Hi! From a New Member!

ciao1977bella
ciao1977bella Posts: 5
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hi Everyone:

I just joined Myfitnesspal. I am on a journey to lose a lot of weight. So far so good. I have been working out and eating well since January 6th, 2009. Say a little prayer for me as I am the world's worst dieter.

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  • ciao1977bella
    ciao1977bella Posts: 5
    Hi Everyone:

    I just joined Myfitnesspal. I am on a journey to lose a lot of weight. So far so good. I have been working out and eating well since January 6th, 2009. Say a little prayer for me as I am the world's worst dieter.
  • ttoombs
    ttoombs Posts: 220 Member
    Hello, welcome and good luck!!:flowerforyou:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Hi Everyone:

    I just joined Myfitnesspal. I am on a journey to lose a lot of weight. So far so good. I have been working out and eating well since January 6th, 2009. Say a little prayer for me as I am the world's worst dieter.



    Hi, and welcome to THE best site on the web!
    One of the first things you'll learn here is that MFP is NOT a "diet". It's a "livestyle change".
    It took me awhile to figure that out when I first came here, but now I get it! And it's because it's NOT a diet, that myself, and countless others, have done so great here!
    I hear the word "diet" and right away I think I'm going to be deprived, and eventually fail, like always! But, that's NOT the way MFP works, we are NOT deprived here!
    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:
  • Losing_It
    Losing_It Posts: 3,271 Member
    You are NOT on a diet...this is a lifestyle change.:smile: You have to convince yourself of that! Welcome to MFP & best of luck to you on your journey to a healthier you!:flowerforyou:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site if you don't already. I love this site, it is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice, and friendly. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.
  • ciao1977bella
    ciao1977bella Posts: 5
    Thank you everyone for reminding me that diet is an ugly word! You are right it seems that diet equals denying yourself. Lifestyle change is good!
    Please correct me if i ever use the ugly D-word again. Thank you for the words of encouragement! I already love this site and see the value.
  • jess86_c
    jess86_c Posts: 1
    just ready to get rid of this "freshman 15"... hopefully this will help me keep on track to a healthy way of life...
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