Trying to Use FitDay to Gain Weight? Read Me!
08-06-2011, 03:04 AM
#151
FitDay Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1
Weight Gain
Unfortunately, the FitDay software does not support a weight gain goal.
Weight loss is a relatively simple calculation, because for the most part it means losing fat; weight gain is far more complex, as most people are not looking to put fat on, but muscle, and this calculation is much more complex and involves activities on a whole different level. In addition, many of those wanting to gain weight are dangerously underweight to begin with, and any weight gain should be under a doctor's care, not a website's. Essentially this is the reason FD does not and will not (at least for the foreseeable future) offer help for those who wish to gain weight.
- IB-Kim
Weight loss is a relatively simple calculation, because for the most part it means losing fat; weight gain is far more complex, as most people are not looking to put fat on, but muscle, and this calculation is much more complex and involves activities on a whole different level. In addition, many of those wanting to gain weight are dangerously underweight to begin with, and any weight gain should be under a doctor's care, not a website's. Essentially this is the reason FD does not and will not (at least for the foreseeable future) offer help for those who wish to gain weight.
- IB-Kim
I am 5'2" Female that has weighed anywhere from 85- 95 lbs at this height with no eating disorders or sicknesses. My friends and family can attest to the fact that I eat more than I should need to and definitely are not puking it all up.
Not at any point has anyone told me that I needed doctor's care to gain weight even thought my BMI says "Underweight". I once went to a nutritionist to see if there was something that I could do. Her advise was quite literally "put cheese and bacon on everything". My friend got the advise to have a milkshake a day from her own doctor even though she is lactose intolerant.
Given that this is the advise that the "professionals" are giving, there are those of us that aren't looking for more bad advise we would just like to be able to make a goal to gain the weight. How about letting us to set a goal of even 5 lbs. That is next to an impossible weight gain goal for someone like me. I would be nice to be able to try though.
That is my 2 cents on the matter. Thank-you for reading.
08-06-2011, 04:13 AM
#152
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First and foremost people, keep in mind when reading this threads that this is many thread started and replied to by different people, in different forums at different times. If reading it gets to be confusing, that could be why.
This is been sort of a touchy subject for me as well, not b/c I need to gain weight (I don't), but b/c I feel it would be a useful feature and probably won't be added.
I posed many of thes same questions that Ron and the others asked and I got the same response, verbatim, that Paul posted and Kim edited into the 1st post. As far as those statements, I'm not even going to comment on that. It doesn't matter if I buy them or not, that's not the point that I'm trying to get at. I don't doubt that this response came from the programmers. From a programming stand point, it may be true. I have no clue.
This is my point:
I have used FitDay for a couple years now (my January 2010 join date in the date that I joined the forums). I rarely use the weight goal calculator. It was over a year before I ever knew it existed. When I do use it, I don't use it for the calculation but for the graph. I could do a graph in excel but I'm not that savvy with excel. IMO the biggest tool here for anyone trying to lose weight or gain weight is the activity and food tracker and the support forum. It's a matter of calories in vs. calories out and motivation to keep you going. Anyone can have successful weight loss OR weight gain without the weight goal. It's been proven time and time again so don't let the deter your from trying to gain weight while using FitDay.
Pyro, I can agree that sometimes the doctors can be clueless in their recommendations. I guess that's why they say they "practice" medicine.
Even if we did have a weight gain goal/calculator I don't think it would do you any good b/c it would probably be inaccurate. I say this b/c you said "My friends and family can attest to the fact that I eat more than I should need to and definitely are not puking it all up. ". So if you truly feel you eating more than you should and are not gaining weight then there is something else going on. It could be that you have a super fast metabolism, over active thyroid, or a number of other things. I don't know and I don't "practice" medicine.
The best advice that I can give to you is if you really want to gain weight (and there isn't an underlying medical reason why you're not), then carefully monitor your calories in and calories out and gradually add more in than out until you start to see the change that you are looking for.
Hello,
I am 5'2" Female that has weighed anywhere from 85- 95 lbs at this height with no eating disorders or sicknesses. My friends and family can attest to the fact that I eat more than I should need to and definitely are not puking it all up.
Not at any point has anyone told me that I needed doctor's care to gain weight even thought my BMI says "Underweight". I once went to a nutritionist to see if there was something that I could do. Her advise was quite literally "put cheese and bacon on everything". My friend got the advise to have a milkshake a day from her own doctor even though she is lactose intolerant.
Given that this is the advise that the "professionals" are giving, there are those of us that aren't looking for more bad advise we would just like to be able to make a goal to gain the weight. How about letting us to set a goal of even 5 lbs. That is next to an impossible weight gain goal for someone like me. I would be nice to be able to try though.
That is my 2 cents on the matter. Thank-you for reading.
I am 5'2" Female that has weighed anywhere from 85- 95 lbs at this height with no eating disorders or sicknesses. My friends and family can attest to the fact that I eat more than I should need to and definitely are not puking it all up.
Not at any point has anyone told me that I needed doctor's care to gain weight even thought my BMI says "Underweight". I once went to a nutritionist to see if there was something that I could do. Her advise was quite literally "put cheese and bacon on everything". My friend got the advise to have a milkshake a day from her own doctor even though she is lactose intolerant.
Given that this is the advise that the "professionals" are giving, there are those of us that aren't looking for more bad advise we would just like to be able to make a goal to gain the weight. How about letting us to set a goal of even 5 lbs. That is next to an impossible weight gain goal for someone like me. I would be nice to be able to try though.
That is my 2 cents on the matter. Thank-you for reading.
I posed many of thes same questions that Ron and the others asked and I got the same response, verbatim, that Paul posted and Kim edited into the 1st post. As far as those statements, I'm not even going to comment on that. It doesn't matter if I buy them or not, that's not the point that I'm trying to get at. I don't doubt that this response came from the programmers. From a programming stand point, it may be true. I have no clue.
This is my point:
I have used FitDay for a couple years now (my January 2010 join date in the date that I joined the forums). I rarely use the weight goal calculator. It was over a year before I ever knew it existed. When I do use it, I don't use it for the calculation but for the graph. I could do a graph in excel but I'm not that savvy with excel. IMO the biggest tool here for anyone trying to lose weight or gain weight is the activity and food tracker and the support forum. It's a matter of calories in vs. calories out and motivation to keep you going. Anyone can have successful weight loss OR weight gain without the weight goal. It's been proven time and time again so don't let the deter your from trying to gain weight while using FitDay.
Pyro, I can agree that sometimes the doctors can be clueless in their recommendations. I guess that's why they say they "practice" medicine.
Even if we did have a weight gain goal/calculator I don't think it would do you any good b/c it would probably be inaccurate. I say this b/c you said "My friends and family can attest to the fact that I eat more than I should need to and definitely are not puking it all up. ". So if you truly feel you eating more than you should and are not gaining weight then there is something else going on. It could be that you have a super fast metabolism, over active thyroid, or a number of other things. I don't know and I don't "practice" medicine. The best advice that I can give to you is if you really want to gain weight (and there isn't an underlying medical reason why you're not), then carefully monitor your calories in and calories out and gradually add more in than out until you start to see the change that you are looking for.
Last edited by 01gt4.6; 08-06-2011 at 04:17 AM.
08-06-2011, 10:57 PM
#153
FitDay Premium Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,621
Well said, Mike. I can't see why it would be any more difficult to use FitDay to keep track of your calorie surplus rather than the deficit that most of us are looking for. Like you say, even the graph will be accurate, there simply won't be a "goal"--no biggie!
Regards,
Michael
Regards,
Michael
09-09-2011, 03:00 AM
#154
FitDay Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1
Goal is to gain weight
I tried setting my weight goal. I currently weigh 163 pounds and am trying in build muscle mass so my trainer has put me on a high calorie diet.
However, when I try to set my weight goal I get a message that it is higher than my actual weight. Is there some way to get around this?
However, when I try to set my weight goal I get a message that it is higher than my actual weight. Is there some way to get around this?
11-17-2011, 01:52 AM
#156
FitDay Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Costa Rica
Posts: 6
Unfortunately, the FitDay software does not support a weight gain goal.
Weight loss is a relatively simple calculation, because for the most part it means losing fat; weight gain is far more complex, as most people are not looking to put fat on, but muscle, and this calculation is much more complex and involves activities on a whole different level. In addition, many of those wanting to gain weight are dangerously underweight to begin with, and any weight gain should be under a doctor's care, not a website's. Essentially this is the reason FD does not and will not (at least for the foreseeable future) offer help for those who wish to gain weight.
- IB-Kim
Weight loss is a relatively simple calculation, because for the most part it means losing fat; weight gain is far more complex, as most people are not looking to put fat on, but muscle, and this calculation is much more complex and involves activities on a whole different level. In addition, many of those wanting to gain weight are dangerously underweight to begin with, and any weight gain should be under a doctor's care, not a website's. Essentially this is the reason FD does not and will not (at least for the foreseeable future) offer help for those who wish to gain weight.
- IB-Kim
11-17-2011, 02:06 AM
#157
FitDay Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Costa Rica
Posts: 6
I tried setting my weight goal. I currently weigh 163 pounds and am trying in build muscle mass so my trainer has put me on a high calorie diet.
However, when I try to set my weight goal I get a message that it is higher than my actual weight. Is there some way to get around this?
However, when I try to set my weight goal I get a message that it is higher than my actual weight. Is there some way to get around this?
cool site, but not such a great idea taking a stance against people who want to 'control their weight' ie to gain some...
11-17-2011, 02:07 AM
#158
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Costa Rica
Posts: 6
11-17-2011, 02:14 AM
#159
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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It doesn't? So if you increase your caloric intake to a modest level above maintenance, and you continue to track your macros and micronutrients as you weight lift and try to add some weight, this site won't be value??
I think too many people are hung up on the idea of entering a "weight goal" and then seeing the reports. This site is still invaluable for tracking and if someone was serious about gaining weight the fact that the reports would be limited should not effect a thing.
