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Friends?
So after a very long hiatus from MFP, I’ve decided to return. Various reasons drove me to stop utilizing it long ago, but I do think, at least for my current goals, utilizing it will be helpful once again. I need this space, and I need this level of accountability. I definitely do better with support so I'd love any new…
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Questions about IRON.
Hey folks, I'm curious, what is the unit of measurement that MFP uses for iron? Is it mg? Also, how does it select your intake goal? I've been making an effort to increase my iron intake over the past few months and I want to have realistic and accurate goals. I'm a 26 year old woman for reference. Thanks!
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which C25K app for iphone is best?
do you guys have a particular app you recommend? are the pod casts better? any suggestions/recommendations for starting c25k would be awesome! also i'm wondering, where do you do your c25k sessions? on a treadmill? on a track? around your neighborhood? thanks!
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look to increase (vegan/vegetarian) protein intake :)
hey folks, my name's vanessa, i've been a vegetarian since i was born (26 years). i've never had a problem with incorporating enough protein into my diet. however, recently i've been working out 5-6 times a week, and i'm trying to strengthen my muscles in the process of losing weight. i know protein can help with building…
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new to this community, hi folks!
This is my 30th day on MFP and I'm totally addicted. About a month ago, I signed up for MFP and goaled myself to lose 2lbs a week, because at my current weight that is a pretty reasonable goal. It set my daily goal for 1600 cal/day, and I tried my damnedest to eat at 1600 calories for the first week I was here. My first…
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looking for MFP friends :)
hey folks, my name is vanessa, and i'm 26. i live in the san francisco bay area. i'm still fairly new to MFP (today marks the end of my fourth week), and i'm looking to make some friends here. i'm a professional makeup artist, student, history and sociology TA, and professor in training :) i'm also a mom to an awesome,…
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looking for some advice on how to eat more calories?
i'm trying to lose weight, and become a healthier person. i'm currently 247, and i've calculated my BMR and am aiming for about 1950 cal/day, which for me is plenty. however since i exercise about 600-700 calories/day, i am trying to eat back at least *some* of those calories. the problem is, and believe me i never thought…
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how many calories burned, what source do i trust?
today i did the elliptical at the gym for 3 miles/43 minutes (average heart rate 163). the machine told me i'd burned 436 calories. then i input my exercise into MFP and it told me i had burned 777 calories, which is a pretty huge difference. i never used to worry about this and went with the lower number, but recently…
