I have been sleeved for over eight months now and have had some phenomenal success. However, as time as gone by, I admit that I have become a bit complacent. Although I exercise quite a bit, I wasn't really watching what I ate at all. My weight loss numbers (or lack there of) was starting to reflect this. I know that the quickest way to get yourself back in line is to write down what you eat. Easier said than done.

My BFF tried the My Fitness Pal app and raved to me about it encouraging me to get an account so we could be "friends" and hold one another accountable. I did it on a lark. OMG- I love it. I have used pen and paper, spark people, Livestrong... you name it. Nothing has been as easy or motivational as My Fitness Pal! I love that it tells me at the end of every day what I will weigh in five weeks if I eat/excercise like this everyday.

But, the proof is ALWAYS in the numbers. I started using this app November 1st. I have lost SEVEN pounds since November 1st. For the last three months, 7-8 pounds was my total loss for the ENTIRE month. I really attribute this seven to the app, too. I find myself wanting to be below my calorie goal and wanting to exercise for the positive reinforcement.

Long story short, if you are struggling and not tracking your food and excercise then I highly encourage you to check out: www.myfitnesspal.com And, if you join, be my friend: akc513 :smile1:

Amanda

I SO AGREE!! I adore MyFitnesspal! It inspires me to not cheat, and when I do cheat I still don't feel too bad, because I am almost always under my calorie goal with nutrient rich foods, my favorite part about the whole thing is that it tells you your nutritional information as well! So you know what you've eaten and how much of it you've eaten. I Also really like the label scanner, though since I started using it I have been making more of my food at home, because it's healthier, and usually has less fat.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Amanda, I just sent you a friend request in MFP. My username is adkins929. It's so great to have the support and share food diaries.

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I have to agree SO much. I have been using My Fitness Pal for years, long before this journey! It's a lot different now eating 700-800 calories a day when some of my old bad days I could get upward of 4,000!!! Even though I was shoving crap in my mouth, I still tracked. Was obvious why I was obese, lol!! :embaressed_smile: I use it every day religiously, customize it just how I want to....and I also agree it's the BEST one out there, I've used them all, also. My screen name is shadowdlady so come and friend me if you haven't already!!!

Hi guys add me shell2bthinme

Can we customize to fit our sleeve? I was just sleeved five days ago and it is telling me I need to eat 1200 calories a day,

Shellnsons, are you using the mobile app or the website? On my mobile app, you can customize the calorie goal under More ... Edit Profile... Net Calorie Goal.

If you're using the web site, it's under My Home ... Goals ... Custom (this gives you control over goals beyond net calories - you can set goals for carbs, protein, etc.)

Agreed! I love MFP. I try to upload everything, and I can even use it on my phone! I love having VSG friends so add me at wish3s.

I just joined tonight from my computer, not from the phone app. I wish I could customize it. I'm lucky to get in 510 calories a day. And the amount of food is more than I can eat as well. I'm trying to figure it all out....

My name is MissBettyBoop2

OK, I finally found the Custom area.

I'm not sure what values to add in the Protein, carb, fat area? Help!

Amanda, you are so right. I am a little over 5 months out and my weight loss had slowed to a crawl. I exercise every day and could not understand it. I thought I was still eating close to what I was two and three months ago. I have been a member on My Fitness Pal for many months so I could go back and view my meals and calorie intake. I was still eating very healthy but my calories went from the 500-700 range to 1200. Over the last week, I changed my diet and lowered my calories back down to about 700 and my weight loss has started up again. Normally 1200 to 1500 calories would not hurt me but in this stage of my weight loss, I have to take advantage of this critical time and drop my weight. As of today, I am about 28 lbs. from goal. I told my personal trainer that getting in shape and toning up was important but the weight loss is still my # 1 goal. You are correct about the numbers, it was a protein bar here, a smoothie there and before you know it, you have added 500 more calories to your daily intake. MFP is a great website not just for the number crunching but for exercise and putting a plan together.

I just joined myfitnesspal.com and sent you all friend requests. My username is shaesimpson. Thank you for posting!

Shae

That's awesome! I joined MFP not long ago and have been trying to learn it and use it as a tool along with my new sleeve. It's great to see that the tracking really does help!! My screen name on MFP is his2my2our4...would love to have supportive sleevers in my corner!

Kristin

I just started MFP this week and already dropped a whopping 4 lbs!! I haven't seen those kind of numbers in months!! At about 7.5 mos post-op, I too was creeping up the calorie ladder and my weight loss showed...average 5lb loss/months 5, 6, & 7. I was looking for answers and I realized how many different things I was leaving up to chance.

I have done WW in the past and attribute the success to tracking, then you are accountable for the good, bad and the ugly. This is just so much easier and with so many more tools at my fingertips. I also LOVE the community boards there, after 20 years of dieting, I thought I knew it all. I've learned so much in a week, it's crazy!

Hey guys my user name is broccrawford . Good luck to y'all

Hi Guys I just bumped this thread..I need more friends my name is shell2bthinme

Thanks in advance for the add

Count me in, I am losermama73 and would love more wls friends on there!!