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How accurate is MFP estimates for weight loss?
Hi, new user here . I'm curious about MFP estimates. I logged in that I wanted to lose 0.5kg a week and I was estimated to lose 2.5kg in about a month if I eat my target calories of 1200. I know its different for everyone but has these estimates been accurate for anyone?
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Should I bother exercising if it makes me eat more?
Hi fellow MFP users My New Years resolution for 2013 was to lose 6kgs and now with only 4 months to go till year end I GAINED 2kgs so now I have to lose 8kg/ 18lbs. My problem isn't exercise because I exercise quite frequently and always get a good sweat. But what I've found is that on those days that I exercise I eat WAYY…
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has anyone lost weight with eating mostly junk food
Just curious, people say 1 calories is just 1 calorie no matter where its from, but on those 'bad' days where i eat only junk food like alot of wedges and chocolate (1200cals)and still stick under my daily calorie limit, I find it hard for me believe that I can still be losing... can someone clarify, perhaps with there own…
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How on earth do I stop the after dinner snacking?!
I can't help eating snacks straight after dinner! Crackers, peanut butter, crisps, yoghurt, just whatever I have in my house. Calories wise its like a eat 2 meals at once, my normal dinner (550 cals) then snacks (400)... This is really bad for my diet but I can't take my hands... I already tried drinking tea and chewing…
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How to keep fresh after a workout
Especially if you can't access a shower or have time to shower afterwards... I don't like sweaty hair :/ Any tips to keep hair and body fresh ?
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what's low cal and stops cravings?
Every midday about 2 hours after lunch my mouth gets really 'plain' and I just really want to get some flavour in without the calories. Im not hungry but I don't like having a plain mouth. Any suggestions? p.s. I don't like gum, for some reason it makes me hungrier :P
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Does anyone own a fitbit and is it worth it?
Hi I was thinking of buying a wristband version to help motivate me to lose some weight. Anyone own one here? Opinions
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Looking for friends that support :)
Hi my name is Wendy and I'm just starting out with MFP. I'm 21 and has been long trying to lose 18 lbs / 8kgs. I'm not that heavy but I really want to drop these pounds to get to my goal weight. It's been so frustrating because it seems like the harder I try the more weight I gain. Its definitely caused by the power food…
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What triggers your binge ?
For me its as soon as I give in to temptation and put ONE bad thing in my mouth ...the binge begins and somehow that 100 calorie unplanned snack turns into a 900 calories!:explode: Of course others would be social events or when I see a super good deal at the super market. Ie. 2 for the price of one box of ice cream or…
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How often do you go over your MFP calorie limit?
I get discouraged and upset each time I surpass my calorie intake....:sad: is there anyone else on the same boat?
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How often do u think of food in a day?
I'm just getting started here and I find that a whole lot of my head space is filled with food all.the time .. "When do I get to eat next" , " I feel like eating this this and this" , " yumm peanut butter" ," what's for dinner". .... And the list goes on. I can't help it its like a mega food obsession. I tried distracting…
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Ever have mixed feelings about losing weight?
Hi all, Ok first things first, I wanted to lose 8 kilos for as long as I can remember but weight just creeped higher and higher. Now I don't know whether its just self sabotage, excuses or some psychological thing, but this is always the routine for me, I eat healthy during the first half of the day and have a strong…
