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Finally on the way for real!

messyhare
messyhare Posts: 366 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I'm basically just starting even though I actually joined in 2008.

I LOVE the way myfitnesspal is setup. I have the app on my phone now too and its invaluable. I can't believe I did not take advantage of the food diary until now. I honestly think this will be the determining factor for me finally getting rid of this excess weight! I am almost addicted to logging my food and am becoming one of those people that actually ask FIRST for the nutritional facts BEFORE I eat what I'm being offered! So funny!

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  • Well...Welcome..Back! lol Hope you find success on your weight loss journey..I have found this site invaluable also and I too have the app on my phone..I look up everything!
    Add me as a friend if you'd like :)
  • sbear867
    sbear867 Posts: 249 Member
    I turned into one of those too!!! I actually now look up resturants by calorie and meal options before we pick a place...I scratched one of my old so called healthy favorites off the list by looking up the nutrition facts.
  • messyhare
    messyhare Posts: 366 Member
    I turned into one of those too!!! I actually now look up resturants by calorie and meal options before we pick a place...I scratched one of my old so called healthy favorites off the list by looking up the nutrition facts.
    I love that we can do that! I have a family dinner planned at The Olive Garden so I have gone to their site and planned exactly what I can eat and still be true to my plan. Who'd ever have thought this would be me??
  • I started last week with the app on my phone. My husband is loving the fact that I plan out meals for dinner now. I have two young children and him and they love the fact that I cook a "well rounded" meal every night. Although when I told him it was time to go shopping he looked at me like I was crazy. We are a big red meat family!
  • Good luck on your journey xxx
  • BettyBeth14
    BettyBeth14 Posts: 171 Member
    Welcome back...I also find it easier with the app on my phone though i've been lazy the last few days and not completed the diary!! :-( Oops!!

    But feel free ot pass any tips on as im always struggling!!

    Sent a friend request also xx
  • lee112780
    lee112780 Posts: 419 Member
    Me too! I joined back in April and have gained since then, but the last month I have been doing great! Add me :smile:
  • amandac72
    amandac72 Posts: 363 Member
    I joined up in May this year and then totally forgot about it until I decided that it really was time to do something about getting healthy. So just 2 weeks on and I feel great about it and not even stressing about being on a diet like I have before.
    Good luck :)
  • messyhare
    messyhare Posts: 366 Member
    How funny that I had no "friends" yesterday and suddenly my lil list is growing! I love the support of this site - thanks all!
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