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jlewis326

Hello, i am a newbie here. I finally decided to make a change in my life. I spent 4 years in the military and never haf to worry about gaining weight but it sneaks up on you quick. I had a lot of stress in my life and when i lost my parents i put on a lot of weight. I'm looking forward to making friends here and gaining support and giving support. My goal, 50 lbs

jlewis326

Any advice?

mummyhazell

Hello, welcome to MFP. I'm sure we all understand how easy it is to gain weight. I lost 30lbs using MFP but didn't go back on it properly and over time (about a year) I managed to regain 21lbs. Back on it now. I like the flexibility it gives you, but you must log everything. To be honest, once you've gone it a while, you get to know the calories in most things. It just makes you think more about what you're eating/drinking. I hope you find it easy and do well!

laceyslabaugh

Welcome! I have been doing this for 3 1/2 weeks - the most important thing is to log EVERYTHING that hits your lips! lol! Weigh and measure everything! I have also learned that when the bag says it's 35 calories a slice of bread, not all slices are created equal .... just be cautious of that. You will do great! I've lost 5 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks (that might be all the beer I cut out - lol). The message boards are great and people are sooo kind! Add friends too! if you get stuck they can see your diary and help pinpoint potential problems Good LUCK!!!!

jlewis326

That's awesome!

Maryiswhere86

Take it one day at a time, log everyday good or bad!!! Drink tons, of water and move You got this!! Wishing you nothing but success along your journey

AverageJoeFit

Get a good digital food scale. Weighing is better then measuring imo. Plus it sends like you get more food.

Log and weigh everything.