seated and I could easily cross my legs when I couldn't do that before. That's when I knew I was making progress.

I can't vote, because both have the same degree of importance. We need them both equally.

In deed it is a challenge. That's when the hard part begins. Challenging but not impossible. You can do it. Good job thus far.

That's okay. Nobody gets it right all the time. As long as you keep starting again, you'll never fail. One thing that is filling for me and low calorie is cabbage soup. An average serving is about 125 calories, and it can be a whole meal by itself. I eat that when I'm running out of calories. It can also be enjoyed hot or…

Hi. I did a Google search and found this which might be of some help to you. https://www.google.com/search?q=fitbit+not+syncing+with+myfitness+pal Scroll down the page and you will find many ideas that may help.

It has served me well. I do interval training. I jog then walk then jog then walk. i alternate back and forth and I burn lots of calories. Sometimes while watching television, I get up during commercials and jog in place. If you live with someone, do it together. It's great.

They don't tell you after you begin to eat and drink a healthier diet, you will be spending more time in the restroom.

Yes, fasting can be very helpful. It’s a good way to kick start your metabolism. One thing I recommend to people who have a sedentary job is every 45 minutes to an hour, stand and stretch and do arm circles or arm scissors. I usually do as many as I’m able to do of each for 1 minute. It can be very helpful to stimulate…

People never noticed until I was nearly at my goal. They didn't see it while in progress. Just one day, bam. everyone began to see it. I lost about 45 pounds when they saw it, and my target was to lose 50.

I was craving some bad food, so I did what I was always taught to do. Drink a cup (8 oz.) of water. It worked for me. The water gave me a sensation of being full, and I didn't want the bad foods anymore.

I ended up with a Vitamin B-12 deficiency. To help lose weight, I reduced my intake of red meat, and I can't digest dairy. Red meat and dairy are main sources of B-12. Now, I take B-12 supplements, so my levels are back to normal levels.

The cost of premium now isn't worth it, in my opinion. I used it before, and it didn't offer me any benefit. Now, the only benefit I can think of is being able to scan products rather than entering them manually. That's not worth paying $79 USD a year. I want to know what percentage of users have premium.