Newbie here

SuzFra1612

Hi, although Ive had MFP for a while, I haven't actually used it, not too sure how it all works but would love to make new friends for support, inspiration etc, I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis and hypothyroidism, menopause and cant manage a lot of exercise, anyone else in same boat?

veganbaum

Welcome!

Weight loss comes down to eating less than you burn, and can be accomplished solely through controlling your food intake. Exercise is, of course, good for health, which can include mental and emotional health as well as physical. Maybe you could try something like chair exercises to start out with? Maybe chair yoga? And short walks every day, as long as you can manage? Exercise doesn't have to be terribly strenuous, just consistently moving your body is helpful.

Here are some links to posts that I suggest you read. The "most helpful posts" are stickied at the top of forums. The one I've included here has posts about logging food.

Good luck!

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

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-health-fitness-and-diet-must-reads#latest

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10503681/exercise-calories-do-i-eat-these-a-video-explanation/p1

glenna1257

Hello I’m new here my name is Glenna and here to be mindful and strong to lose 60 pounds . I know it’s a journey but can do it🙂