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So exciting

soniawicks127
soniawicks127 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi there ,

Mixture of emotions really, excited, daunted but over all really encouraged by looking at this app and using it as a tool in my future weightloss

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  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Don't be daunted - you can totally, totally do this :)
    Good luck to you.
  • ptsmiles
    ptsmiles Posts: 511 Member
    You've got this!
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
    Wishing you the best in your efforts!!

    Oh, and I'd recommend reading the stickies at the top of the weight loss help forum if you're just starting out - especially those on how to accurately weigh and log your food.
  • distinctlybeautiful
    distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
    Awesome! Just be prepared for the excitement to wear off. I'm definitely not trying to rain on your parade, but I expected to be excited about this stuff forever. Don't get me wrong.. it's still really cool, but the amazing newness isn't there anymore. I think that's when it can really get challenging.
  • soniawicks127
    soniawicks127 Posts: 2 Member
    Oh everyone thanks for the great feedback , still getting my head around the amount of food I can eat in one day.....I've lost 8 st in the past so I know I can achieve this again xxxx thanks again
  • tjfenton
    tjfenton Posts: 9 Member
    It works it really does. 24lb off I had a break in the middle but back on track. Good luck shout if u need help xx
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    YIPPPEEEE!!! GO GO GO!!! anyone can add me!
  • ShashayLee
    ShashayLee Posts: 178 Member
    welcome to the journey sonia :) It is exciting to start, scary & overwhelming too. I'm thrilled with my progress so far in my journey. All the best to you and everyone in their journies to health :) & do feel free to add me if you need a friend. My mfp friends inspire me with their success & even with failures.
  • WendyLaubach
    WendyLaubach Posts: 518 Member
    After so many years of assuming the situation was hopeless, I'm getting a huge charge out of realizing it's in my control after all. I've seen friends lose 50-100 lbs. and always thought there must be some kind of magic operating. That's not it at all. It's just adding consistent exercise and staying within a calorie budget. I address the calorie budget by controlling portions, not by crossing any particular food off the list. I think that's permanently sustainable. Well, listen to me, as if I were an expert--I just started. But it's working.
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    WendyLaubach wrote: »
    After so many years of assuming the situation was hopeless, I'm getting a huge charge out of realizing it's in my control after all. I've seen friends lose 50-100 lbs. and always thought there must be some kind of magic operating. That's not it at all. It's just adding consistent exercise and staying within a calorie budget. I address the calorie budget by controlling portions, not by crossing any particular food off the list. I think that's permanently sustainable. Well, listen to me, as if I were an expert--I just started. But it's working.

    I Love this! Truer words were never spoken. :)
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