Hi! Another newbie joining in - From Queensland Australia

mockchoc

Hi everyone. I'm only been on MHP for 6 days now and just been reading the forums and getting to know my way around a little bit but thought I should say hi and that I think this place is great.

I'm trying to loose my last 6 kgs (already lost 8kgs with Weight Watchers) in time for my sons wedding but I now realise it's not going to happen in the next six weeks worst luck but never mind I'm feeling much healthier already and don't feel so fat so I'll be happy with any loss I get before then.

My diary is open if anyone feels like taking a quick look. I'd love to hear any thoughts on what I can do to make it as good as possible. I'm only 5"2' so am on 1200 calories plus I'm eating back all my exercise calories. Am I eating enough?

I'm trying to eat relatively clean too which MFP is good for, on WW you could sneak in more junk food.

mmreed

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!
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mockchoc

Thank you Mark for you comments. Adding you now. I've added my photo but I had already lost a few kilos then. I can't wait to take some afters in the following months!

cbroadaway2

I'm going to add both of you now if you don't mind. I have been on here for a little while but haven't reached out to make online connections.

becbrown89

Hi there, i'm from Park Ridge QLD have lost 16kg's so far. Loving the app! Hope everything is still going well

mockchoc

Hello down in Brissy Yes all going well here loving MFP as well.

skinnyme47

Welcome to My Fitness Pal.

becbrown89

thank you! xo