Hello and I've never counted calories before! :o)

nikky731

Hello
I've been on a few diets in the last few years...but I've never counted calories before! Yikes. )
I love the fitness pal app....it's so easy to use and it's slightly addicting.
I have five children and in the past have been able to keep my weight within a normal range but I'm turning 40 this year and have noticed the scale approaching a number I'm not comfortable with!
I've also recently discovered a gluten allergy which has caused me to gain about ten pounds. Yes I've cut out all those gluten free snacks. I try to stick with low calorie high fibre gluten free grains when I can.
I just want to lose about 10-15 pounds.

Is it really important to stick with fitness pal's recommended % fat/protein/carb?

I'm gluten free so it's tough eating low carb/low fat/low calorie grains.
Anyone want to peek at my food diary and give me some advice? )

I'm 5 foot 2 inches
127 pounds.
Nicole

Matt_C_195

Being diligent about accurately counting calories was actually the hardest part for me, it seemed so tedious! But it has been crucial
to keep in the weight range I want. After awhile you have a decent list of foods saved up you can just choose from, and being able to scan barcodes with the app is a huge time saver!

nczuczu

Welcome to MFP! I have been tracking since the first of the year and have dropped 24 lbs. I have a long way to go, but it is really making sense to me.

Using the app is a lot easier if you weight and measure all your food. I pull out my food scale and measuring cups/spoons at every meal. My kids (who are adults/nearly an adult) are used to it by now. It might seem odd to some, but I know I have to do this.

It will get easier for you too. I don't have the gulten allergy, but am diabetic, so I have food restrictions as well.

You will start seeing results, I'm sure, so long as you make the effort, which you already seem committed to doing!