One Piece of Advice to Give to A Newbie

rjmudlax13
rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
in Getting Started
Patience and persistence is key.

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  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop.
  • aguycalledsteve
    aguycalledsteve Posts: 15
    Practice good form.
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    Patience and persistence is key.
    Thats what i was going to say!

    ill add be accountable and realize that it is you and only you who can shed those pounds, but dont be to hard on yourself if you slip up one day, just get back on that train as soon as possible
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Stay away from the forums
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Consistency
  • jillian_fan2425
    jillian_fan2425 Posts: 167 Member
    Keep logging and keep exercising. The good days will help get you through the bad ones.
  • TashTag
    TashTag Posts: 109
    Agree with consistency

    My two cents would be... HONESTY.
    Log honestly even if it means adding in all the crap.
    Its the only way.
    You aren't lying to anyone but yourself.


    :)
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  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    Don't eliminate foods you truly enjoy, just make them fit into your day, if it's junk food, maybe try and limit it and use it as a special occasion.
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    Stay away from the forums
    disagree with this. i find the forums are a great motivational tool, you just have to be able to pick out the good info from the bad
  • prism1968
    prism1968 Posts: 121 Member
    Lose perfectionism and strive for personal best instead :)
  • teranga79
    teranga79 Posts: 202 Member
    Pre-log.
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
    Plan. Plan. Plan.
  • LQT003
    LQT003 Posts: 3 Member
    You didn't gain the weight over night and you will not lose it over night... It takes time and will power. Even if you have a bad day ...don't give up!
  • jojokmack
    jojokmack Posts: 117
    Log honestly. You are the only one who you are fooling!
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    Quitting is never an option
    Take the time the night before to figure out your day tomorrow
    The scale lies
    People on here aren't trying to be mean, they are trying to help
  • Ragtees
    Ragtees Posts: 33 Member
    ready yourself emotionally as well as physically. Be consistent.
  • pierremignon
    pierremignon Posts: 172 Member
    No pain, no gain.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Skip in front of a full length mirror
  • bunnz25
    bunnz25 Posts: 4 Member
    You might get a bit grumpy the 2nd day, due to persistence, but it all goes away... Then You start feeling more energetic and ready to battle the bulge.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Set small, realistic, attainable goals. If you are miserable, you will fail.
    Educate yourself.
    Plan, plan, plan.
  • kimbux
    kimbux Posts: 154 Member
    Weigh and measure everything!!
  • macelmer
    macelmer Posts: 55 Member
    It's all about the numbers, you can theoretically eat anything as long as you stay under your calories. Ex: you can eat a whole pizza for lunch, but if you max your calories...no more food for that day!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Trust the process. Follow MFP's guidelines for a 1 pound loss per week or calculate your TDEE and subtract 15-20%
  • mrsolsonwaters3
    mrsolsonwaters3 Posts: 12 Member
    The calories burned that they give you is not very accurate. I would suggest you only eat back 1/2 of your burned calories. Oh, and have some compassion for yourself, always. People are never perfect, but we can strive to be better today than yesterday!
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    Get a food scale. And use it regularly. Best $20 I ever spent.
  • izerop
    izerop Posts: 69 Member
    "Do your best and forget the rest. "

    Someone I know says this on my TV.
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    If you have a bad meal or a bad day, let it go. Don't fret over it just move on and try to make them the exception rather than the rule...
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Research.....do buy into everyone's BS on here.
  • emilygracefossen
    emilygracefossen Posts: 1
    There will be a lot of days where you get off track, or think "maybe this isn't worth it," or days where some junk food is going to do a whole lot more for you emotionally than a short jog (hop off, you all know it's true). But ultimately, everything is up to you. Whether you make excuses or work your *kitten* off (literally), this whole journey moves forward, stalls, or stops all because of you. It's going to be hard, but it's going to be worth it. :smile:

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