I'm new here and excited to be here!

binna68
binna68 Posts: 5
edited September 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hey guys! Hello! I just started today and I am very excited to be here. I was viewing some of the after pics and I have a question. Does everyone lose all their weight by staying within their calorie goals? I have seen some very awesome weight loss result tickers. Congrats to all! I need to lose about 90 pounds. :frown: I have tried everything except watching my calorie intake. This has got to work!

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  • 4healys
    4healys Posts: 44
    Hi! Don't know about everyone else but today was my first weigh in and I lost 9 lbs my first week staying within my calories. The first 7 were within the first 4 days and without exercise due to an injured ankle. Watching calories and exercising will definitely work. You might have to switch things up once you reach a plateau but you'll get there. Best of luck to you! Keep up the great attitude and you're sure to succeed!:smile:
  • binna68
    binna68 Posts: 5
    Thanks! I plan on making it work!
  • aznashsmama
    aznashsmama Posts: 3
    My sister did it. She lost about 30 lbs by changing the way she ate (you have to cut out excess sugar and fat too) eating smaller meals more times a day and giving up soda and only drinking water. Now that my baby is born it is my turn to try! Good luck on your quest!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Welcome! This is a great site - congrats for finding and joining. I've lost about 30 lbs so far (ticker hasn't been updated yet) by watching my calorie intake and exercising a few times a week. (I don't even exercise as much as I "should' - imagine if I did!!!) One important thing - it's not just watching calories, but making sure you eat food that is good for you. This means fresh fruit/veggies, lean protein, whole-grains and healthy fats. I try to avoid as much added sugars and processed food as possible, though I do still eat a little here and there. I don't cut all "bad" food out - I allow myself something like no-sugar added hot chocolate a few times a week, working it into my eating plan. I don't feel hungry or deprived at all - I feel great being full with healthy, nutritious food and I'm looking forward to continuing to lose weight and improve my health. (I started with almost 100 lbs to lose... 1/4 of the way there!)

    Good luck! You can do it!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Hi. Welcome to MFP. :)
  • binna68
    binna68 Posts: 5
    Hey guys thanks for the encouragement and tips. I can't wait till I can say that I have lost 20+ pounds. I didn't gain it all in one night so I know I'm not going to lose it all in one night. :smile: I wish I could!
  • ittybittybadonkadonk
    ittybittybadonkadonk Posts: 11,634 Member
    welcome aboard and good luck on your weight loss journey
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