anyone use the fitness pal app

I have been doing it for a weeks now. I have in the past also. I just can't seem to lose! I am for the most part within the calorie range. I am exercising more than I had been. What gives? Anyone else find this happening to them?

It almost makes me want to stop and go back to eating like a horse and enjoying myself!

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I use it because I wanted to ensure I was eating balanced for my running training.
are you possible over estimating your exercise &/or underestimating food portions?

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When you exercise, do you "eat back" the calories you lost? Meaning if you burn 500 in one workout, are you adding another 500 to that day?

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Do you have a food scale? I weigh everything before entering it and eating it. MFP only works if what you are entering is correct. Also don't forget sauces, marinades, pats of butter, and oil food is cooked in. Oh and also round up! Good luck. I lost 100 lbs of triplet pregnancy weight by using a food scale and MFP!

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Thanks for the responses. I am actually doing much better! I am down 5lbs and would love to go another 5lb. I guess I was a little impatient. I did get a food scale thanks for the advice. I hope to keep it up!