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How to stop binge eating
Hey! I used to log on this app few months back I had finally started losing weight - I lost around 10lbs before I lost track and let go of this app. Since then I'd maintained that weight but recently I've been having episodes of binge eating in the past month. I used to have this problem before too but somehow I had…
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Confused - Pacer Steps adjustment gives extra calories?
I'm having a lazy day today and have only walked 1950 steps so far and burned approx of 80 calories according to Pacer (an app that records steps) and so when my Pacer synced with MFP, the calorie adjustment rocketed to 300. Is this normal or is there something wrong here? Edit: I have -ve adjustments enabled. Thanks to…
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Which weight do I log in?
So I stepped on my scale today and it read 162 lbs at first, but when I stood again for a second reading, it jumped over to 169 lbs (there was like a difference of maybe a minute between the readings). Then I stood over to check again, it read 169 a few times and then suddenly reduced to 162 before jumping back up again.…
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Tips to prevent binging?
Okay so I used to binge a LOT before but ever since I started using MFP, I really haven't binged and I was really happy about it....until today. I went overboard today and I didn't even exercise! I'm pretty sure I'm way over my nutrients and will gain a lot of water weight. Is there any way I could stop this from happening…
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Slow weight loss?
So I started MFP almost a month ago and I've only lost 4 lbs so far? Its quite frustrating when I have 50 pounds to lose. I'm losing weight every week, but it is at a really slow rate. Am I doing something wrong - is there any way I could up my game here? I'm 5"2 and currently weigh 170 pounds with my daily calorie goal…
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Should I change my activity level?
So my calorie count for the day is 1320, set at lightly active. I'm going to start cardio and strength training next week for all days. Should I increase my activity level or keep it the same? I also walk 10k steps a day x
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How do I avoid / reduce DOMS?
So its been a while since I've exercised and I get DOMS everytime I start working out after a break so I was wondering if there is any way to reduce it, if avoiding it is not possible?
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How many calories are there in Chicken Pulao?
Hello. I just took a takeout from an indian resturant and I was wondering how many calories are there in 250g of chicken pulao? I've searched a lot but am getting different values everywhere?
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Do you really lose weight as predicted by MFP diary at the end of each day?
Okay so at the end of each day when you complete your diary, it gives you an estimated amount of weight you might lose the next five weeks, given the calorie consumption remains fairly constant. Has this ever worked for anyone? Do you really lose all the weight as predicted? Because MFP I might lose 7kg over the course of…
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Is there any other substitute for weight lifting or heavy lifting?
So I've read that weight lifting can help you tone your stomach and avoid lose skin but I was wondering if there is any substitute for weight lifting? My doctor has advised me to avoid weight lifting because my bones really aren't strong? I've had problems doing it in the past and once I did break my leg whilst this so I…
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Will one day of slipping affect my overall progress?
My calorie goal is 1320 everday but yesterday I slipped big time and consumed around 2000 calories. Is this going to affect my progress. I have been maintaining less than 1320 otherwise. Thanks to anyone who answers!
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Do you log the small nibbles you take in your MFP diary?
Okay so I don't usually nibble during the day but I have slipt a few times this week so I was wondering if everyone logs their nibbles too? Personally, I do find it a bit irrational to log them but I was wondering about what others think? Thanks to anyone who answers.
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Does the amount of exercise I do decide my weight loss?
I was wondering if the amount of exercise you do effects your weight loss? I know the primary factor for weight loss is CICO, but is exercise really that important? For example, if I were to eat within my calorie goal and still have a 500 deficit on three days of the week I exercise, does that mean the other two days I am…
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Help! What should I enter my calories burnt as in my diary?
Hello, I joined myfitnesspal about a few days ago. I'm 5"4 and weigh 174 lbs and want to lose 40+ lbs. I walk 6 miles everyday and am going to start doing 30 mins cardio all days of week. I chose a cardio workout from fitnessblender and according to it, I may burn from 296 - 404. So since I do not know the definate number…
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Am I doing eating enough or should I increase my calories?
Hello. I just started using myfitnesspal a few days ago. I'm 5"4 and weigh 174lbs and want to lose 40 pounds. The calories recommended to me are 1320 and I usually eat within the calorie limit. Is this calorie goal appropriate for healthy weight loss? I've seen many people say that women should atleast consume 1500? I walk…
