I need help desperately

vim_n_vigor

For what its worth - this is how I started, and I have lost 40 lbs. I started by just tracking what I was eating for 2 weeks, not planning to cut anything back or change anything. The next 2 weeks, I planned to add 3 servings of fruits or vegetables every day. The next 2 weeks, my plan was to stay in my calorie goal set by MFP. Then I started tracking my steps - my goal was to add 10% a week until I was walking around 9-10k a day. Then after a few months, I added in bike riding (this could be any activity YOU enjoy). I am now starting to add in weights. Nothing was added so quickly that I felt that I was changing my entire life and no longer having anything I enjoyed. If I started off trying to do what I am doing now I would have been horribly overwhelmed and would have quit the first time it got hard.

teresadannar

freda78 wrote: »

Personally, I find tracking what I eat is pretty key, and it does get easier and quicker as time passes and you become more proficient.

It means you then get a good idea what foods are calorie dense and what you can eat more of and this I find leads to being able to adjust portion sizes so you can still get a good plateful of food while consuming a few less of those pesky calories.

I also find logging before I eat hugely helpful rather than after the deed is done.

I agree with this 100%. I waited a year before I took tracking calories & carbs seriously, but it makes a huge difference. Also planning your meals in advance as Freda mentioned contributes to shedding those pounds. It's an adjustment you will need to make, but it is worth it! MFP really does make it simple, there's lots of items you will be able to find when you're logging your food diary.
It will take time & dedication, but remember,you are worth it!

EdDowning2

As said above, the key is to knowing what you eat. Less calories in than you use and you burn fat. I've lost 50 lbs since the last of April. There are plenty of foods out there that are low on calories that can help you feel full.

A typical breakfast for me is hard boiled eggs and some kind of fruit. The fruit starts my burn but doesn't last long then the fat burn kicks in. The eggs make me feel full so I don't really think about getting anything else.

Every ten days or so I treat myself to a " I'm winning" meal. It helps me stay motivated. I hope you succeed as the weight gone really makes a difference in everyday life.

mpimental13

40 years old, emotional/stress eater as well. Need to lose 40-50 pounds. Let me know if you need an accountability partner - sounds like we are in the same boat!