Starting out, should I start with macros?

heidi23lynn

Hello,
I am 30 years old and weigh around 223lbs. I am very h happy with my weight which had began to affect my body image and trigger some major insecurities.

Where do you recommend starting .
I’ve seen a lot of ppl speak about macros. Should I worry about this from the beginning or start slow?

AnnPT77

Macros are mostly an issue of nutrition and health. If weight is your first concern, start with calories. Calories are key to weight management. For most people (without an unusual diagnosed condition that says otherwise), getting to a healthy body weight is the single biggest contributor to improved health.

This is a great general on-ramp to using MFP for weight loss:

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

Don't be put off by the joke-y clickbait title, the info is solid and sensible.

Beyond that, this was my approach to eating, which I used through losing 50+ pounds, obese to healthy weight, and for maintaining a healthy weight for 5+ years since (after about 30 years of obesity previously):

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p1

You don't have to do everything all at once. Just take small, incremental steps in a positive direction, and keep taking them. Patience and consistency brings results, because the majority of our days determine the majority of our progress.

Wishing you much success!

quiksylver296

Yeah, that ^^