I'm slightly embarrassed to have to ask but I want to be sure so embarrassment it is. I am making a mac and cheese tonight, here is the specific recipe: http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/01/smoky-mac-and-cheese-with-squash-and-spinach/ Recipe calls for "12 oz pasta" for a meal intended to serve 4. Does that means I cook 12…
Sometimes the MFP database can be a bit tricky for me to wade through given the number of user inputted foods. What sites do you use to check calories in basic food items? I was having the hardest time establishing how many calories are in 4 oz of cooked chicken breast.
Has anyone else had trouble with the MFP recipe builder function? When I try to use it I get an error message. It's driving me nuts! Is it just me? Anyone figure out a clever work around?
Should I be trying to reach each of my macros, or should I just try to stay below my daily allowance? I rarely have difficulty reaching my protein level, but the others vary (I'm new to counting calories so I'm still figuring out what foods have too much sodium, sugar etc.)
Alright MFP, you've convinced me to get a food scale so I can be more accurate in my logging. Any recommendations? Or is a food scale a food scale? I'm on a budget and was thinking of this one: http://amzn.to/RhTV1u Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I'm new to the MFP community so I apologize if this topic has already been discussed. I notice that my biggest problem is that I tend to overeat at night. I have little trouble eating healthy and appropriate portions during the day, but in the evening I start to crave and often give in. This negates my good work during the…
