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January 2, 2020 5:05PM
edited January 2020 55
Nova
Member, MFP Moderator, Greeter, Premium Posts: 7,638 MFP Staff
Member, MFP Moderator, Greeter, Premium Posts: 7,638 MFP Staff
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👋 Hi @Nova
inspiration and motivation appreciated 😊
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Hi there and Happy 2020!I am restarting the new year with a stronger me and the confidence as well.been on both sides of the coin,persay, and just want to lose inches to find the part of me that's been missing for awhile back.and found out over the years it's the slow way to get your body back on track.all the best to all and as my mom used to say,Stay the Course!💗
Nineteen cals over isn't a big deal. Remember, that's only a small amount of your total deficit for the day. IMHO, within 20-50 cal either side of calorie goal is perfect
If you are going to post on the forums it is always a good idea to use the search function to see if anyone has posted on the subject before. You may find answers to your question without having to post.
Don't be surprised if people disagree with you on the forums, we all start off lacking in some knowledge about diet and nutrition, it is not personal, everyone will have different ideas on the best way to lose weight, some advice will be good some will not. Take the good stuff and make it your own, ignore the fad/weird stuff.
To lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit, there are many many ways of creating a deficit and it is ok to play around with different ways of eating to find the one that suits you. Some people eat low carb, some do intermittent fasting, some eat plant based, some are vegan and some are high protien. Most of us eat the foods we enjoy in quantities that fit our calorie goals. Any of these options are ok if they are sustainable for you.
You don't need to eliminate whole food groups to lose weight unless you have a medical condition that means you can't eat certain foods.
The process works but you must give it time. You can weigh every day or once a week or once a month, or not at all and just go by measurements or how your clothes fit. All of that is ok.
MFP is an amazing source of information and a very useful tool to help you on your way. Make friends, join groups, take up challenges or just log your food and not interact at all if that suits you.
This is your site and you can use it in any way you choose.
Most importantly don't give up. You can do this.
MFP the site keeps advertising for a monthly free?
Personally I have never seen a need to have any more than the free site. It gives me all the tools I need to lose weight. But some people prefer a more in depth look at their nutrition and the prime membership gives you that I believe.
My advice start with the free membership and review your needs after you have been using it for a while.