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rollinrose
rollinrose Posts: 8 Member
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hey, I've joined this site earlier this week and i've been kind of shy but have realized everyone here is really supportive. I haven't seriously tried dieting before (always ended up feeling guilty and just gave up) so any tips anyone can give would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

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  • rollinrose
    rollinrose Posts: 8 Member
    Hey, I've joined this site earlier this week and i've been kind of shy but have realized everyone here is really supportive. I haven't seriously tried dieting before (always ended up feeling guilty and just gave up) so any tips anyone can give would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
  • sunflower8926
    sunflower8926 Posts: 485 Member
    :flowerforyou: Welcome:flowerforyou:

    You are young and very pretty. My advise is to not expect too much of yourself too soon, but use this site to get educated about eating, and celebrate small victories. Use this forum to ask questions and vent frustrations, and of course, to get support.

    Best wishes in your journey:smile:
  • ce_fit
    ce_fit Posts: 299 Member
    Good luck on your journey.:drinker:
    Count your calories and stay within your alloted amount and you will meet your goals.
  • rollinrose
    rollinrose Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you! I feel silly almost having to eat my exercise calories, almost as if, "what's the point of excercising?" but i figure this is all good in builing my metabolism, right?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Welcome! You will find plenty of support and friendship here. If you read through the different categories in the community, you will find things that interest you and you may want to get in a "Challenge" or two or join one of the threads for women or students or whatever interests you.

    Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • iftcheiaf
    iftcheiaf Posts: 960 Member
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    to your new journey of a healthier you. Don't concentrate on "diet". Concentrate on health. You're going to do great!
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Hi, and welcome to THE best site on the web!
    Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
    I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off!
    Also, drink lots of water, that seems to help alot too. :drinker:
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