Starting my weight loss journey

brombettina

Hey everyone 👋 I'm just starting out with my weight loss journey & I'm ready to lose a lot of weight & get into shape. I'm tired of being overweight 😥 its been hard after having 2 kids. If anyone has tips or advice I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

mtaratoot

Today is a GREAT day to start. It's the ONLY day, so don't wait until tomorrow.

As for tips; I have written this before, and it's pretty valid. The best few tips I can think of for starting out are:

• Plan to go slow. If you are trying to lose weight, remember you didn't gain it in a month or a year; take the slow route to help assure success. Then it will be easier to maintain when you reach goal.
• Don't plan any strategies you aren't willing to continue indefinitely. Only do things that are sustainable in the long run.
• Plan on having a reasonable calorie deficit, on average, each week. Best if you can manage a small deficit each day, but if you miss a day, don't fret. Just keep going forward. Stick to it.
• Yeah, that's it's own point: STICK TO IT!
• Set reasonable but challenging goals. Set long-term and short term goals. What are some specific goals you have set for yourself?
• Check in often. Don't stress if the scale is up for the day. Look over the long term trend; weight loss is not linear. You'll have up and down days. Over time, if you maintain a deficit, you'll trend down.
• Exercise is very healthy for fitness. It can contribute to a calorie deficit and aid in weight management. You still must manage your food intake to assure a calorie deficit. Logging your food and your activity in MFP will help you get an idea how to slowly adjust your target for success.