New to MFP

beldacov

Hi everyone. I'm new around here. My doctor recommended keeping a food diary to help control portion sizes/track calories and this is the place I found online. Recently had elevated glucose reading - so did my hubby - now we both need to make major dietary changes. Additionally, I am seriously overweight - I'm at my heaviest (260.5) and only 5'2" tall. I'm estimating if I could grow 2 feet taller my weight would be normal - LOL - but that's not realistic - so here I am with hopes of finding motivation and support as I start on this journey. I'm also female - almost 60.

4legsRbetterthan2

Welcome,

I think these two links are extremely helpful and can help you get the most out of MFP:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

The first covers accurate logging and some of the tools in MFP to help you make things easier. The second discusses caloric needs and setting goals. These two posts completely changed my MFP experience and helped me be much more successful, so I hope they do the same for you.

~Best wishes on your journey