I Am Scared of Failing - Need Fitness Pal Friends

Gno514 · February 2013

It is amazing how well it is working for me. I think the main thing is tracking what you eat, being more aware of calories. Don't be afraid, its all good.

wendymiltimore · February 2013

Me too! I just started about a month ago, and I'm still learning the ropes, but I'd love to be one of your Fitness Pals! Stay with it. It is only recently that I have started to notice the weight coming off, but it IS coming off for me, and it will for you, too!

fitfreakymom · February 2013

You can add me I will kick your butt when you get out of line lol

morrowsarah · February 2013

Add me too!

jtcooke1009 · February 2013

I am in the same boat. I should have waited to start counting until after the superbowl! Yesterday was not a good calorie day. Let me know if you need some help!

hendinerik · February 2013

Feel free to add me - we all have that fear on some level -- one day at a time - it's a process...
If you can get some good habits going things you will gain some good momentum.

Also as you log more your favorite foods will be there already so it makes logging easier.

Also highly recommend the phone app - many products you can scan the bar code and the nutrition data gets input automatically... (I have the iPhone)

The iphone app also has a much more comprehensive display of nutritional values than the site where you have to pick 5/6 things (sugar, sodium etc) to display on your daily intake.

Also I just use estimates - I can't live my life by a measuring cup - but some people do and love it... it has worked pretty well for me with estimates though.

Good luck - you can do it! Feel free to add me, or perhaps I will send you a request (If I don't include a note it's because I did here

sandrabarrett180 · February 2013

feel free to add me I joined about two weeks ago. Counting calories but unable to exercise so losing weight is hard:sad: i need to lose weight so i can hold my head up at my sons wedding so lets do it together

Erikalynne18 · February 2013

do you use the MFP app on your phone? It has a barcode scanner which I find makes it SO EASY. Scan, done, entered, eat

Best of luck and don't give up! Remember it takes time for your body to change, people expect to loose 50 lbs instantly, it just doesn't work like that (well not in a healthy way at least!). Don't get discouraged and keep focused, I use mini goals/challenges to keep me on track

If I said "I want to loose 35 lbs by summer" well guess what, I would slack off a week (or month) here and there until summer comes and no weight is gone (story of my life every winter lol).:grumble: But this year I said "I want to lose 5 lbs by (insert date), and another 5 by (insert later date)" As a result I am AHEAD of schedule on my 35 lbs goal

only 11 lbs to go and it's only the start of February! :happy:

grimendale · February 2013

Good luck. Feel free to add me.

ittybittybadonkadonk · February 2013

Anyone is more than welcome to add me :happy:

Jburgess82 · February 2013

Feel free to add me as well!

jemd8749 · February 2013

This is my third time using myfitnesspal. I really need to get in shape, not just generally, but for my knees. I have very little stamina. I'm with you guys!

gswallow · February 2013

Hi Stay Fab,

Just to give you a little background. I have dieted much of my life and am currently retired. I was the plant manager at a local manufacturing plant. What Iearned over the years is that "You can not change anything that you do not measure."

It is true with weigh loss as well. I weigh every day and my digital scale is in "tenths" of a pound. I weigh everymorning and record it. It is not a measurement of how well I am doing, it is just data. Remember you are just recording data, not evaluating your progress!

To that point if you start to gain...several pounds, then it forces you to look at your behavior....but it is just data.....do not be hard on yourself!

I do not count calories, it is just a bi-product. Measure neutrients! Focus on protein, it helps you keep from getting hungry and helps prevent muscle loss during overall weight loss. Our focus should be to eat healthier.......and we will get thinner. Focus on eating healthier!

I am not sure how to add you as a friend, but if you can figure it out, send me a request I will add you.

Good luck, hope to hear from you soon,

Gary

gabesgourmet · February 2013

Hey there! Add me, we can support each other!!

MsLTJ71 · February 2013

Don't be scared to fail. You are going to have days where you lose and then days that you may gain. But it is how you move forward in your journey that is important. Learning from what you may have done wrong by eating that cookie or whatever and then moving on from it to do better the next day/week. I had to remind myself today to look at the big picture as far as weight loss. Not just daily or weekly goals but monthly. For me, setting mini goals to acheive works better because I can see some progress.

Do what works best for you and stay consistent. Feel free to add me.

Keturahaku · February 2013

Everyone you find in this site joined to achieve some form of health benefits, dont be scared just be true to yourself & feel free to ask questions & PLEASE add me

2credneck208 · February 2013

If you have a smart phone its super easy, just scan and add. And you're right carrying around a bunch of extra weight is harder. You can add me if you like!! Oh, and you can do this!!

bbrooks123 · February 2013

you can add me too, I just rejoined a couple weeks ago.

jerseygirleire · February 2013

Hi you can add me too I've just started today and the support would be much appreciated we can support each other if anyone else wants to add me feel free

beachbums6 · February 2013

I am afraid of failing too. I have never been one to track calories until now. It's not so bad. It helps keep me accountable of what I am eating. I have gone over my calories and I feel really bad, but the next day I start new and I know to what the items I eat. I love this site because I can look up foods for calorie intake, especially at fast food places. You can do this.

UrbanLotus · February 2013

Add me, you can do it!

cesereda · February 2013

I was afraid to sign up here too but have found it to be so very helpful. All you have to do is be honest and log in all of your food and exercise. If you stay within your calorie limits you will lose weight. I signed up about January 7th and have lost 11 lbs so far. I was really excited yesterday when I tried on a pair of jeans that I have not been able to fit in for a long time. At the time we had donuts in the house, I was so happy with the jeans fitting that I had absolutly no desire to eat even one bite of the donuts. It really boosted my moral. Do not be afraid, I am not afraid any more because it is working for me and I am so excited about losing another 10 pounds. I set my goals 10 pounds at a tme. I also set small goals for exercising. I began walking on January 5th. I began with a 1 mile walk and I have increased the amount slowly. I am now walking 3 miles a day. I do have rest days but I feel like I am missing something on those days. Rest days are good for you, it allows your body to regenerate or something. Remember to drink water too. I have to say my body feels so much better. You can add me as a friend if you like. It is nice to get encouragment when your exercise is posted. Have a great day friend.