Hoping tracking will help

b52ljs
b52ljs Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Mid 60’s guy trying to overcome lifelong eating problem; too much food and more junk than my meds can overcome. Approaching retirement and now with grandkids, and with diabetes and bypass history, life expectancy is a real concern. I realize it’s a lifestyle rather than a diet. I’m hoping tracking will help me stay focused and conquer one day at a time. Any experiences or suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

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  • Shellywildcat
    Shellywildcat Posts: 1 Member
    Good luck! My husband and I just finished a 21 day cleanse with Omnitrition, down 30 & 20lbs, and are using MyFitnessPal as we head into a maintenance mode so we don't slip, and hopefully continue to lose a pound a week with healthy lifestyle choices. I love the calorie tracker - be honest with it, and remember that one slip doesn't mean failure, it means try again the next day!
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    YES! Tracking is the difference between progress and staying the same. At least it was for me. All the times I tried to just "eat healthier" or "eliminate carbs" didn't result in any weight loss. I plugged my height, weight, age (I am 57) and weight loss goals into MFP and just started logging what I ate into the program. It requires discipline, so just don't give up even if you go over your calorie goals one day. My hints: (1) drink water; sometimes you'll think you're hungry but you're just dehydrated; (2) buy a kitchen scale and weigh your food for more accurate calorie readings; (3) if you're sedentary, add a 20 minute walk around the neighborhood to your day. And (4) don't freak out if your weight loss stalls or you've gained a pound or two. Your weight will naturally fluctuate depending on how much salt you ate the night before, whether you've emptied your bowels completely, etc. I started looking forward to jumping onto my bathroom scale to see how I was doing! Every tenth of a pound loss was a celebration. Anyway, I lost 30 pounds and reached my goal in about 5 months using MFP tracking. I'm proud of myself and my doctor is impressed.
  • b52ljs
    b52ljs Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks for your comments. Onward!!
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