New to weight loss need help
Joshuakilgore
Posts: 12 Member
I just started dieting for the first time in my life. I'm not sure which number I should try to get the the max and which ones I should. Could I get advice and the ones I need more of can someone tell me how to get more in that category.
Link to my MFP summary for today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oIxTDOVD3JN2Z4SE56dDRDZGs/view?usp=drivesdk
Link to my MFP summary for today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oIxTDOVD3JN2Z4SE56dDRDZGs/view?usp=drivesdk
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I still have 538 calories remaining for the day btw.0
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If you go to settings and set your diary to public, you'll get better responses. Also, what is your starting weight, height and goals? (I don't click on random links)0
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If you're just starting out, focus on calories first. Once you get logging down and are consistent with that, then look into your nutrients. Fat, protein, and fiber tend to be seen as minimums to reach.1
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For weight loss, just calories. You want them to be at or a little under your goal number.0
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Plug your stats in MFP and do exactly as it says0
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Joshuakilgore wrote: »I just started dieting for the first time in my life. I'm not sure which number I should try to get the the max and which ones I should. Could I get advice and the ones I need more of can someone tell me how to get more in that category.
Link to my MFP summary for today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2oIxTDOVD3JN2Z4SE56dDRDZGs/view?usp=drivesdk
If you set your goals using Myfitnesspal, you have a calorie goal which you are supposed to reach. It is calories that are important for weight loss. Macros (Carbs, Protein, Fat) have other functions in terms of fitness and health goals, but don't have significant importance in terms of losing weight. So concentrate on your calories for now.
As you progress, you will find what helps keep you feeling full. For some, many in fact, protein and fat help keep them feeling full. For others it is carbs. You need to find what works for you. Generally, higher protein is a good thing when losing weigh.0
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