So how does one get the most out of MFP?

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theskyrimjedi
theskyrimjedi Posts: 46 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I am just curious.

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  • LifeInTheBikeLane
    LifeInTheBikeLane Posts: 345 Member
    Get in the mindset that you can do it.

    Then do it. And let us help with all our love and support.

    Oh, accurately record your food, too.
  • theskyrimjedi
    theskyrimjedi Posts: 46 Member
    Good advice Lifeinthebike. I'm trying to get there.
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    Weight and log your food accurately, everyday even if you think you've gone over or had a bad day.

    Do an 'official' weigh in, Find a day of the week and weigh yourself first thing before you've eaten or drank anything preferably in the same outfit each week or naked.

    That way you can track your progress and keep your goals updated to your new size, and you'll have a nice graph to see your hard work at the end.

  • MissJay75
    MissJay75 Posts: 768 Member
    Also, the search forums tool is fantastic. You can find all sorts of helpful topics that pertain to you!
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    I co-sign weighing and logging accurately, even if you've gone over your calories. Sometimes it helps to look back.

    Lurk on blogs/forum posts for ideas of what other people are doing for meals and exercise.

    Don't just weigh weekly (unless that's triggering for you). I find it interesting how my weight can fluctuate by three or five pounds overnight, only to return the next day.

    Oh, and take before pics of your body. I really regret not taking pics until a few pounds ago (I've lost 29 to date).

    Concentrate on NSVs as well as scale weight. Thinks like smaller pants sizes and more stamina are so important!
  • RaspberryTickleChicken
    RaspberryTickleChicken Posts: 629 Member
    sheepotato wrote: »
    Weight and log your food accurately, everyday even if you think you've gone over or had a bad day.

    Do an 'official' weigh in, Find a day of the week and weigh yourself first thing before you've eaten or drank anything preferably in the same outfit each week or naked.

    That way you can track your progress and keep your goals updated to your new size, and you'll have a nice graph to see your hard work at the end.

    +1
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    Again, log EVERYTHING that goes into your mouth. You will go over some days. You will go over A LOT some days. And that's ok. Nobody's perfect and you're not competing against anybody. Just know that each meal and each day is a new start and you can do it. There are plenty of people here that will help you when you need it. Good luck! :)
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    Logging everyday - absolutely.

    I find that when I consistently log (even if I go over sometimes), I will lose weight over time. Obviously, the more I stick to my calories, the faster I lose, but I still lose regardless as long as I'm within more often than not.

    Read the forums. Read and lurk for a while before you jump in. There is a lot of knowledge here, but some lively debates as well (sometimes with two knowledgable parties, sometimes with one knowledgable party and one bro-science person). Try to understand why people are taking a particular stance and you'll get a lot out of the debates. It's easier to do this as a lurker for a while, so that you can be objective instead of having a horse in the race.
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