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My Fitness Pal?

futuremrsbillyofuturemrsbillyo
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So I've been trying various "diets" to lose at least 10 pounds before my wedding in September, such as the South Beach Diet, but nothing has worked. I eat well, try to limit my carbs to breakfast and lunch and work out 5 days a week...but still nothing. I was considering weight watchers but not sure I want to spend that much per month. Can you all tell me how successful you have been on MFP, the key to following it, and general advice? Also, my screen name on MFP is missy1081 if anyone would be willing to add me as a friend. Thanks :
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  • Sarah5200Sarah5200 member
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    I have lost 25.4 pounds on MFP (19.4 of that since January 25). I am not a particularily fast loser, but I'm happy because at least the scale is moving down, not up.

    I did not go with the calorie limits that MFP set for me, I used a BMR calculator like the one here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ and then used that with the Harris-Benedict equation here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/ to find out what my body approximately burns every day. Then I took 500 calories off of that, and that is what I set my MFP calorie goal at (if you do the same, don't go below 1200.)

    I track everything I eat, every day, and it works well for me. If you are entering your exercise on MFP, I find that it over-estimates calorie burn, so I don't always eat all of my exercise calories back, just enough to get past 1400 net (my daily goal is 1750). If you use a HR monitor, you could obtain a more accurate burn.

    Measure things until you are VERY comfortable with knowing how much 250mL of juice looks like, etc. If you estimate incorrectly, you're not really getting accurate calories tracked - which is unhelpful. I try to get 30% of my calories from protein while limiting sodium intake and watching my saturated and trans fats. Other than that, I don't limit anything. I will eat carbs at any time of day and it doesn't affect me (also, remember that fruits & veggies are carbs).

    Good luck! I will add you on MFP (my username is smiller52).
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  • entropicbeautyentropicbeauty member
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    I feel as if MyFitnessPal has really facilitated keeping me accountable. I've lost 23lbs since I started using it - the weight loss is slow but sustainable.

    I added you :)
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  • FluffernutFluffernut
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    I've lost about 8 pounds, but that's mainly because I haven't been as strict as I should be.  I've been doing well entering my food, but had a few off weeks lately.  It has helped me lose inches which is important to me for my dress fitting in September.  Ten pounds is totally doable by September!!  I agree with Sarah that you don't want to go below 1200 net calories.  Make sure you are eating enough.  Welcome!
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  • erbear84erbear84 member
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    Interesting link Sarah; thanks for sharing!  MFP set me at 1200 calories and I typically do okay/go over just a bit but I've always felt it overcompensated for my exercise and some days left me starving.  Using the calculator, I need over 2000 calories to maintain my weight and 1500 to lose weight.  Interesting!  I don't think I'll feel so guilty when I go over  by a hundred calories on MFP anymore!
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  • mrsdonovan12mrsdonovan12
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    I just started this today I am very excited to see what comes of it . My wedding is September 15th. We should have a 2week weigh in blog it will help us motivate :
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  • futuremrsbillyofuturemrsbillyo
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_my-fitness-pal?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:4b73d06d-17cd-4409-8df2-296ee3c7bc87Post:86c03924-6e5a-4567-92e0-9f4233b75915">Re:My Fitness Pal?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I just started this today I am very excited to see what comes of it . My wedding is September 15th. We should have a 2week weigh in blog it will help us motivate :
    Posted by mrsdonovan12[/QUOTE]


    NICE!!! You're getting married the day before me!! AND you're in Boston like me! Add me on and maybe we can be Beantown workout buddies :) My MFP name is missy1081 :)
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  • mrsdonovan12mrsdonovan12
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    Not sure how to add! Where about is your wedding. Im in Haverhill
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  • futuremrsbillyofuturemrsbillyo
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_my-fitness-pal?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:4b73d06d-17cd-4409-8df2-296ee3c7bc87Post:83f64be7-fb75-4475-9e2a-ef614f5a2c1c">Re:My Fitness Pal?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Not sure how to add! Where about is your wedding. Im in Haverhill
    Posted by mrsdonovan12[/QUOTE]

    Let me know what your screen name is on MFP and I will add you. I am on Revere Beach and work in Chelsea. My wedding is at the Museum of Science in Boston :)
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  • Kellster30Kellster30 member
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    I've lost a little over 25lbs on MFP since January 1. I find that logging what I eat is incredibly helpful, the people are generally very friendly, and the message boards are informative.


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