Wondering how others like using this program
lbecker914
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Good afternoon! My name is Lisa B. and I am 48 and am on about my 1 millionth diet. It seems I have been on a diet all my life with little success. I have tried them all but have been unsuccessful, basically because I feel I don't stick to anything long enough, measure food or have the support to carry me through. I have spent a lot of money on programs like weight watchers, curves etc and did not follow through with them either. I do not have a lot of good years left and this is like something I feel I finally need to tackle. I am wondering how everyone likes this site and any tips you might have. There are a lot of sites out there apparently and I have decided to try this one. Any tips/help would be wonderful!
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Wow!! Since I am almost 48 years old I hope you are wrong on that not many good years left. I have lost over 50 pounds in the last year, recently starting do P90X workouts and feel better than I have in 20 years. Feel free to send me a FR. I am happy to help any way I can.0
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LOVE IT
I may come and go from time to time. We all get busy and sometimes, complacent but MFP has kept me on track and every time I stop logging and get complacent I pay the price and know where to turn for assistance.
Tips: The calculators are not the most accurate. I suggest other sites to accurately calculate what you should consume and then manually set your goal to that. Also, if possible, get an HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) to more accurately calculate your calorie burns.0 -
I was overweight all my life and never thought I would EVER be able to lose weight. However when I found this site and started tracking calories, after sticking with it for a couple months I noticed that it was really working. Also reaching out and networking with friends is a big help because if you find the right people, they are very motivational and keep you on track. I'm really glad I found MFP because I never could have lost 45 pounds on my own.
And no need to spend money on programs - tracking your calories teaches you to eat the right way so you can sustain it for the rest of your life. and the site is free, so it's a win-win for me!0 -
Hi, Lisa! I think a better attitude might help as you start this journey. Lol. 48 is no where near where you should be thinking you only have a few good years left. I am almost at a year of not necessarily logging each and every day but signing on and checking the boards every day and interacting on my home page with MFP friends. I agree with Colleen about calculating your nutrition goals from another site. I also find my HRM very helpful and I utilize my food scale and measuring tools when I am food prepping.0
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MFP is just a tool...you'll get as much out of it as you put into it. It's not a diet..there aren't really rules...it's just a calculator that helps you determine how many calories you need to achieve your weight control goals. There's not magic, it's just math...it requires consistency and commitment to work...but it works. The best part about it is that you can actually learn to eat real food that you enjoy in appropriate quantities...which makes maintaining weight a breeze. You don't have to deprive yourself to lose weight...you just have to eat a little less and move a little more.0
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^THIS X 1,000cwolfman13 wrote: »MFP is just a tool...you'll get as much out of it as you put into it. It's not a diet..there aren't really rules...it's just a calculator that helps you determine how many calories you need to achieve your weight control goals. There's not magic, it's just math...it requires consistency and commitment to work...but it works. The best part about it is that you can actually learn to eat real food that you enjoy in appropriate quantities...which makes maintaining weight a breeze. You don't have to deprive yourself to lose weight...you just have to eat a little less and move a little more.
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bfergusonii wrote: »Wow!! Since I am almost 48 years old I hope you are wrong on that not many good years left. I have lost over 50 pounds in the last year, recently starting do P90X workouts and feel better than I have in 20 years. Feel free to send me a FR. I am happy to help any way I can.
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Thank you for responding, it is much appreciated! P90X huh? Will be awhile before I attempt that! lol! My son in law is a professional MMA fighter and he trains with that as one of his tools! Good for you! What kept you motivated in the beginning?0
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Thank you so much for sharing that. I think it was important for me to see the "after sticking with it for a couple months I noticed that it was really working. " I guess if I was honest, I have never been super faithful to a program and give up with no immediate results which is not realistic. I guess finally realizing it is going to take a lot of work!0
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I was overweight all my life and never thought I would EVER be able to lose weight. However when I found this site and started tracking calories, after sticking with it for a couple months I noticed that it was really working. Also reaching out and networking with friends is a big help because if you find the right people, they are very motivational and keep you on track. I'm really glad I found MFP because I never could have lost 45 pounds on my own.
And no need to spend money on programs - tracking your calories teaches you to eat the right way so you can sustain it for the rest of your life. and the site is free, so it's a win-win for me!
Thank you so much for sharing that. I think it was important for me to see the "after sticking with it for a couple months I noticed that it was really working. " I guess if I was honest, I have never been super faithful to a program and give up with no immediate results which is not realistic. I guess finally realizing it is going to take a lot of work!
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bfergusonii wrote: »Wow!! Since I am almost 48 years old I hope you are wrong on that not many good years left. I have lost over 50 pounds in the last year, recently starting do P90X workouts and feel better than I have in 20 years. Feel free to send me a FR. I am happy to help any way I can.
Thank you for responding, it is much appreciated! P90X huh? Will be awhile before I attempt that! lol! My son in law is a professional MMA fighter and he trains with that as one of his tools! Good for you! What kept you motivated in the beginning?
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Welcome
I've been here for 3 weeks now & I'm already seeing definite progress. I think the main thing is it helps keep me accountable. As long as I am keeping track of everything I'm putting into my mouth, I'm doing good, lol! Learning portion sizes is another biggie that really helps, & adding exercise to the mix & being able to track that boosts the progress. Now I'm looking at getting a fitbit or some kind of tracker to help me along further.
I agree with what they said up there, too, about you having good years left. I hope you have plenty! & joining MFP & making progress ought to hopefully add more years & improve the quality of those years0 -
I'm just looking for some friends. I'm 24, but I have some big goals. I've used MFP with great success before but life got in the way now i'm ready to stick with it and be fit enough for a wedding dress
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I been using MFP for several months and it is working great for me. Being able to track the calories of what I eat everyday has really help me control my snacking and I've lost over 20 lbs so far. Welcome to MFP and feel free to add me as a friend.0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »MFP is just a tool...you'll get as much out of it as you put into it. It's not a diet..there aren't really rules...it's just a calculator that helps you determine how many calories you need to achieve your weight control goals. There's not magic, it's just math...it requires consistency and commitment to work...but it works. The best part about it is that you can actually learn to eat real food that you enjoy in appropriate quantities...which makes maintaining weight a breeze. You don't have to deprive yourself to lose weight...you just have to eat a little less and move a little more.
^This. I love using it as a tool to help me achieve my goals, but you still need a plan. If you're open to suggestions, feel free to add me as a friend and PM me, and I'll tell you what has worked for me. Maybe you can do something with that?0 -
I've been here for 850 something days in a row. It is very hard work. And it works if you put the effort into it every day.0
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I've only been on this site for a week so far, but I find that keeping track of calories, fat etc on my own without this site wasn't as easy, soon as I started putting everything I eat onto the food diary and sticking to the calculations that I entered for myself, I am finding it isn't as hard anymore to do and its fun watching yours and other people's progress. Also you can make friends here who feel the same way you do and also doing the same thing. Give it a try 0
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I like it because it is portable and can be accessed from most devices. So I can use it when I have the time. I like the community support and the integration with my fitbit
Pretty amazing it is free0 -
I love it so much. I actually sort of enjoy entering my food and seeing what food combinations get me to certain numbers. It's like a puzzle, so I make it fun.
But you can't really say "MFP works". You get out of it what you put into it. It just makes things visible as you're being more conscious about food and exercise choices. You can see what your choices are doing.
I'm 46 and gained a lot of weight quickly in the last few years. That, along with other changes in my body made me feel like things were getting out of control. I needed to take charge of my health and not just spend more years guessing and assuming and fooling myself. With MFP, there is no fooling around. You eat, you log it. You exercise, you log it. The math is there. It's so visible. There is no guesswork or uncertainty.0 -
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By your calculations I must be one of the walking dead at 60 years. I love life and have found just the most amazing support from this site. This site is perhaps a metaphor for life, as others have said you'll get out of it what you put in. As Churchill says
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." All the best in mustering that enthusiasm and in beginning to value you YOU and life xx0 -
NOTHING beats MFP! My pals ate the greatest! I have met many in real life and the support I get is better than any support I ever got from mu own family growing up. I love you Pals!0
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This site is a very effective tool if used properly and honestly. I would check out the success threads for motivation if I were you.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/success-stories0
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