Struggling to overcome fears of gadgets for weight loss

Flamingogirlcindy

Hello to all you potential coaches! I am new to this and forgive any mistakes I may make. My daughter gave me a Fitbit for Mother's Day, and suggested I also participate in these forums, as I have grown weary of weigh and pay programs and have become a bit of an introvert. Either way, I am still 60 pounds over weight and need to do something other than sit at work and sit at home. I've charged my Fitbit and have hit my 10,000 steps goal since 5/17. Just started logging food today. I'm a bit confused with the intake and output of calories. If I consume 1200 calories, but burn 500, am I suppose to eat another 500 calories? It might be a silly question, but I was always under the impression you lost weight eating a certain amount, and burning more... Also, carbs and sugar put me to sleep. Anyone aware of programs that lean towards more protein then carbs?

deanspools2013

If your trying to loose weight the main goal is a deficit So it would depend how many calories intensity etc. I'd listen to my body while constantly maintaining a deficit

deanspools2013

The whole "paleo" thing could start a whole day debate I say eat fiber nutrient rich carbs when you do eat them and eat them in moderation unless you are doing high intensity things trying to maintain lean muscle

deanspools2013

Do as I say not as I do lol

FitForL1fe

loose dat weight yo

editorgrrl

You can learn more in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

Enable negative calorie adjustments: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

Your MFP calorie goal has your deficit built in. MFP adjusts your goal to TDEE (your maintenance calories) minus deficit. Eat back your adjustments for several weeks, then reevaluate your progress.

Flamingogirlcindy

draznyth wrote: »

loose dat weight yo

I'm trying! This time last year I was 50 pounds heavier! Yo!