Ive just started today

claudie1981
claudie1981 Posts: 32
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Hi everyone

Ive just started today, Im excited. Im just wondering if its okay if i have too much protein today and less tomorrow, Ive never used this before but then i also not often have meat for lunch and supper, I live in South Africa , i would love to have someone to motivate and to help keep me motivated. I have almost 40 kgs to lose.
Thanks
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  • Ally8809
    Ally8809 Posts: 7
    H!

    I'm new too joined yesterday…feel free to add me!
  • leisa6776
    leisa6776 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi, I just joined today, more then welcomed to add me :)
  • saralwiley
    saralwiley Posts: 1
    I just started today, too! Good luck everyone!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    Welcome all...feel free to add me. I wish you all luck in your journey...MFP is a GREAT place.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    As long as you stay within your macros, you will be fine.
  • kevingarbs
    kevingarbs Posts: 5
    I just recently started myself. feel free to add me as well. nice to meet everyone!
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    It is perfectly okay to go over on your protein today!! Look at it as an average per week. Actually MFP sets the goals for protein a little low so I try to get at least the minimum everyday and I go over quite often which is fine.

    As long as you stay within your calorie goal, I wouldn't worry too much about the macros for now.

    Welcome to MFP!!

    Sending you a friend request.
  • becca53088
    becca53088 Posts: 32
    Welcome!! Stick with this app/website--it will REALLY help a ton! Feel free to add me anytime :)
  • jparks341
    jparks341 Posts: 216 Member
    Feel free to add me as a MFP buddy. This is a lifestyle and you will make adjustment, so some days you will be high with protein and other days low. But remember you have tomorrow to correct the intake and adjust. I've been on MFP for 450 days logging daily, adjusting, supporting and answering or looking up the answer for my pals if I can. We support each other, it makes the community work. Good luck on this amazing journey.
  • aliciawolbeck
    aliciawolbeck Posts: 1
    hi everyone, im a new mother to my 4th child and just started this program today. I hope to shed some weght and start jogging again soon :)
  • terrimccrery
    terrimccrery Posts: 109 Member
    HI! Add me if you want! I'm fairly new too!
  • aprilpieger
    aprilpieger Posts: 5 Member
    Hi. I am just joining today too! Feel free to add me. Still trying to figure out how this site works :) Good luck! April
  • C_Unique
    C_Unique Posts: 1
    Hello! I am not new to fitnesspal but as of today I am going to be consistent!!
  • JudyNana4
    JudyNana4 Posts: 3
    Good for you! The great thing about this programme is just keeping track of what you eat. It makes you think differently about what you put in your mouth. At this stage of the game don't worry too much about what you are eating because it will become to overwhelming. If you keep track and have set goals to number of calories and can do that the breakdown in terms of protein, carbs etc aren't important. The important thing is feeling relaxed and noticing a difference on the scale in a week's time. Remember you are a great person and have made a decision to make yourself healthier and it will take time. Enjoy the journey!
  • tere2ov
    tere2ov Posts: 8
    Good luck to you all! I just restarted today :smile:
    Feel free to add me. I could use motivation myself; and I have found that sometimes the best motivation for me is that which I give others first! I would love to help anyone in anyway I can!
  • tere2ov
    tere2ov Posts: 8
    Ditto! Good luck, this time we CAN do it!
  • khemory
    khemory Posts: 47 Member
    Hi newbies :) I have had great results with mfp! Feel free to add me!!
  • skinnylady2014
    skinnylady2014 Posts: 101 Member
    I just joined today after an old friend told me about her success here.. Good luck to us all!
  • HotSouthernMess
    HotSouthernMess Posts: 474 Member
    hello! i started a few years ago and then re-started last month. anyone can feel free to add me, i love to motivate. as far as protein, it is ok for you to go over a little and especially if you are doing heavy cardio that day. it is ok to go over on anything on occasion. the important thing to remember is this is a life style change and it wont happen over night! good luck to everyone! :smile:
  • Heatherly777
    Heatherly777 Posts: 2
    Hi I am fairly new to this as well and so far I love it and it is good to have friends to keep us motivated
  • TomTomato
    TomTomato Posts: 223
    It's tough to have the macros balance out daily. I try to make sure it balances out for the week. Also, you can manually adjust the macros (percentages) of the protein/carb/fat instead of using the MFP default. I think most on here feel MFP's carb goal of carbs is too high. If you don't know about BMR and TDEE, research those.

    If anyone wants a motivation partner, please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • LuckyStarrGal
    LuckyStarrGal Posts: 66 Member
    Welome, losing weight is all about balance diet and exercise! Add me if you like!
  • su3661
    su3661 Posts: 1 Member
    I have started today too! Although have tried myfitnesspal before - I need to lose half a stone & just get a bit fitter too. Hurt my back in January and have felt my age in my body but still think I am 18 - not a good combination!

    Feel free to add me & we can help each other!

    Su
  • claudie1981
    claudie1981 Posts: 32
    Wow, Thank you everyone for such good advice and encouragement. Ive added quite a few of you's and i hope we can encourage each other and make this journey a great one!
  • TheSkinnyMe2013
    TheSkinnyMe2013 Posts: 2
    I'm starting out today as well. I'm actually starting over... Lose weight, gained it back... Ready to lose again. GOOD LUCK!! :)
  • SandiW02
    SandiW02 Posts: 223 Member
    feel free to add me - I am finishing my first week today -
  • Run4Me2Day
    Run4Me2Day Posts: 344 Member
    I have only been doing this a short while myself....feel free to add me! I found it over whelming at first when I started tracking everything...You won't figure it out overnight, it takes time. It is very eye opening to see where your calories come from and for me sugar was a big one that I struggled with... Give it time you will figure it out.. And yes it is ok to go a little over....especially if you are working out hard...just try to balance it out over time....
  • brni82grl
    brni82grl Posts: 5
    Hi I've just joined today too! I'm excited and nervous both to start this long journey ahead of me. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Any of you can feel free to add me! I have been on here since July of last year and would gladly help you out if I can.
  • Sieden76
    Sieden76 Posts: 127 Member
    Hi there, I added you

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