Hi, I'm new to MFP.

tamelab

Hello everyone,
I am new to MFP and so far I like it. I have lost weight and gained it back many times. My goal is to be able to stick it out after I lose the weight. I seem to get to my goal and then flop. I have started the Couch to 5K program recently. I would like to join a group to help me with accountability. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tammy

BrenNew

Hello everyone,
I am new to MFP and so far I like it. I have lost weight and gained it back many times. My goal is to be able to stick it out after I lose the weight. I seem to get to my goal and then flop. I have started the Couch to 5K program recently. I would like to join a group to help me with accountability. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tammy

Hi Tammy, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
As far as exercise goes, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
I also have Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too!
So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to!

cah0806

Welcome Tammy!:flowerforyou:
We are starting a group, No More Excuses. We will weigh on Sunday for our first week. You are welcome to join us. Another member is doing the same program as you. Go to Motivation and Support and look for our name if you are interested!
Christy

marilla

Welcome. There are a lot of great groups out there. I have found people on this site to be really supportive. Good luck.

spinningmango

welcome to mfp!

tamelab

Thanks for the great info. I appreciate the help!

tamelab

I would love to join your group. I went to motivation and support but I couldn't find your name. Is there any way to do a search? Thanks