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WWYD daily calorie
I need to get serious about tracking because what I’m doing at this stage of my life isn’t working. To that end, I just want to gut check my daily calorie goal. Here are stats: Female 52 RMR 1,556 based on DexaBody scan Light daily activity (ex. walking 50 min) Need to lose 60 pounds Goal -1 to 1.5 per week. Daily calorie…
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Tips for Hour glass body type
I recently had a Dexa Body Scan which showed me that my fat distribution is evenly distributed. I have a large frame with hourglass body type. That said, I’m 51 and struggled with weight for the last 20 years (4 kids age 9-18). I’ve recommitted to losing the 50 pounds that I need to get to a healthy BMI. I’m 195 and 5’4…
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MFP food calories count off?
I’ve seen several posters mention how the MFP food list and calories are not reliable. Reading this kinda crushed me because the reason this app works for me is that it is so easy to log. I especially love the recipe import function. I cook every night. I do know that I have to review the ingredients very carefully and fix…
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Add more calories to lose?
I’ve been doing 1200 calories and 8/16 for about 3 weeks now and the scale isn’t really budging. Yes, I’m counting everything and weighing correctly. I’m wondering if maybe I should up it to 1300. I’ve read that for some people going too low can stall weight loss. Anyone with similar experience? 5’4 and 199 pounds.
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Transition from “Serial Starter” to committed tracter
If you successfully transition from bring an in again off again “serial starter” to commuted tracker, how did you do it? What was the catalyst? As much as I want to get to a healthier weight, I can’t seem to stay on track with tracking. I’ll do it for a a week or two and then just completely fall off. 47, 3 kids under 15,…
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The psychology: MFP vs. Weight Watchers
I am several months into tracking on MFP and have had a huge revelation. Since my early 30s when I started to gain weight I have been on Weight Watchers about or 4 times. That’s 15 years. The first 2 times it worked for me. I lost all the weight I needed to (20-30 pounds). Four children, the worst life tragedy, and not…
