my fitness pal

[optionsdude]

I saw someone on here recommending this app and I got it and love it. However,when I was entering my gym activities today I noticed it doesn't knock any calories off for strength training,only for cardio activity. This isn't a huge deal,but for as detailed and as big as the food list is I thought it would subtract calories for strength training. I think the best thing about the app though is the barcode scanner so far it's worked on everything I've scanned.

[K1NGxAD1O]

I use fitnesspal as well, and love it. I'm having trouble meeting some of my goals on there, but overall it's an awesome app

[austinite]

It's a really cool app but after a few days it becomes cumbersome. It would be OK if I ate 3 meals daily.

[K1NGxAD1O]

It's a really cool app but after a few days it becomes cumbersome. It would be OK if I ate 3 meals daily.

Yeah, it's almost like a job logging every single thing you eat. I stay really strict about it, and it drives me crazy, but it makes things slot easier in the long run.

[optionsdude]

Austinite I just put the extra meals under snacks. It's definitely easier than reading through all of the labels and writing everything down.

[energizer bunny]

Austinite I just put the extra meals under snacks. It's definitely easier than reading through all of the labels and writing everything down.

this is what ive done also.....

[Armykid93]

I just got it and don't really like it. Simply having a diet planned and sticking to it its easier for me.

[GirlyGymRat]

i only use it when i fall off the wagon!

It's a really cool app but after a few days it becomes cumbersome. It would be OK if I ate 3 meals daily.

[Armykid93]

i only use it when i fall off the wagon!

That makes sense. Guess I'll keep it.

[bigsiv]

I think it's a good app it dies take a bit of time but if you are eating similar things everyday it shouldn't be a problem. There is a button which says Multi Add what helps

[RaginCajun]

i wish you could change the macros around to fit my goals.

i like the app, a friend of mine have a challenge against each other

[GirlyGymRat]

i wish you could change the macros around to fit my goals.

i like the app, a friend of mine have a challenge against each other

U can hon. Go to goals, change goals, custom

[RaginCajun]

U can hon. Go to goals, change goals, custom

i did that but it won't let me customize the macros. it only allows to change weight goal, not number of grams of protein for each day

[GirlyGymRat]

i did that but it won't let me customize the macros. it only allows to change weight goal, not number of grams of protein for each day

Not sure but I am online now and it's working for me. R u using the phone app cuz I can't figure out how to do this on my phone. Look different when logged on a computer.

[RaginCajun]

Not sure but I am online now and it's working for me. R u using the phone app cuz I can't figure out how to do this on my phone. Look different when logged on a computer.

yes, using the app for iphone and ipad.

never even looked at it online.

wonder if i change it there, if it would change everything? hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[RaginCajun]

thanks GGR!

i think i found out what you were saying earlier

making changes now!

it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

looks like i will have to send you some flowers

[GirlyGymRat]

yes, using the app for iphone and ipad.

never even looked at it online.

wonder if i change it there, if it would change everything? hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yes. Your accounts r linked!!!

[Bigshotvictoria]

I like the app, except it always seems to go down. It's also a lot of work inputting every meal. I've started planning my meals for the week, and cooking and freezing them all at once. Then I'm just using it to add up all the macros for each day of the week, instead of looking up the macros for every bit of food and adding it up. This way I only use it once a week, and as long as I eat my premade meals every day, I know I'm hitting my macros and only have to do the work once a week.

Of course, this is what I was doing......


Damn turkey dinners...

[RaginCajun]

I like the app, except it always seems to go down. It's also a lot of work inputting every meal. I've started planning my meals for the week, and cooking and freezing them all at once. Then I'm just using it to add up all the macros for each day of the week, instead of looking up the macros for every bit of food and adding it up. This way I only use it once a week, and as long as I eat my premade meals every day, I know I'm hitting my macros and only have to do the work once a week.

Of course, this is what I was doing......


Damn turkey dinners...

this is the only way i will stay on track

[jasc]

thanks GGR!

i think i found out what you were saying earlier

making changes now!

it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

looks like i will have to send you some flowers

You were able to edit macros? that'd be awesome!

Been using the app for over a year and have adjusted my calorie goal and thought that's all we could do?!

[jasc]

Changed it online but my app hasn't updated. I re-synced and re-logged in on the app but no luck yet. Hoping it updates in time.

BTW, that default macro split is insane.. lol 15/75/10 (p/c/f)

[RaginCajun]

You were able to edit macros? that'd be awesome!

Been using the app for over a year and have adjusted my calorie goal and thought that's all we could do?!

i went thru and changed it, and it updated for me? maybe reset your phone or the app?

Changed it online but my app hasn't updated. I re-synced and re-logged in on the app but no luck yet. Hoping it updates in time.

BTW, that default macro split is insane.. lol 15/75/10 (p/c/f)

yeah i know! def caught me by surprise that anyone would even consider giving that macro split to anyone but a skinny marathon runner!

[GirlyGymRat]

Changed it online but my app hasn't updated. I re-synced and re-logged in on the app but no luck yet. Hoping it updates in time.

BTW, that default macro split is insane.. lol 15/75/10 (p/c/f)

Do u think that split reflects the us food pyramid? which is jacked IMO.

[jasc]

Hmmm.. My online has the correct macros but my phone app still won't reflect the changes. I've logged in 4 different times now, a couple times before and a couple after I re-installed it, no luck. Gonna keep messing with it.

[jasc]

Do u think that split reflects the us food pyramid? which is jacked IMO.

I really hope not, but I wouldn't be suprised.

[RaginCajun]

Hmmm.. My online has the correct macros but my phone app still won't reflect the changes. I've logged in 4 different times now, a couple times before and a couple after I re-installed it, no luck. Gonna keep messing with it.

iPhone or droid?

[RaginCajun]

Do u think that split reflects the us food pyramid? which is jacked IMO.

You could be right, especially with 6-11 servings of carbs we are suppose to have everyday

[mrMac]

I just downloaded the app for iPhone. And I was curious as to why it says 15-18% proteins?? According to the app I only need 89 grams of protein. I weigh 142 and 5'8".

I've also read in some healthy eating forums that the 1 gram of protein per body weight is completely false. What's the consensus (knowing the 1 gram/pp is almost common knowledge here)?

[RaginCajun]

I just downloaded the app for iPhone. And I was curious as to why it says 15-18% proteins?? According to the app I only need 89 grams of protein. I weigh 142 and 5'8".

I've also read in some healthy eating forums that the 1 gram of protein per body weight is completely false. What's the consensus (knowing the 1 gram/pp is almost common knowledge here)?

you can go online and put the macros to your liking.

it all depends on your goals on how much to eat

i weigh 164 and try to consume 225-250g of protein everyday, roughly 50-55% of my daily caloric intake

hope this helps

[warlockjmr]

Really good for when you start logging your meals and keeping track of macros and calories. I recommend it to most people when they ask me about diet because tracking your average weekly intake is the first real step to sorting a good strong diet in my opinion. I did use it before when I was changing foods but now everything is prepared and I practically eat the same thing every day I have no need for it really.

[optionsdude]

Really good for when you start logging your meals and keeping track of macros and calories. I recommend it to most people when they ask me about diet because tracking your average weekly intake is the first real step to sorting a good strong diet in my opinion. I did use it before when I was changing foods but now everything is prepared and I practically eat the same thing every day I have no need for it really.

I'm just getting into keeping track of my calorie consumption. My diet is pretty good,low carbs,low fat,high protein,and low sodium. The app has also opened my eyes to how many calories are in the average junk food and sugar drinks. I'll work on the macro part once I lose some weight and get back into my routine,which has been going good for 3 weeks now. So do you just go to the myfitness pal website? I only thought it was an app for your phone.

[EverettCD]

I'm just getting into keeping track of my calorie consumption. My diet is pretty good,low carbs,low fat,high protein,and low sodium. The app has also opened my eyes to how many calories are in the average junk food and sugar drinks. I'll work on the macro part once I lose some weight and get back into my routine,which has been going good for 3 weeks now. So do you just go to the myfitness pal website? I only thought it was an app for your phone.

Yes, you can also log onto it online. That's where you can change up things a little easier than on the iPhone app.

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[optionsdude]

Thanks Everett and others for pointing this out

[555mjolnir]

I love this app. I have found that adding foods to the My Foods category simplifies a great deal, as does creating Meals and using that for quick adds like breakfast, and using the recipes section when making dinner or other things I eat often, I used it today for making Chili so I knew how to do calculate it all, this allows you to calculate portion size and know protein and carbs also sodium and makes for quick add for left overs. It does take a little time when you add items but after that it is done and you select your creation next time. Also scrolling through frequent and recent foods makes things faster. The data base is also very good IMHO and I think when someone makes additions to things the app. adds these creations like a meal from Chipotle or Subway, we all cheat or get busy while running around and I can almost always find what I am eating or a close sub. Hope this helps some.

[EverettCD]

I really use the barcode scanner a lot, it makes things easier.

[GirlyGymRat]

I haven't tried the bar code yet.

[EverettCD]

I have yet to scan something that it didn't come up with.

[warlockjmr]

Coming up with it is one thing, actually being on the money is another.