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Anise76

So I finally got a bit shocked into deciding to shift the excess weight that has been bugging me for almost 6 years now. Downloaded MyFitnessPal onto my Android, and decided to give it a shot. Been at it for 5 days or so now, and I'm finding it easier than I thought I would!

50lbs seems such a long way away now, though!

kje2011

Welcome to the site. Tracking your food and exercise is great on here. Enjoy!

frecklemouse3k

Welcome. This site has been great with support and information. I find tracking the sugars, sodium etc. is really helpful.

Ding724

Don't think about needing to lose 50lbs up-front. Just focus each day on making healthier eating choices & exercising. Take it one day & one pound at a time and you'll be at your goal weight in no time. MFP is a priceless tool!!! Good luck!!! :flowerforyou:

amarie35

Welcome to MFP! 50 pounds may seem to be impossible @ times but I agree that you should take it 1 pound and 1 day @ a time. I'm sure that you didn't gain the 50 pounds in a short time, so you have to remember it will take some time. If you are honest with yourself & track everything, the weight WILL shed faster than you think.

It CAN be done. Just KEEP your faith & YOU WILL DO IT!

Best of luck to you & your weight loss goals!

Anise76

Thanks, everyone!

I shifted a load of weight a few years back - over 40lbs, in fact - and kept it off for two years, but then got a desk job, and being sat on my backside for 12 hours a day didn't help.

My main obstacle will be finding an exercise that I enjoy that can be slotted in around my odd work shifts. Last time, it was Tae Kwon Do, but now I work evenings and weekends, classes are hard to find!

davet165

50 lbs does seem like quite a bit, but I'm sure it gets easier. and I love the android app too.

aliciadjackson

Welcome!