Dude Im Totally New

Good for you, welcome! this is the first step. This is my 2nd week and I'm pleased to say I am down three pounds! For me though it's not just about the three pounds, the best part has been proving to myself that I can do this, I've never thought of myself as someone with much willpower, but now that I've started I'm seeing that it much easier than I expected. Keep it up and thanks for taking the time to say hello to everyone.

Heyy I'm new too so would love to give you support with your goal had me as a friend (: xxx

Welcome! MFP members are get for support and accountablity...and will also remind you if you are being too hard on yourself (which can be the case sometimes!) Best of luck to you!!

Welcome aboard. I've been here for about 6 months now. I started at 224 (that was actually shortly before finding this site) and now I'm at 158 or so.

I just wanted to comment about "not being too hard on yourself" - You do need to take this seriously, as the results you get are based quite completely on your behavior. There isn't someone who will "cut you some slack" if you overindulge, as your body can't be reasoned with. It reacts based upon the food you put in to it, and the exercise you take out of it. It's that simple.

That doesn't mean that if you have a day every now and then where it doesn't work out - calorie wise - that you should whip yourself. You shouldn't . But you should be comfortable with the fact that by misbehaving, you're delaying the achievement of your goal. That's all. No real harm done, but there are non-negotiable consequences for your actions, and there is only one person responsible for the results, and that is you.

And you have to come to grips with the fact that it will take a while to achieve your goal. You'll have lots of victories along the path that will keep you motivated. Some are predictable (your clothes will get too baggy, and you'll need new stuff - and then you'll be happier with what you see in the mirror) and some will be surprising (perhaps you'll notice that knee pain subsides because of less load on them). But, in order to really meet the goals you've set, you'll have to be consistent for an extended period of time. You'll really have to create new habits, that are strongly embedded.

Man, I sound like a hard-*kitten*, but coming to grips with these simple and obvious truths helped me out, so I pass them along to you!

I don't really mean to get all heavy about this, 'cause it's really not all that hard to do, after the first couple of weeks. It ain't easy, but it's totally do-able, and you can indeed do it. I think that there's a quote in my signature (which I found on this site, BTW) that mentions that people fail because they trade what they want right now for what they deeply want in the future. Think about both of those wants - a cheeseburger vs the improved health and vitality of a trim, svelte body - when temptation strikes.

Welcome to MFP!!!

Welcome and good luck on your journey. You came to the right place.

I'm new too, add me as a friend and we can support each other on our journey

Hi
I'm Kathy, I have been on MFP Since 4/25. I started at 272, my goal is 145. I love this site. I have an iPod touch, I take it everywhere. I record everything I eat. If it has calories I record it. When I get home I Sinc it with the website. Sodium is my nemisis, but I am working on it.
Things I have learned are...
Don't try to fix everything at once- start with learning what a serving size really is, not what you would like it to be.
Read labels before bringing food home
Once you get a handle on the portion size, start watching nutritional value, start controling sugar, fiber, sodium ....
NSV = non scale victory
You add your weight ticker buy added it to the signature link at the top of the community page
If you want to send me a message or friend me click on my picture.

Welcome to the site,

Thank you for defining NSV! I've asked around several times but never got an answer! I got the idea but not exact words!
Aric, as in all things we decide to change in life, there's a first step. You've already reached that goal. Facing the fact a change is needed and making the decision to do it! Congratulations on beginning one of the most important journeys of your life!

I'm new here too. Never counted calories, points yes, calories no. I'm hoping that by counting calories, I will get a good understanding of what to do correct.y