ashlynn1024

We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Discussions

Fat Burn vs. Cardio
When i am on the eliptical at the gym there is a chart of heart rates and there are 2 columns. One says "FAT BURN" and one says "CARDIOVASCULAR". The fat burn heart rates are lower and the cardio ones are higher.... Does this really make a difference when trying to lose weight? Do i want to try to keep my heart rate to the…
Questions about sugars....
I know that eating big amounts of sugar is not good for you... I thought that natural sugars were ok but when i eat an apple it takes up almost my whole sugar allowance.... I usually will eat 2 apples a day for snacks because i love them and they fill me up but that puts me WAY over my sugar allowance... Is this really bad…
How many calories???
Ok the concensus on my last post seems to be that maybe i am eating too few calories...I am 5'7" and 188.4lbs.... My BMR is around 1622....how many calories should i be eating a day to lose weight... I have been eating around 1200 or a few less and have been burning around 400 working out four to five days a week and have…
I need help!!!
I am not really sure what is going on with me!!! for the last 3 to 4 weeks i have been doing between 45-60 mins on the eliptical 4 to 5 days a week. Have stopped drinking pop and only drink water and have cut my calorie intake down to 1200 per day and have not lost any weight! I actually gained a little! I have not noticed…