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The Ultimate Success Stories GUIDE
I created this for myself - So I could easily click and look at a success story that would motivate me. But I also thought a few of you would like it as well. 50-74 Pounds lost https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1379717/about-4-months-and-50lbs-down…
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IF vs CICO
I'm trying to wrap my head around the IF (8 hour eating window) theory. How does eating your calories in an 8 hour window help you lose weight any better than throughout the entire day (whenever you want)?
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Guess the calories in my dinner! :)
Yes, yes, yes I know this is a very non-scientific bad way to calculate calories. Save me the judgement ;) But estimates for this dish vary WIDELY. So I thought it would be fun to ask everyone for their GUESSTIMATE. Chicken, onion, broccoli, sliced thin carrot, rice and peanut sauce. Only measurement I know is 1 full…
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Why do macros matter?
If we are talking CICO, then why does it matter if there is nice tidy breakdown of those calories among different macros or if 100% of it comes straight from shoveling spoonfuls of sugar into your mouth? I understand the health portion of it. But as far as weight loss is concerned, a calorie is a calorie right?
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Sedentary = You literally don't move at all
At least that's what mine seems to show. I have mine set at Sedentary and MFP routinely adds 1000+ calories per day just for walking 2,000 steps. (Actual amount depends on how much I've walked that day) For example; I have walked 1500 steps today and it has added 800 calories for those 1500 steps. Wow!! I would figure that…
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Water weight lost vs Fat Loss
I know on Low Carb, the first 5 pounds or so is a good amount of water. Is it the same with CICO that has 150+ carbs per day? Or is the pounds that come off mostly fat because youre not depleting your glycogen stores?
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What calorie count do you use for Pizza?
Curious what everyone uses for a calorie count for a slice of regular thick pizza with cheese/pepperoni. The only reason I ask is the MAJOR variance in calories in the MFP database. From 100 calories per slice to 700 calories per slice, it's harden to find a semi-accurate calorie count. I chose a middle ground at 360 per…
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Does CICO result in slower weight loss than low carb?
When I was on low carb in the past, within a couple weeks my pants would get real lose, etc. I've been doing CICO for almost a month now along with 3 days per week of heavy weight lifting with a personal trainer. Weighing every single thing that goes into my mouth that isn't pre-portioned. Staying at the calorie goal MFP…
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How to calculate calories for other people's food
Going to family members house for Easter. I don't know what ingredients she used in everything etc. How should I calculate and log?
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Why is fitbit adding calories to my daily goal?
I know that NEAT doesn't count exercise, but doesn't it consider daily movements like steps? Fitbit has already added 300 calories to my goal today because of the steps i've taken.
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I'm eating most of my calories at night in 1 sitting
I'm assuming this is OK? I'll eat only around 500 to 600 calories throughout the day, then I'll eat around 1,300 calories at 8pm. Not sure why. Just when I get hungry. I'm still at or under my calorie goal. Is this a problem at all?
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Net cals under weekly goal?
I'm confused. Doesn't our goal already take into account the 2 pound per week loss? So shouldn't this net cal number be 0? Mine says 7,000 beneath weekly goal. But my weekly goal already takes into account a 7,000 cap deficit. So I'm 14,000 under my TDEE?
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MFP app not showing FitBit steps?
It was working yesterday but not today. It just shows "0 Fitbit steps" even though the Fitbit shows nearly 5,000. I removed the connection, then re-installed it and it still doesn't work. Anyone else having this issue?
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For those who have lost over 150 pounds
For those who have lost over 150 pounds, how long did it take you? I'm simply trying to create a realistic expectation. Yes, I know everyone's different :-)
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What formula does MFP use?
I cant seem to replicate it on any other BMR/TDEE formula? And does it not take into consideration exercise/movement? Cause my steps taken ups my calories allowed. I'm confused.
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Eating before bed = weight GAIN
My wonderful mother keeps telling me this thing she heard on Oprah 10 years ago. Apparently a doctor on that show said if you eat right before bed, all those calories will go towards fat. Is there any truth to this?
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Building muscle and losing fat at the same time?
Different people keep telling me different things and it's getting confusing. Is it possible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time?
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Is it true that cant lose weight with carbs/sugar
Sorry for that stupid title. What I mean is that, low carb books are telling me that you can't lose weight with eating lots of carbs because insulin will go up and when insulin is up, you cant shed fat. Is that true? Actually, it doesn't say you CAN'T lose weight. Just says it will be much slower. is it true? I thought it…
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How are my macros? New and need help
Just trying to get my life turned around. Male. 29 years old. 5 foot 11 inch. 426 pounds. Been working with a personal trainer 3 times per week. Not much cardio, mostly weight training. I'm mainly worried about my diet. How are the following macros? 2,500 calories... 240 protein, 185 Carbs, 65 fat
