2019 Welcome Noobs to MFP

Alex

Welcome to the MFP Community. This is a discussion we have created to welcome the new people in our community, to have a discussion where new folks can meet one another, AND ask questions of existing members.

We are not going to do an adopt-a-noob discussion this year so encourage our awesome veterans to hang out in the discussion if you are interested in helping answer questions our noobs need to know.

jamiesarsour2652

Hey everyone happy new year looking for friends on here to stay positive and keep on track with maybe sharing food diary for ideas!! Trying to get in shape and loose 35lbs add me please

Newbodnewme123

Hi I’m a newbie also I would love to hear some of your ideas and help please

sonyakhalfani4741

Hi my name is Sonya would like to drop 25lbs

anishmdesai

Hi i am new here. looking for guidance on stuff like calculating my macro nutrient intake for starting a sutainable keto diet

epylien

anishmdesai wrote: »

Hi i am new here. looking for guidance on stuff like calculating my macro nutrient intake for starting a sutainable keto diet

Hi! I used the macro calculator on Keto Karma's website - it's free!

kristieldred82

anishmdesai wrote: »

Hi i am new here. looking for guidance on stuff like calculating my macro nutrient intake for starting a sutainable keto diet

JPSwoohoo

Hi, I am new. I have a lot of weight to lose and looking for support in accomplishing that (70) pounds. Looking to do a calorie diet with emphasis on higher protein and low carb but something realistic

operationmeltdown

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

shoppingwendy52

Hi everyone! New here, really need to lose some weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. So here I am! Would love some friends to go on this journey with and to share tips with or just talk because I’m sure I’m going to need them. Just add me as a friend. Thanks looking forward to a new me!

missiontofitness

operationmeltdown wrote: »

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

No, you don't need to upgrade to premium to track; you would need to upgrade if you wanted to create custom amounts.

sijomial

missiontofitness wrote: »

operationmeltdown wrote: »

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

No, you don't need to upgrade to premium to track; you would need to upgrade if you wanted to create custom amounts.

You can change your macro percentages without upgrading to premium (My Home / Goals / Daily Nutrition Goals - click edit box), unfortunately you can't set macros in grams which many people prefer - that is a premium feature.

missiontofitness

sijomial wrote: »

missiontofitness wrote: »

operationmeltdown wrote: »

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

No, you don't need to upgrade to premium to track; you would need to upgrade if you wanted to create custom amounts.

You can change your macro percentages without upgrading to premium (My Home / Goals / Daily Nutrition Goals - click edit box), unfortunately you can't set macros in grams which many people prefer - that is a premium feature.

Gah; that's what I meant, but I worded it wonky. Thanks for the clarification!

nutmegoreo

sijomial wrote: »

missiontofitness wrote: »

operationmeltdown wrote: »

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

No, you don't need to upgrade to premium to track; you would need to upgrade if you wanted to create custom amounts.

You can change your macro percentages without upgrading to premium (My Home / Goals / Daily Nutrition Goals - click edit box), unfortunately you can't set macros in grams which many people prefer - that is a premium feature.

For most people the 5% increment will be close enough.

sijomial

nutmegoreo wrote: »

sijomial wrote: »

missiontofitness wrote: »

operationmeltdown wrote: »

Do I have to upgrade to the premium to track my macros

No, you don't need to upgrade to premium to track; you would need to upgrade if you wanted to create custom amounts.

You can change your macro percentages without upgrading to premium (My Home / Goals / Daily Nutrition Goals - click edit box), unfortunately you can't set macros in grams which many people prefer - that is a premium feature.

For most people the 5% increment will be close enough.

Completely agree.

johnsbollinger

Hello, Happy New Year! I am working to lose 30-40lbs, I seem to be off to a good start but would like to chat with others about the journey:).

zulfaizuddin

Happy new year. I am 66 kgs and looking forward to gain muscles and toned body.

Pamelyb

Hello! I am looking forward to this journey, but I am a self-saboteur. I will drop about 30 pounds, and for no reason whatsoever.. quit, and gain it all back. This year needs to be different. I am looking to surround myself with people who will call me out and set me straight. I have about 100 pounds to dispose of (not loose - I don't want to find them again!). If you are that type of people.. Friend ME!

judymurphy80

Alex wrote: »

Welcome to the MFP Community. This is a discussion we have created to welcome the new people in our community, to have a discussion where new folks can meet one another, AND ask questions of existing members.

We are not going to do an adopt-a-noob discussion this year so encourage our awesome veterans to hang out in the discussion if you are interested in helping answer questions our noobs need to know.

Sounds wonderful. I can use all the help I can get right now. And hopefully someday, I will be the one helping the newbies!!!

joyoung9000

Hi all I’m JoY red to drop 50 this year. I lose and then gain back at an alarming rate. Last few days have been good. It’s my 25th anniversary in September so I have a
Good incentive to aim for that.

pablodeleon1112

Hi. I’m Pablo, I would like to drop 20 lbs.

chochies1

Hi every. I’m new to my fitness pal. Started off the year right healthier eating and got into a bet with a few co workers on who can loose the most weight and body fat. Most of all body fat. I got 6 months to do so and already have started off right. Cardio and strength training and working on my core also of course better eating habits. Any help helps out a lot motivation is the key. Add me so we can help and motivate each other out with our goals

kayleapa

Hi I'm Donna, and 21y/o trying to lose the 30lbs I've gained since graduating high school. I'm tracking my diet and exercise and hoping to stay consistent. Feel free to add me if you are in a similar situation!

tmtumlinson

Hi everyone. Like some or most of you I've battled my weight since childhood. As an adult I continue to struggle with up and down weight and poor eating habits. I am at my highest weight ever this time at a whopping and depressing 330lbs. I want to get to a point where I am losing and keeping it off. Need accountability and motivation to keep up with healthy eating. I will eventually add exercise but I want to take this 1 step at a time

Cheekyvegan27

Hey I’m Danielle, I’d like to lose 7st.

larachellee

Hello, I'm Laura and I'm finally getting serious about weight loss. I got a fit bit and a digital scale to weigh myself and a small scale to weigh my food and I have started to lose weight and that feels good! I've been going to the Y and taking classes and walking the track. I am feeling ok overall but have some unaccustomed muscle soreness at the end of the day. Should I just pop an ibuprofen and power on?

beee8000

Hi all. Newbie from Australia. Have a large amount of weight to lose so heres hoping MFP helps!!

sylvietapp

hi im sandy. can anyone tell me how to change my profile so i don't automatically get more calories when i log a workout?

missiontofitness

sylvietapp wrote: »

hi im sandy. can anyone tell me how to change my profile so i don't automatically get more calories when i log a workout?

You should be eating some of your calories back if you are exercising. Your deficit to lose weight is already built in to your daily calorie goal by the site; you risk netting too few calories if you consistently don't eat back some/all of your exercise calories.

rubychecs

Hi all! I am new and looking to lose all the weight I have gained back again and again over the years. I am hoping to lose 40-50lbs.
I just started the Intuitive Eating book/workbook and am feeling very positive about it so far.

I am very open to any and all support as I trek on this fitness and healthy living journey.

~Deanna

Donibrook0122

Howdy to everyone. I'm Doni, soon to be 59yo, I live in East Texas & grew up in Chicagoland + WI. I have serious cardio & pulmonary issues. Through very poor eating habits, being 3/4 sedentary, meds, fluid retention, etc. I have 100 lbs or more to take off. I am going to set up to do this in 10% increments, that is if I can figure out the iPhone app. lol