Newbie:)

stephanie2374

Hi Everyone,

My name is Stephanie and today is my first day on my journey of losing weight and getting healthy! I have a question. What do I do with the extra workout calories I earn? Am I supposed to eat more? I am currently at eating 1800 calories a day. I have a hard time with that but am trying. Any ideas on what I can eat to help get some extra healthy calories? I have tried losing weight before. I have done everything but I tend to give up on myself. I thought maybe getting on here and seeing what others are going through and their triumphs will help inspire me and help give me ideas to get to my goals. Thanks:)

binky78

Welcome Stephanie!

bellanena

You eat them back! Your body needs calories to do it's "normal" stuff as it is. I watch my calories (I actually don't think I'm getting enough a day) But to lose weight I was told to drop down the Fat grams. Take a look at my diary if you'd like. You can add me! Good luck with your goals! And welcome!

Stiang

Vegetables are good, but make sure they are "vegetables" and not "starches"...all my favorite vegetables are commonly known as "starches", such as potatoes and corn. (Grew up in as a farm girl in Iowa, what can I say? I have no clue on how to make asparagus!)

Clarimusic00

Hi! I love MFP and the support it gives. I'm always welcoming new friends to chat with and help motivate. Anyone is welcome to add me!