New Here, looking for support

I started on here in July. I have found that I have to mix up different kinds of exercise to see any results. I have some health issues so I have to only do certain exercises. I have been trying to log everything. I have also been trying to really limit the sugars and anything with wheat in it.

Sarah, listen to Nickle. Watch the intake. Before MFP I exercised really hard and didn't lose weight. It was primarily because I didn't get feedback on all the horrible fatty foods I was still consuming. 1g of fat = 9 calories. If you reduce the fat grams in your intake, you will dramatically reduce your caloric intake. If you keep up insane levels of exercise, you will lose weight. But better yet, you don't have to kill your body with too much exercise, you can moderate it and still lose weight. Drop your fat gram intake to say 20% of your total, 25% max. Then keep tracking for a few weeks and tell me the result. The key is don't drop weight fast. Even though it's good for the ego, it's not sustainable. The real key is to lose weight s l o w l y. That way it becomes easier for you as a change in lifestyle. It makes it sustainable. How? Substitute good foods for fat burgers. We are literally surrounded by available foods that are horrible for our bodies. Learn to make smart choices. How? Program in MFP a double cheeseburger and a chicken breast sandwich. Then make your choice. This isn't rocket science. Please don't kill yourself to lose weight. Make your efforts eminently sustainable, otherwise you won't achieve a lasting result. The idea is to lose weight and keep it off. Not gain it all back. I lost all of my weight in the first six months and have successfully maintained since then. In fact I've had to up my caloric intake just to maintain and to not continue losing. So it can be done. I haven't had to sacrifice good taste or portion size. It's all occurred with good food substitutions. There is such a thing as healthy eating. So focus yourself mentally first on gradual weight loss with good food substitutions and don't get down on yourself when you have an occasional deviation, they happen. You really should be in this for the long term. Time is on your side. Stick with it and you can lose a dramatic amount of weight. I've gotten a whole new wardrobe out of the deal. You can too. Keep with it and all the best.

Hey there - welcome to MFP! :bigsmile:
I mix up my exercise all and it helps alot!
Also; anyone feel free to add me. I am always willing to help motivate and support as well as chat when needed! :drinker: And good luck with your journey, it gets tough but it is worth it in the end.

I agree that the walking helps but diet choices are important too. I also make sure I do 2 sets of exercise a week with weights. Weight training helps build muscle strength, and muscles burn more (increase your basal metabolic rate) than fatty tissue. I had problems with my back, so a few years added the program found in the book "The Core Program " by Peggy Brill. That gave me core strength strength and did away with my back pain. Even with my walking (35 minutes -3days during the week; between 3 and 8 miles on weekends), I've upped the intensity. I'll have one session with a consistent pace, one where I alternate intense hard intervals. I use the Walkmeter app which lets me see my pace and makes sure I'm not just ambling along. I started my weight loss back in May 2012. It was a slow process, particularly the last 10 lbs, but I've kept my good habits. The other thing I have today that really helped me was a food scale. I thought I did a good job of estimating portions, but the scale showed me how wrong I was. I love cheese, but one ounce was a lot smaller than I'd estimated. The scale and diligent use of a measuring cup keep my calorie intake "honest." Good luck - you can do it.