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donnagoggin9731

Hi I’m new here and am hoping for some success with weight loss and a healthier body. I’m 57 and was just diagnosed with RA last year. I am looking for support. My husband supports me but in the wrong way. I have set a small goal for myself because setting the big goal was daunting and after I plateaued I got discouraged and gained most of my weight back.

WorkerDrone83

Welcome!

I'm willing to bet that after a series of small goals, your big goal will be well within your reach.

Here are a couple of links that I think you’ll find very helpful:

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 are two of the most commonly-referenced threads on MFP; tons of people point to them as being sources of great info when you're just starting out.

For more friends check out these threads, which are fairly popular:

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

Good luck!