Newbie from Pa looking for weight loss friends.

bfrederick3015

Hi there! Welcome to MFP! I'm in western PA, feel free to add me as a friend.

Stillworkingonit

When I first started I found it helpful to use the Goals to get about wt loss of 1.5lbs per week, that will help you with cals, fat grams and carbs. I try to follow the cals and fat grams to simply it. Alas I still eat too much some days, but it's a starting guide until you figure what your body needs.

papa3x

Hey, you can add me... and so can your husband if he joins or joined.

mcriley9906

Hey all,
It's not so much that my mom does not support me.. It's more like she doesn't believe i will do it.. since i have tried so many and gave up on them... She too was where i am, but she weighted more then me. she did ww...which worked for her.. but did not work for me.. i of course did good at the beginning, then quite going to meetings and well just did not keep up with it.. I am looking forward to eating whatever i want and still being under the calories. I work out when i can.. do what i can.. but it's not enough so we will keep pushing..

DanaeMaria

Hello and welcome! I'm pretty new here myself but have found a very supportive environment and I love the phone app that accompanies MFP.

I'm 5'4" and weighed in at 250 when I frist started trying to lose weight about 3 years ago. I dropped 70 pounds and then fell off the wagon, gaining back half of what I had lost.

My last weigh-in put me at 207 and my short-term goal is to be 140-150 by the end of July. I know what worked for me before when I was losing weight so I am falling back on my tested, tried and true - low carb and limited red meat/dairy. high fiber, increase whole grains and green leafies. keep the protiens lean and work out at least 3 times a week. I believe that every body is different and that different diets will have a better effect on different bodies, depending on individual needs.

I also believe in the power of positive thought and visualization - don't let anyone discourage you from your goals!

Best of luck and lots of sweat! Feel free to add me as a friend

minniedee

I think you can do it. Use the diary, be active , have a plan when cravings hit or bored so you don't go on a snacking frenzy, get all the junk food out of the house." When Moma eats healthy everyone eats healthy" You are not depriving anyone if they don't get sugar or salt of fat. Keep the water at hand and sneakers on feet. Good Luck!