Hello I'm new to Fitness Pal!

kmaclpn

Hey everyone,

I'm a nineteen year old Licensed Practical Nursing student, and I have gained twenty one pounds since last year!! It really concerns me w. my age and how fast its creeping up. I'm looking for a bit of hope and a nice push to get started. So far by glancing through the site I can already see its going to help.. My goodness I put in a danish I had from Tim Hortans for breakfast and it pretty much left me with nothing else I was a loud to eat for the day haha.. Any tips or healthy recipes I would absolutely appreciate Thanks Everyone and Good Luck in reaching what ever goal you have set for yourself.
Kelsey Marston

Audi68

Hello there!!! There are some really good recipes under the recipe section. Also, it is alot easier when you stick to whole foods or atleast foods that are not overly processed. Basic fruits, veggies, and lean meats. You can do this once you get a hang of what you like to eat and get a routine set for yourself.

molina76853

Welcome aboard! Blessings with your weight loss goals! Hang in there and stay focused! I am new, just joined last week and my goal is to loose 40 lbs and to get off my high blood pressure medication. I have my good days and bad days. I am staying focused on walking daily. I am having a lot of pain on my right shin splint so I am walking several times a day at 5-10 minute intervals. I have greatly increased my daily water intake.

DanOhh

Welcome to MFP!

kmaclpn

Greatly reducing your salt intake and increasing your water intake above all else will reduce your bld. pressure.. so keep it up I know you can do it:)

AdamATGATT

Isn't it funny how those pounds can creep up on you? They've been doing it slowly to me for the past five years until I had had enough.

If you're willing to lose the weight and get started toward a healthier life, you can do it! You just have to keep motivated, and remember during those times were it gets tough you always have a support network here that's willing to help you.

kmaclpn

Thanks for the encouragement.. its hard to go from eating whenever your hungry and eating whatever you want to eating only whats in your calorie bracket.. IM HUNGRY!!!! Its going to be hard

AdamATGATT

Thanks for the encouragement.. its hard to go from eating whenever your hungry and eating whatever you want to eating only whats in your calorie bracket.. IM HUNGRY!!!! Its going to be hard

The hunger will pass with time. Eating a big good breakfast followed by smaller, and more frequent meals (but still mindful of your calorie goals) will also help keep the hunger at bay.