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The only way it won't let you complete your diary is if you're logging fewer than the 1000 calories (for women...1200 calories for men). If that's the case, then you need to be eating more. That said, closing your diary isn't required. Everything still saves, and as you've noticed the streak is only based on you logging…

MFP tracks the nutrients that are required on food labels. Others would be unreliable to track (and even the ones that are required could be entered in wrong). You can try Cronometer out...they track more, but I don't know if they have an app.

5:2 is meant to be two days at 500 calories and five days at maintenance, so you should likely be averaging more than 1200 calories. You don't have to exercise to lose weight. Think of it more for your health and body composition. Also you can't spot reduce, so when you lose fat you'll lose it from everywhere.

For the most part losing weight and gaining muscle are mutually exclusive. You can gain muscle in certain cases only (young, male, obese). That doesn't mean don't stop what you're doing. Lifting while in a calorie deficit is still important to retaining as much muscle as possible. As long as you're adequately fueling your…

If you aren't using the diary on here then I would say going premium wouldn't be worth the cost since most of the features revolve around that

At my lowest weight 6'. I'm 5'6.

Intermittent fasting, as it's commonly called, is one of the hottest fads right now. But if you're eating the same number of calories that you were with more traditional meal times, there will be no difference. Weight loss comes from your calorie intake.

https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

Log rollerblading in Fitbit’s exercise section

As long as you feel up to doing without overexerting yourself. Even if you can only do five minutes on it that's a great start.

It took me about 25-30 pounds (from 248 pounds to start with) to notice. It's different for everyone.

Just because an item is already packaged doesn't mean it weighs what the package says. They can legally be off up to 20%.

Enter all the ingredients in the recipe builder. That way you know what's in it unlike database entries.

The database is user created, and for US foods is in total carbs (international standards are generally net). If you want a net carb entry, you’ll likely have to create one yourself.

Try adding USDA to your search

You need to do paleo vegan

You won’t stop losing because you aren’t eating enough. If you are low carb and low fat, then you’ll need to add more lean protein sources in, including shakes if you have to. Have you spoken to a dietitian who can help work around your limits?

One or two days of under/not eating isn't the end of the world. Do what your body says.

Unless you have a medical reason to watch your sugar intake, you're fine. Many of us don't even track sugar.

Weight it all and enter it into the recipe builder

5 pounds of weight might be doable, but 5 pounds of fat isn't. And shouldn't be attempted.

First point: that's going to depend on your stats now (height, weight, body fat percentage). Most people who are familiar with bulk/cut cycles recommend you be at a certain bf% before starting to bulk. Second point: 1500 is the absolute minimum intake you should be aiming for. As long as what you move to is at or below…

You don't have to exercise at all if you choose to. Exercise is for health, fitness, and body composition. Some people find they can maintain without logging. Others have to continue to count calories or they'll start gaining again.

How are you measuring your food?

Calorie deficit for weight loss. Macros are a personal preference, barring medical reasons, and are for nutrition and satiety. The link above is a good place to start.

You may have luck with that over here

It wouldn't help me. I need variety, and depriving myself of certain foods can lead to binges for me.

Even if someone wanted to make political posts they're against the rules Count me in as another who can probably count on one hand the amount of "mean people" posts that were legitimately because someone was mean. Most often it's because the person who started it didn't agree with the answers they were given on a…

Those are part of my diet (not everything every day...ice cream most days, but the others are on occasion), but I eat in a calorie deficit to lose weight. And there are too many definitions of "clean eating" to say it's one particular diet.

More than likely increased exercise (water retention, not increased muscle) or inaccurate logging. Drinking water does nothing for weight loss unless it prevents you from drinking calorie-filled drinks.