My Fitness Pal Set-up

[ericarae11 20]

Hey All, I got a question about the MFP profile setup process:

I am about 3 weeks away from my surgery date and have been researching like crazy and it seems like a lot of people are using MFP to track their food and exercise so I thought I would sign up and try it as well. I just set up my profile but it seems like the profile questionnaire is seriously lacking in options for people who are having/have had a VSG. When I entered my weight, goal weight, lifestyle, and 2 lbs weight loss per week (highest weight loss option to choose from) it said I should be taking in 1370 calories, 188 carbs, 46g fat, and 51g Protein per day. I know these numbers are way off for VSG patients so I guess my question is, how can I change the daily goal calorie, fat, and carb intake to reflect the recommendations given by my NUT? I am not computer illiterate but I must be doing something wrong since I haven't seen any one else on here mention the same problem. Please help!

Thanks,

ericarae11

[Traci J. 207]

Go into "Edit Profile" go down to preferences and change "Net Calorie Goal"

[Ballermom 803]

Hi

I'm (so sleeve) on MFP. Add me as a friend.

All can tell you is that many people who had the sleeve is using the app too.

Good luck!

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

YEP, I'm on MFP too. I changed my settings to higher Protein and lower carb. Also my calories to 800. The only thing is that when you exercise it adds calories for you. Also it's annoying when every time you finish you journal MFP warns you about "starvationmode" Add me. I'm missjulesdid there.

[ericarae11 20]

When I go to "Edit Profile" it asks me about where I'm from, why I want to lose weight, etc.....no preference options. When I go to "settings" and click on "update diet/fitness profile" it asks for my height, weight, lifestyle, birthday, etc......no preference options. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I've clicked through that entire website and can't figure it out. Maybe my computer skills aren't as great as I thought they were. lol

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

My Home tab

Goals

Change goals

Select custom option

[ericarae11 20]

My Home tab

Goals

Change goals

Select custom option

YAY!!!!! It worked! lol Thank you!