New and hoping this works

It will work if you MAKE it work. I have found this programme to work far better than any other I have ever done, and that includes my old stand-by, Weight Watchers. It does take a bit of time to track your calories, especially for the first week or so, but as you keep on, it gets a lot easier and many of your favourite foods are easy to bring up and click on for your daily food chart. The time you put into it, especially at the outset, will pay dividends. This is my third week and I am right on track. I really like the encouragement to exercise, too. And the helpful support of fellow members is simply fantastic! Good luck!

This is a great site. Opening your eyes to what you eat is an important step. It is really all about what you put into your body. I have 3 kids and it helps that you include them completely in what you do... and teach them all about nutrition as you are learning. Good luck!!

i found this app playing around on my phone. this site is awesome and the people are very encouraging. yesterday i had a very bad day personally and diet wise, i had lots of encouragement and i didnt beat myself help. usually i would have. go ahead and add me as a friend. good luck to you and i think you will love this site.

The biggest ordeal is to stay motivated. The moment you lose hope is the moment you may fail. Don't let yourself. That's what everyone here is for. Motivation and support. There are so many people here that are willing to help. Let them. All you have to do is post and ask. Log every bit of food and every drink you have throughout the day. It is best to have 3 small meals and 2 snacks with very little of your calories coming from beverages. Water is key. Orange Juice is great for the morning, but only like an 8 oz serving. I find buying the packs of Tropicana that are made for a lunch box very helpful.

Just a little advice on what has worked for me so far. I have problems staying focused and lose energy quickly. Mostly due to my lethargic previous lifestyle. I have found that a women's multivitamin with energy (Such as Nature's Way-Alive- Women's) and two B-50 vitamins per day (one in the am and one mid afternoon) have helped me significantly. They are inexpensive and not only do they give you energy, but they help your metabolic rate as well. I will friend you and if you need any help or support let me know!

This is one of many diets / schemes I have started. I find that I get disheartened when no one notices the weight I have lost and give up. We started a weigh in at work until the old scales began giving crazy readings - one time I lost 10 ponds in two minutes (if only!!) I am hoping that having my calorie counter on my phone will help me keep track of everything I eat, carrying round books and pieces of paper never worked as I was always loosing or forgetting them. I don't really have a target but would just like to go out and buy clothes I want not those that fit.

I have lost a total of 12lbs since I joined this site. It is very encouraging. Keeps me motivated to stay within my calorie intake needs. Before eating anything I always log on to check the calorie content and how it is going to affect my diet for that day. The most important thing while losing weight is to be disciplined and maintain consistency. If you stick to these you will see phenomenal results in a few weeks. Also try working out as much as possible. If you have desk job keep moving all day. And definitely invest in a great pedometer. Will help you keep focused with your workout goals. Hope this helps!