We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Fat Man Getting Started

PowerMulch
PowerMulch Posts: 5
edited March 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hello,

I'm fat and I'm going to lose weight. I've dieted in past with moderate success but wouldn't say I ever reached a non-fat stage.

This will be my first time on MFP, so I'm hoping the database and tracking tools will help me. Downward trending graphs incoming!

Replies

  • itsbasschick
    itsbasschick Posts: 1,584 Member
    welcome to MFP :)

    i've had success from logging my food. you never really know exactly how many calories you're eating till you measure everything and write it down. once you know it's easy to make changes - cut a few calories, add more protein, whatever you need. especially if you add some walking or other exercise.

    also here's a long but very valuable read to get started -
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    i would read a piece of it every time i got the urge to snack, just to break up the habit.

    hope to see more of you, and best of luck in meeting your goal :)
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    From one former fat guy to a future former fat guy, welcome!!! Feel free to add me!
  • PowerMulch
    PowerMulch Posts: 5
    Thanks, everyone!
  • flgrace
    flgrace Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, I'm new too, I wish you the best of luck!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories