newbie here!

leeahosu

hey I'm new to myfitnesspal!! Any advice for the website is appreciated!!

kiekokay

Use the app for an iphone/ipod if you have one! Its a great way to keep on track and not forget to add something because you have to wait to get to your computer.
Otherwise, I don't know! Im new here too, so I would love to hear other suggestions...
Ive been told that forming a community of friends on here is helpful, thoughts on that?!

kblamo

Welcome! I'm new, too, we can figure this out together!:flowerforyou:

CoryIda

Use the recipe tool! You put in the ingredients of whatever dish you prepare and it breaks down the calories, fat, etc - it is SO helpful and will make you much more aware of your portion size, too.

Good luck! I've been tracking for about 2 weeks and am already down 9 lbs - this website is GREAT!

themommie

this is a great site. Make sure you track your food and exercise daily and come here for support. You can do it

vickiele1

I recommend you be consistent first - track everything every day. Also be honest as you track everything every day. If you think you can't be honest by having all view your food diary, then don't make your food diary visible to everyone (some people are ashamed of how much they eat, what they eat, how much they don't exercise, etc and so will sometimes not log the "reality" of what they are doing). Remember to eat healthy and exercise - you will be successful if you follow through.

Vickie

shannie_134

I have been on here for about 3 weeks,have found daily logging of food exercise has help,I weigh/measure once a week.
Have added friends which has been great for dinner ideas if you can see their diary.You can become invoved as much or as little as you want
Good luck and enjoy