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Iron nutrient in MFP, answer question please?
I was wondering what MFP bases it's nutrient percentages on. Being almost 50 and a woman, my iron needs are 8mg/daily. As I was tracking my iron in MFP, I realized that I did not even know how they got that number for me or for the other nutrients as well, esp. calcium. Anyone can point in the direction of help or know the…
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Question regarding nutrient tracking?
I am trying to figure out how MFP is calculating nutrients, specifically iron? It varies based on your age and gender. As a women who is almost 50, I only need 8mg of iron daily. Also how do I change the requirement in MFP if I do indeed need to lower it? Can someone answer this? TIA
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Please explain "calorie deficit" and other stuff please.
You guys all talk about your "calorie deficit". Does that mean that you eat under your goal calories on MFP? If so how much do you eat under? I need to lose 20 and I exercise twice a week at the moment (step and strength training classes). I am playing around with finding the correct caloric intake for the day for me. When…
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Back at it again for 2014!
Hello all! Took a 2013 break and now back with better plans, exercise, and outlook for making myself the person I want to be. Compared with 2012 when I first joined, I am physically able to exercise. I had injuries that really impeded my process before. While I am not 100%, I have the proper tools and instruction to go…
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Let's talk sugar grams or who else goes over everyday?
I will admit I am not focused on my sugar intake as much as I am on fat and calories however I am over by a lot everyday. I am watching it though. My morning coffee with sugar about kills my grams for the day. Does anyone else here ignore their sugar grams too? I will not go artificial with my sugar, it is either the real…
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Vitamins, what do you take?
I am sitting here watching Andrew Lessman on HSN again and wondering if his capsules are better than taking a tablet with binder's. I want to take a multivitamin and a B12 and I am wondering how much better are these products over something you buy at WalMart?
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How to start exercising slowly? Anyone exercising with an in
I have a past back injury and went to Physical Therapist. She fixed my injury (my pelvic floor was off) and with daily stretching I get better, although it is VERY SLOW. I have to add, I injured myself doing a Jillian tape doing lunges. I was too out of shape to be doing exercising at that level. I am at a loss as to where…
