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oldhippy

Hello, I've just re-joined my fitness pal. I've just finished a 10-week course with second nature which is a low carb diet and I have been quite successful. However, I cannot afford to pay their monthly fees so I'm going out on my own! I'm hoping to be able to use MFP to support me in this. I have recently been told that Im pre-diabetic so I need to address that also. Any advice or input on how to get the most from MFP would be very welcome

callsitlikeiseeit

Cliffs Notes of Weight Loss:

• small, sustainable changes
• Understand weight fluctuations are normal. Thinks of a roller coaster, not a steep mountain slope down. Some weeks up, some weeks down. Its the OVERALL TREND that matters
• Learn to weigh your food ON A FOOD SCALE
• Learn how to find ACCURATE DATABASE ENTRIES
• BE ACTIVE - get off your butt and MOVE. Find SOMETHING you enjoy. If your activity is limited, find ways to move that you are ABLE to do
• Deprivation is the key to Binging and falling off the wagon. Learn how to fit your favorite things in regularly. There are no 'bad foods' Just 'bad quantities'.
• One 'bad' day will not undo your deficit.
• You did not gain the weight quickly. You will not lose it quickly. Better to lose it slowly, and KEEP IT OFF, then lose it quick, and gain it all back and more!

Useful Links

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1


and basically ... all of these


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

abbyhodgkinson

Hi, I love mfp the only reason why it doesn't work for me is because I stop logging. I try to log my food as I eat it so I don't forget anything but you can find a way that works for you!!! I'm happy to be a support person for you if you need!!!