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Alternative to MyFitnessPal

I've been using this since mid Jan - have lost 2 stone, so really pleased and am now at the weight I'd like to maintain.

However, I'd like to be able to reduce my calories on 3/4 days a week (down to around 1500 which is what I've had for last few months), then increase to 2000 on other days to allow me a few extra treats while maintain my weight.

(Historically I'm a yo-yo dieter, have always used WW but then as soon as I've hit Goal, have stopped going and slowly put weight back on). This is the first time I've done it myself (with aid of MFP and a Fitbit) and so determined.

It looks like MFP will change all days (past & previous) if you amend your settings to losing/maintaining etc. I'd love to be able to say at beginning of week which were 'lean' days just to try and focus my mind and keep on track this time.

Does anyone know of any apps that are this flexible?

Thanks & good luck to all those dieting :)
Now proud Mumto3 :j

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  • Dizzy_Ditzy
    Dizzy_Ditzy Posts: 17,479 Ambassador
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    Don't change your settings?
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  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
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    You can still use it to monitor your eating, just make a mental note which days you are having more calories and which days you are having less. That's what I do
  • Mumto2
    Mumto2 Posts: 1,348 Forumite
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    Thanks all - I'm looking for something which doesn't exist!
    Now proud Mumto3 :j
  • 74jax
    74jax Posts: 7,930 Forumite
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    Make a note in the days note section what you were doing that day, ie lean day
    Forty and fabulous, well that's what my cards say....
  • sleepless_saver
    sleepless_saver Posts: 2,741 Forumite
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    Not tried this, but it might be what you want: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trackmyfast
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