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KimDeeB
KimDeeB Posts: 4
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I have been trying for a few months now and getting nowhere. Hoping that joining will help me find where I am going wrong!
Getting confused by all the conflicting advice out there!
Already feeling inspired!
30 pounds to lose!

Please feel free to add me and we can help motivate each other!

Kx

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  • gary48
    gary48 Posts: 10 Member
    I have been trying for a few months now and getting nowhere. Hoping that joining will help me find where I am going wrong!
    Getting confused by all the conflicting advice out there!
    Already feeling inspired!
    30 pounds to lose!

    Hi, welcome!

    I can tell you exactly where you're going wrong, because losing weight involves only one thing: you have to consume fewer calories than you burn. It's really as simple as that. So, if you've been trying but getting nowhere, it's because you're eating too many calories.

    What you need to do is figure out how many calories you need each day (there are formulas online that will calculate that for you), then eat about 20% fewer than that each day. If you do that, you WILL lose weight. I guarantee it.

    This is where myfitnesspal can really help. I use the iPhone app (I think there's one for Android and BlackBerry, too), and it makes it super easy to know exactly how many calories you consume in a day.

    Again, welcome! This is a great community, and I'm glad you're here.
  • KimDeeB
    KimDeeB Posts: 4
    Thank you! It seems so simple but yet so hard at the same time! Looking forward to getting a handle on it :)
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Yes, it IS simple (and hard at the same time).This is an excellent post to read if you are just starting out. It will help you set your calorie and macro goals and is an overview of what is important: (and what isn't :wink: )
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • gary48
    gary48 Posts: 10 Member
    Thank you! It seems so simple but yet so hard at the same time! Looking forward to getting a handle on it :)

    Yes, that's exactly right. It's not always easy, but it is simple.

    Here's a link to an article that really clarified things for me. I hope you like it, too:

    http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    Already deactivated! Too bad.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Already deactivated! Too bad.
    Really? Wow. That must be almost a new record. :huh:
  • gary48
    gary48 Posts: 10 Member
    Already deactivated! Too bad.

    Wow, was it something we said?
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Already deactivated! Too bad.

    Wow, was it something we said?
    :laugh: I had to scroll back up to check. Nope. :ohwell:
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
    Ha that was quick...

    Maybe she got scared cause there are nice people on the Internet!
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    is that a record? lol
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    I swear I didn't Kik anything.
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    :( Awww!!! Where'd she go?!?! Okay, who hit on her....lol
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    The sad truth is that people sign up, post for help and friendship, accept friends and then NOTHING.
    Profiles remain blank.
    No communication.
    No exercise.
    Closed diary.
    If the diary is open nothing gets logged.
    Sometimes even private messages are totally ignored.

    You do what you can but ultimately concentrate on yourself.
    Try to be an inspiration to others.
    The other person has to be ready to change.
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    The sad truth is that people sign up, post for help and friendship, accept friends and then NOTHING.
    Profiles remain blank.
    No communication.
    No exercise.
    Closed diary.
    If the diary is open nothing gets logged.
    Sometimes even private messages are totally ignored.

    You do what you can but ultimately concentrate on yourself.
    Try to be an inspiration to others.
    The other person has to be ready to change.

    True.

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