Just getting started!

firekrys
firekrys Posts: 1
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all, I am just getting started and wonder if you have advice for me?

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  • lynnmarie60
    lynnmarie60 Posts: 325
    Keep your goal in mind, even if you "fall off the wagon" get back on, every moment is a new one. Experiment with new foods, exercises and surround yourself with positive people.

    Plan your meals ahead of time (make menus if you have to) and stick to them, no matter how busy you think you are.

    Good luck!
  • chardawg80
    chardawg80 Posts: 31 Member
    Hi all, I am just getting started and wonder if you have advice for me?

    at first it's tedious to measure out everything, but after a while it becomes second nature...I can actually add a lot of it in my head...

    the thing that helped me most was that when I read a serving size (for example, potato chips)...I would cut it in half if it were an unhealthy snack....so a serving size of 12 chips I would only eat 6... you'll be surprised at the results...

    the other thing I do, is eat on a dessert plate, not a full dinner plate... you put less food on your plate and psychologically your body thinks you ate enough....sounds crazy but it works...

    The second week you will struggle a bit as your body adjusts....just fight your way through the hunger...best part about this program is...you can eat what you want...just as long as you stay at or below your calorie requirements...

    Touch base with people here...the support you will get from others is priceless...
    I lost 21lbs in 4 weeks....and am about 4lbs under my goal weight...


    Best of luck to you!
  • rjvt006
    rjvt006 Posts: 146 Member
    yes plan your meal that helps me alot i try to have my meals planned for the day at breakfast that way i know where all my cals are going and if i get a extra snack. I also do this before i get my excersie in so i know where i have to add stuff
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Take pictures and measurements to track progress. Don't rely on just the scale to see whether you're moving in the right direction.
    Good luck!
    -LP
  • 36jessica
    36jessica Posts: 319 Member
    Don't concentrate on how much you have to lose, but how you want to lose it. Weight loss doesn't have to be a dark scary journey through hell:devil: . Make changes you're comfortable with and that you'll be able to maintain. Send out friend requests for support, log on everyday if possible and use theMFP tools. Good luck!:flowerforyou:
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