New to This... Any tips?!

aud82
aud82 Posts: 30 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm not obese, but I'd like to drop about 16 pounds and tone... I have 3 kids and a hectic schedule. Any tips that can help keep me in control would be great!! :)

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  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition

    and

    this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again


    oh and don't forget to peruse the rules so you know what you can and can't do on MFP

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/14924-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    and this too
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/255644-just-starting-keep-it-simple
  • Kristhin
    Kristhin Posts: 442 Member
    Tips that work for me:

    1. be vegan
    2. caffeine
    3. never eat anything bigger than your fist.
    4. weigh yourself every single morning
    5. apples
  • beverlyl64
    beverlyl64 Posts: 381
    Exercise (cardio) to lose, weights to tone. Eat healthy, lean protein, veggies, fruit, whole wheat grains. And it takes time to take it off so be patient and consistent. Develop a strong support system, feel free to add me. Do it for you, no one else.
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    That's a good start! Thanks guys! :)
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Tips that work for me:
    1. be vegan

    I don't obtain transitive vegan properties by eating animals that are vegan?
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    DON'T set yourself a target TIME to lose x amount of weight..It distresses me when people write about how they have no chance of losing 30 lbs in 5 weeks so they can fit into a bikini/wedding dress!!


    think of this as a lifestyle change rather than 'diet & exercise' !!

    Have some idea of how much you would like to lose, and the rate at which you want to lose it.

    follow mfp's suggested intake and supplement it with GOOD cardio exercises...having 3 kids and a hectic schedule to boot all count as it seems as if you are on the go a lot.

    I am a vegetarian and was 'obese'..now im 'overweight'...but exercise WITH a sensible eating habit will help weight loss much quicker than diet alone, but in time diet alone will bring very good results.

    Read the forums, make some friends and be true to yourself...you have made a FANTASTIC lifestyle choice and the people in this community are just fantastic motivators.



    ohhh...one more thing....have FUN doing this!!!!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Tips that work for me:
    1. be vegan

    I don't obtain transitive vegan properties by eating animals that are vegan?

    no.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Tips that work for me:

    1. be vegan
    2. caffeine
    3. never eat anything bigger than your fist.
    4. weigh yourself every single morning
    5. apples

    all of them are excellent suggestions...but I personally have stopped daily weigh-ins and do them weekly now.
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    looks like I'm going to have to get used to going back and checking things (not like on FB where they let you know ppl said things)....

    All are great tips! Thanks guys! :)

    I now have my hubby and a few of my best friends on this journey with me. It makes it so much easier to stay on track ~ especially since my husband is with me on it.

    I just purchased a (used) stationary bike with the arm things... (you use your arms as well as your legs)... I have a good feeling about getting active and fit... I know I can't just jump right in and expect to get results. I know it's going to take time and dedication. For the first time in my life, I have a "I can do this!!" attitude and I'm looking forward to seeing the results... :)
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