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I'm still so confused. If I don't log any exercise on Fitbit or MFP, and I work out, will it still register? It has to because it is still registering on the fitbit itself. So, why do I have to log it in on MFP? Also, I press the start and stop button because when I do that, the FitBit site automatically enters that in for…

I hope I am doing it right. Can't wait to hear your answer. I am not logging at all and just hitting the start/stop time and I think that MFP just adds that in.

Maybe this is why I am not losing weight. I am 4'7, 53 yrs old and 40lbs over weight. I have my calories set to 1200. And sometimes I eat my exercise calories back. Sometimes I only net 900 or 1000. If I exercise, I should eat all those calories to net 1200. Right??? If someone wants to look at my journal and help me,…

What are your calorie goals for the day anyone? Since we are short, it is hard for us to lose 1lb a week. At least that's what mfp is telling me. Are you guys eating your exercise calories back? I am just starting AGAIN and hope I can succeed this time. Thanks Issy

I am 4' 7 and would like some support also. May I join your group or friend me.

I think I found the right board. I am getting so frustrated that I went back to Weight Watchers because I really don't know how many calories to eat. I am 53, 4'7 and weight 149. What should my calorie intake be to lose 1lb a week. MFP says they can't go below 1200 but I will not lose 1lb a week. So from what my BMI is, I…

Hi Josephine, I'm 53 years old. I try to work out 3 - 4 days a week. I do 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes on the elliptical. Burning about 350-400 calories when I do that. I have a desk job. If I don't work out, I am mostly sedentary. Thanks

Can someone help me too. I am only 4'7 and am 149ish, give or take a little. It's so hard to lose weight being this short. I am trying to do 1160 caloreis and working out and earning 500 calories and eat some of them back. But I don't know if this is right.I know everyone says do not eat below 1200 calories, but I don't…

You said lift heavy weights... How much should I start off with????

To Psulemon. I'm sorry if I sound stupid, but the site I was on (Mayo clinic) Its says to maintain eat 1612 calories. I don't want to maintain. I want to lose 1lb. So I have to eat 500 calores less to lose 1lb = 1112. They said my BMR is 1343. And because I am sedentary, (I don't always work out) they said to times it by…

To Mallory3411, I went on a site to do my BMR. It was 1343.. (because I am so short) Then they said to times it by 1.2 and it was 1612. That's what I need to maintain my weight. If I want to lose 1lb a week. I was to submtract 500 calories from that. So I am to eat 1112 (sorry, not 1120) to lose. That's how I came up with…

Actually, I had the bodybug and didn't like it. I sent it back. Then I ordered the FitBit and it is ok. But I love the MP Slim Coach that the contestants on the Biggest Loser use. It tells you if you need to burn more calories to reach your goal. It is the best one out of all three. But that's just my opinion....Check it…

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The bottom line is if you want to lose weight stay within your calories. That being said, I'm sure people are still eating pasta, pizza, ice cream, candy, chips and still staying in their calorie range and losing weight. It's not healthy, but who is going to go years and years without touching any of this food. You have to…

I have you all beat. I am only 4'7. I hate it. I don't remember when I was ever in the 120's. Right now I am 150. I can't believe I let myself get this big. And your right, it doesn't look that bad because I have an hour glass figure. I am considered OBESE!!! I had to do my own calculations because MFP said I couldn't lose…

You look fantastic.... Seeing your pictures motivate me to think that, maybe, I can do it. I am short too. I am only 4'7 and weight 150. I should be closer to 110. I've been on every diet in the book. I just started MFP a couple weeks ago. I lost 5lbs so far... But my problem is that the Holidays are coming and I know I…

I just started and I've lost 5lbs already, but I need a lot of motivation because my family loves to celebrate the HOLIDAYS! I know it's going to be so so hard for me. My birthday is in November. Thanksgiving is in November. And then Christmas. I am not making excuses, but I know me. I am just going to try and work out…

I see that too. The numbers on my machines at home and the numbers on this site don't match. I am so glad that I have the FitBit. It is the most accurate because it has my height/weight. I love it. But don't use any of these numbers. They are really not correct. Issy

Thanks Everyone for the feedback. I didn't have any Mond, Tues or Weds. I think I will listen to you guys and maybe try to drink it (it's always the small one) on Saturday and Sunday for my weekly treat and make sure I work out on those days.... Can't wait till I reach 10lbs like most of you...... :)

Thanks Everyone. I love that everyone here is so helpful.

Just another FYI, when I checked my BMI, it was 1661. And it says to eat 500 calories less a day to total 3500 calories a week to lose one pound a week, so my calorie intake for the day should be 1161. Is this correct? So I guess I can eat 1161 and will still lose a lb a week. I am very short, but I also am about 40-45lbs…

Thanks everyone. I will try it one week eating them and one week not. Issy