New to MFP...

promie16

Hi everyone. I'm new here and could use a few friends for inspiration, tips, motivation, etc...
I used to be very much in shape and never had a weight problem until I had my one and only child 15 years ago. I gained 70 pounds and since being a single mother and working full time the thought of dieting and exercise was put way on the back burner and it DID NOT just come off easily like so many I have seen. I will eat well maybe exercise and lose some weight only to have it come right back. This has been my life for almost 16 years. I AM NOW ready I feel to lose at least 55 maybe 60 lbs of weight that has been literally slowing me down.

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.

For more friends check out these threads which ended up gaining alot of traction.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176797/comment-here-if-you-want-more-friends#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10324944/hi-looking-for-friends-motivation#latest

best wishes~