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  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Eat properly, eat enough protein (MFP is set notoriously low)

    I just discovered that you can adjust the percentage by selecting "Custom setting" and change the numbers from there.
  • melizerd
    melizerd Posts: 870 Member
    Eat properly, eat enough protein (MFP is set notoriously low)

    I just discovered that you can adjust the percentage by selecting "Custom setting" and change the numbers from there.

    Yes! This is another excellent tip! You can change your ratio to 40/30/30 (or whatever you want). Just remember that it doesn't remind you to reduce calories every 10ish pounds lost once you start using the custom option. So I go back to guided every 10-15lbs and then set my % how I like them with the new calorie count.
  • turningstar
    turningstar Posts: 393 Member
    Oh lord, where to begin! Don't eat too little calories. Eats lots of protein. Take measurements. The scale doesn't always show results. Strength training is great! I recommend THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING FOR WOMEN. Its a great book.
    Be careful in the forums- it gets nasty!

    One of the greatest (I think) things about m.f.p., is that there are so many knowledgeable people here. Find friends who are successful in their journey of nutrition and fitness. Learn from them! I ha e learned so much just listening to the right people.
  • BlueDahlia77
    BlueDahlia77 Posts: 77
    Hi Everyone!
    Well a long story short I have been battling my weight my entire life and have always been considered obese and the "fat friend." and I'm SOOOO Over it! I am 269lbs, I was 277 at my heaviest and I'm 5'8. I'm more than ready for a change, and I'm fed up with not living up to my potential physically. For the last few weeks I have been eating my recommended calorie intake from MFP, most of my calories coming from proteins such as chicken and fish. I have been preparing all of my meals and snacks a day in advance so I'm not tempted to order out at work.I have cut down drastically on carbs and make sure my sugar and sodium intake is also low I rarely eat anything processed and my carbs are whole wheat when I do have them. I have been working out 3 days a week mostly cardio but I have heard strength training is where its at but I'm kind of clueless once I get into the gym. I usually just do the treadmill or elliptical for 45-60mins.I haven't lost anything this week and I feel like I'm doing everything I personally know of and I'm getting a little discouraged. Does anyone have and suggestions or advice for me? Or maybe some tips you've learned along the way? Thanks in advance for any info you'd like to pass along!

    This site has been very inspirational for me and I hope to be posting some good before & after pics eventually!

    Here is a pic so you get an idea of where I'm starting from...this was my heaviest about 277 Im about 8lbs less than this now

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    So far everybody here is giving great advice. I would add to be forgiving of yourself. It took me a long time to understand that it's not the end of the world if I have one high-calorie meal once and a while (like once every few weeks). We're all at different stages of our health journey, but luckily we're all walking together.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Oh lord, where to begin! Don't eat too little calories. Eats lots of protein. Take measurements. The scale doesn't always show results. Strength training is great! I recommend THE NEW RULES OF LIFTING FOR WOMEN. Its a great book.
    Be careful in the forums- it gets nasty!

    One of the greatest (I think) things about m.f.p., is that there are so many knowledgeable people here. Find friends who are successful in their journey of nutrition and fitness. Learn from them! I ha e learned so much just listening to the right people.

    From the picture it appears you have found the right people to learn from. Look at those arms! :flowerforyou:

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