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Feeling frustrated
I have restarted my weight loss effort after gaining weight back during lockdown. So back in 2017 I did a great job of losing weight over the year using MFP, dropping from 67kg to 54kg. In the years after I crept back to 58kg and then stayed there. I was ok with that. But during lockdown I have crept up to just over 60kg,…
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Strange things your Fitbit records as exercise
Had a driving lesson on Monday. Looked at my Fitbit later that day and it had logged half the lesson period as exercise. Needless to say I deleted that record!
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Differences in daily calories allowance totals
Hi all, I use the calories provided by MFP, with adjustments for exercise from my Fitbit charge 2. I usually ignore the calorie information on Fitbit other than the daily/weekly amount burned. But, I noticed recently that the total calorie allowance for the day on the Fitbit app is still less at the end of the day then on…
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Macro ratios for weight loss
I've started using MFP with a macro ratio of 40:30:30 (protein/carbs/fat) but I'm finding it difficult to take in that much protein and have to work much harder not to overeat on carbs and fat. What ratio do you use? Can you recommend any good high protein foods? I'm thinking of adjusting my ratios to increase my carbs…
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How to log a meal at a restaurant
Hi everyone, I'm going to a Chinese restaurant today and I'd appreciate any advice on how to long the meal on MFP. It's a local restaurant so not already on here and obviously I won't be able to weight out the ingredients. Also, any tips on what sort of meal I should go for? Rice/noodles, ramen?
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30lbs to lose and lots of muscle to gain
Hi all. Looking forward to your support. I'm turning 30 soon and looking to make positive changes to my health and fitness. I have set myself the ambitious goal of losing approximately 30lbs and dropping my body fat % by half. I aim to do this by focusing on gaining muscle and improving my diet. I have a sweet tooth and…
