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Calorie deficit and losing strength, is this expected?
Losing strength while in a calorie deficit, normal?
r/calories
Calorie Tracking
Tracking, deficits, maintenance, surplus.
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Is tracking macros after disordered eating really effective?
Curious if tracking macros post-disordered eating is actually helpful or risky.
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Plateauing at 1800 cals, body adapted or am I missing something?
Stuck at 1800 cals with no weight loss, body adapted or miscounting?
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What's the best app for tracking calories? MyFitnessPal, MacroFactor, or Hevy?
I've been lifting for a year now and I'm obsessed with hitting my protein goals, but tracking calories is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube sometimes! 😂 I'm torn between MyFitnessPal, MacroFactor, and Hevy. I want so…
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Is weighing food a must for accurate tracking?
Weighing food can significantly improve tracking accuracy for calories and macros.
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How accurate are those calorie burn estimates from my activity tracker?
I've been running for 5 years and recently started tracking my calories more closely, but I'm finding that the estimates from my activity tracker feel way off. For example, during a long run, it says I burn 800 calories…
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Are fitness tracker apps just making us anxious?
As a dad of two, juggling family life and fitness is already a lot. I've been lifting for about five years, but these tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and MacroFactor sometimes feel like a second job. I get stressed tryi…
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Tracking My Calories - Losing 5 lbs in 4 Weeks, What's Next?
Lost 5 lbs in 4 weeks using MacroFactor and tracking calories, looking for tips on plateaus.
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Tracking on vacation, should I skip or just estimate?
Alright y'all, I'm hitting the beach next week and I'm torn. Should I ditch tracking while I relax or just estimate my meals? I mean, I want to enjoy some good food without stressing about numbers, but I also don't wann…
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What's the best app for tracking my TDEE? MyFitnessPal vs MacroFactor vs Hevy?
What's the best app for tracking TDEE? MyFitnessPal, MacroFactor, or Hevy?
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Pancake protein power-up: Who's down to try?
Made protein pancakes that are delicious and calorie-friendly!
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What's the best free TDEE calculator that actually considers muscle mass?
Looking for a free TDEE calculator that considers muscle mass.
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How off can AI photo logs be? What's acceptable?
Wondering how accurate AI photo logs are and what's an acceptable error margin.
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Does having an RD-verified database really make a difference in tracking?
Is an RD-verified food database really worth it for tracking accuracy, or does it not matter as much as we think?
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Restaurant meal accuracy, anyone solve this?
I'm trying to figure out how to estimate calories when we eat out. It feels impossible sometimes, especially with three kids running around and me just wanting to enjoy my meal. Do you all have tips for getting more acc…
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Food scale vs measuring cups, is there really a big difference in accuracy?
I'm a mom of three, so measuring food can feel like a juggling act! I've been using measuring cups for my meals, but I keep hearing that a food scale is way more accurate. With my lifting journey and tracking macros, I …
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Is tracking my surplus during a bulk as precise as when i'm cutting?
Is tracking accuracy for bulking as reliable as cutting?
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Are there tracker apps that are less anxiety-inducing than MyFitnessPal or MacroFactor?
Looking for food tracking apps that aren't so focused on numbers like MyFitnessPal and MacroFactor. Any suggestions?
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Tracking calories after bariatric surgery is so confusing, right?
Struggling to track calories after bariatric surgery. Any tips?
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Tracking on vacation, should I skip or estimate?
Should I track my calories on vacation or just estimate and enjoy?
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Stuck at 1800 calories, body adapted or am I miscounting?
Stuck at 1800 calories on keto, wondering if I'm miscounting or if my body has adapted.
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Are there alternatives to tracking apps that aren't so anxiety-inducing?
Looking for less stressful alternatives to calorie tracking apps.
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Finally hit my TDEE and lost 3 lbs this month, who knew tracking calories could be fun?
Lost 3 lbs this month by tracking calories with MyFitnessPal.
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Why isn't fasted cardio moving the needle on my deficit?
Fasted cardio isn't moving my weight or composition, even at a deficit. Is this common?
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Is MyFitnessPal really the best app for tracking calories?
I've tried MyFitnessPal, MacroFactor, and Hevy, and honestly, MyFitnessPal feels like that old pair of lifting shoes, kinda comfy but not exactly cutting-edge. MacroFactor has the TDEE calculation on lock, but it might …