finally going to do this

rogersashley676 · July 2012

im ashley and im 19. im a sophomore in college this year and ive been wanting to lose weight since i was a sophomore in high school. now i wish i could look how i did sophomore year. im trying to stay on my diet and i need all the help i can get to stay motivated. my best friend losing 30 pounds was a breaking point for me. she and i were the same size and now she looks great! but she has a lot more discipline then me so im finally going to do this.

Hyzaarc · July 2012

Good luck!

I'm a freshman in college (just turned 18 in Feb) and I'm hoping to ditch the pounds too!

mmreed · July 2012

Hello! Welcome to MFP!

MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.

1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
4. Build a network of friends here!
5. Above all, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

I welcome you, and anyone else out there to add me as a friend. I have made fitness and health my passion and love the idea of folks joining me in my new lifestyle of being fit, healthy, and most importantly - HAPPY!.

I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.

Fit for life,
Mark M. Reed
aka Marc Mayhem - Fitness Blogger, and Motivator!

Add me as a friend and take part in my daily fitness discussions, tips, and commentary on MyFitnessPal!

ivan1964 · July 2012

Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day.

jerbear1962 · July 2012

You've taken that most important first step and decided enough is enough. You've come to the right place for support, a great place to keep track and gain friends and inspiration. Feel free to add me to your friends list. We can all lose together and keep ourselves accountable. Have a great day

cklowery36 · July 2012

Hey! Just started 2 weeks ago and I'm making good progress! It's a good site and with good support and commitment you'll do great! Add me for encouragement!