Help me loose 10lbs for the NEW YEAR!

amylynn2016

Hey guys! I've been reading a lot of the forums for information on fitness health and diet. I don't have a scale, yet, where could I buy one, & I don't understand the macro tracking. What should my macro goal be?
Also, I don't know what high density calorie foods are.😬
Should I limit my calorie intake to 950?

I would love to learn about healthy dieting and my goal is to loose 10lbs for the new year!☺️ Who's with me??🤗

concordancia

Just put your statistics into MFP and be guided by what the default goals to get started, paying attention to portion sizes on the foods you eat. "Calorie dense foods" will become obvious as you start tracking when you look at something and say, "Is that all I get for 200 calories?!"

Are you technically overweight or just trying to lose a few vanity pounds? Set yourself a reasonable goal, like .5 to 1 lb a week. Seriously, I am obese and on meds that have digestive side effects and it is still iffy whether or not I will lose 10 lbs in the next 4 weeks.

DO NOT LIMIT YOUR CALORIES AS LOW AS YOU ARE SUGGESTING! Those kinds of diets can have side effects and should only be done under medical supervision when not losing the weight is more hazardous to your health than possible side effects.

pinuplove

Based on your photos, I'd say 3-4 pounds is much more reasonable goal by the new year.

Read the forum stickies. Lots of great information and answers there!

TavistockToad

Losing 10lbs in 4 weeks is not a healthy rate of loss for you

althara

It's generally recommended that women not go below 1200 calories a day without doctor supervision. A 2 pound per week or more weight loss goal is super aggressive unless you're class 3 obese and it's kind of hard to accomplish to be honest. A lot of people who use super aggressive weight loss tactics tend to rebound back to their starting weight or higher because they aren't making long-term sustainable changes.

You can buy a scale at Walmart, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and similar stores. Or from Amazon if you don't have access to any stores near you.

Macro goals depend on what your preferred method of weight loss is. Some people are into keto, others low carb, others focus on protein intake specifically and let other macros fall where they may, and others take a more moderate approach keeping their fat intake around 30% and splitting the rest between protein and carbs.

I think it's good to start with tracking what you're eating without making changes so you can see how your macros are now and where you can make adjustments to improve your intake to meet your goals.

High-calorie density foods are ones that pack a big calorie punch in a small volume. Think butter, chocolate, pizza, avocado, rice. If you want to feel full while reducing your calorie intake you have to shift some of your nutritional focus to low-calorie density foods like lettuce, broccoli, spinach, etc. Google "what 200 calories looks like" for some examples. You'll find stuff like this.

quiksylver296

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

AZrising

If you are looking for someone to help push you a little send me an add. We can talk about general nutrition stuff. You can help keep me honest too. Keep at it!