It has clicked
elisa123gal
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Ok.. i have only lost two pounds..this my first week of really using mfp according to directions. I just want post here to let other newbies know that by just following the bouncing ball on mfp..you will lose as it predicts.
I can't believe i'm eating more than 1600 calories a day and losing. I have always starved myself or done some crazy fad diet. I have 38 more pounds to go..but it is great to know that this plan works. I don't mind losing slow and steady as long as i don't have to deprive myself of any one food group. I'm so done with that.
What i'm doing is following the suggested plan and not adjusting the numbers because i want to lose faster. ...since i have 30 to 40 pounds to lose.. i set my loss at the recommended one pound a week. And by gosh it is working. no more 1200 calorie starving..
Now i can't wait to incorporate my exercise.
I can't believe i'm eating more than 1600 calories a day and losing. I have always starved myself or done some crazy fad diet. I have 38 more pounds to go..but it is great to know that this plan works. I don't mind losing slow and steady as long as i don't have to deprive myself of any one food group. I'm so done with that.
What i'm doing is following the suggested plan and not adjusting the numbers because i want to lose faster. ...since i have 30 to 40 pounds to lose.. i set my loss at the recommended one pound a week. And by gosh it is working. no more 1200 calorie starving..
Now i can't wait to incorporate my exercise.
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great job!!!0
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a balanced beginner. Well done, you will accomplish your goal.
Just remember, add exercise and your calorie allowance goes up:)0 -
great to hear it's working for you! Keep it up!!0
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Yes! I so feel you!!
Haha.. I am newbie too.... and praying this works for the both of us! 
God bless! 0 -
I'm a newbie too hoping to go from 270 lbs. to 150! I never realized how much I could enjoy exercise and eating right! I have more energy and so much more will power than I thought, suddenly the junk food I'm constantly tempted with just isn't worth it!0
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Wonderful! Start strength training & your body will transform in ways unimaginable. Good luck, & share your newfound knowledge with everyone on MFP!
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Congratulations and continued success!0
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Thanks all for your kind and encouraging words. they matter. I'm sure many of you relate..that you start really thinking you have to starve or work out like a nut to ever be your normal size again. I can't wait to show myself that there is the logical way to conquer this that is really much easier.0
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I know exactly what you mean! This is the first time in my 42 years of life that I have actually ENJOYED eating responsibly. I have been logging for 6 weeks and have lost 5 pounds. Slow, but steady. It is finally "clicking" with me that I have to be responsible for what I put in my mouth. No more mindless eating! Keep working hard and we shall succeed together!0
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