im new to MFP but not to dieting

Heroness

Hey everyone

Just wanted to introduce myself here.
Ive been on and off Weight watchers for years. I'm an emotional eater and for too long now I have let that be an excuse to stay about 2 stone overweight.

Id like to change that cycle and instead of counting points I'm now going to try counting calories and other nutritional values instead. I have asked my husband for support and as he is a legend he will help me any way he can but I realize the only way to help myself is to change myself and my attitude towards food and exercise.

I wish all of you the best on your own journey towards your goals.

Fat2Fab1973

We are in the same boat

I too was an ex- WW member. I got tired of tracking and figuring out points and points plus values of food.

I wasn't to comfortable of the idea that fruits and veggies are zero points.

Welcome to MFP

I prefer counting calories myself

Heroness

I wonder if the points counting was not that healthy after all. I think especially for foodies - I was stocking up on fruit and veg all day and it was, as you know, no points. I think it is just too hard for me to follow. I hope thought, that I am not just making another excuse. I will give this my very best shot though. I wish you the best of luck. It'd be nice to keep up with how ex ww'ers do here?

Seabee74

I too had years of dieting in one form or another.. In my case I came to a point where I wanted to find something that would work for me without a lot of hassles and a good support group to help and keep me on track with daily encouragement. . I found it here and hope you can too. My diary is open to friends and I continually encourage others aa they encourage me.. It seems to be working fine !
I'll send you a friend request and you can add me if you'd like to. Good Luck !