Calling all fitness pal 'newbies'

MariaCMcDonald
MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
in Getting Started
This website is new for me, today is my first full day, and I need all the motivation I can get. Who is with me?
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  • Ladycsi
    Ladycsi Posts: 4 Member
    I'm new too!! I'm with you!! Let's do this!!! :D
  • DaShumps
    DaShumps Posts: 25 Member
    Joined the beginning of March and finding this site has an amazing group of people :) Friend me if interested...
  • jende2232
    jende2232 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm new too! Add me as a friend if you want!
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    Staying motivated is key; and I hope using this website is a great tool. I have to figure out how to download the APP on my phone (not very tech smart) so I can track even when I'm not sitting at the computer. Good Luck everyone.
  • borgcelina363
    borgcelina363 Posts: 4 Member
    New too!!
  • work_on_it
    work_on_it Posts: 251 Member
    I'm on day 5. Let's do this
  • kyleliermann
    kyleliermann Posts: 156 Member
    Add Me we can motivate one another
  • Sawjer
    Sawjer Posts: 229 Member
    Good luck everyone!!!! Feel free to add me anyone for support!
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    Hey I learned something; if you forget to track your food for dinner and plan to do it in the morning; it looks like you can't go back....so we have to remember to do the food tracker on the day it applies to...because each day seems to be a clean slate with regards to the food tracker. Good to know
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    edited April 2016
    MariaCMcDonald wrote: »
    Hey I learned something; if you forget to track your food for dinner and plan to do it in the morning; it looks like you can't go back....so we have to remember to do the food tracker on the day it applies to...because each day seems to be a clean slate with regards to the food tracker. Good to know

    @MariaCMcDonald - You should be able to go back to previous days.
    On the website there is arrrows on either side of the date that let you move back or forward in your diary.

    With the android app:
    -tap the 3 lines in the top left corner
    - tap diary from the list
    - you can
    - - swipe left or right to change pages
    - - tap the arrows on either side of were it says "today" to change pages
    - - tap where it says " today " to input the day you want to go back to.
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    edited April 2016
    - I stand corrected; I actually can go back to the day before and complete the food tracker; thank you @shadow2soul for your input.
  • kvinson80
    kvinson80 Posts: 26 Member
    Not necessarily new, but finally back on the wagon and looking for others to help stay motivated! Feel free to add me!
  • angela3356
    angela3356 Posts: 8 Member
    I just signed up today!
  • Crazylocks258
    Crazylocks258 Posts: 4 Member
    I've been on the app for a while but I have fallen and climbed back up a bunch of different times. The only difference now is that I have brand new motivation to really stay on top of it, lets all do this and feel great doing it! Good luck to all of you!
  • Slimdownmb
    Slimdownmb Posts: 130 Member
    HEY EVERYONE!!
    im not new, however ive only started logging properly again this week, ive got a long weigh to go ;-) (did you love than pun or what?) :-D
    Please free free to add me to swap stories and give each other motivation and support - lets do this :-) xx
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    This week's goal: to log in and keep the food tracker accurate for a solid week and to exercise at least three times this week. Who is with me?
  • myvinki2010
    myvinki2010 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm new as well
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    keep going everyone....I am definitely learning a lot by tracking my food....let's put it this way; I now understand why I have not lost any weight in the last six months despite all the exercise I've been doing (walking, gym, personal trainer etc). Even when we are making healthy choices, you don't realize how critical portion control is until you actually start looking at the calories you are consuming. Best investment: digital scale.
  • stolen_spoon
    stolen_spoon Posts: 20 Member
    29 F , need to lose between 20 and 30 pounds. Active user, although I don't log my workouts through MFP. Add me :smiley: can always use more friends for motivation!
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    If you fall off the wagon get back on; if you've neglected tracking for a day or two, don't beat yourself up. Today is a new day and start fresh!
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    Keep motivated everyone
  • MariaCMcDonald
    MariaCMcDonald Posts: 31 Member
    Am I the only one who finds weekends challenging to stay on track?
  • cookie62877
    cookie62877 Posts: 8 Member
    I am new also! Well, I had used MFP for about a week over a year ago, but I am now realizing the amazing weight loss tool it can be if used consistently. Feel free to add me as well! :)
  • Melisandray
    Melisandray Posts: 38 Member
    My first full day, too after a 3 year hiatus. Feel free to add me and we can motivate and inspire each other :)
  • suzannesheridan
    suzannesheridan Posts: 1 Member
    MariaCMcDonald wrote: »
    Am I the only one who finds weekends challenging to stay on track?

    My biggest challenge
  • shell617
    shell617 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm on week 2 and I'm loving this app, I finally feel I will lose weight this time. Feel free to add me. X
  • cloodicus
    cloodicus Posts: 1 Member
    I just started too, sitting exams at the same time so not snacking is proving hard :blush:

    Feel free to add me, could do with some motivation and friends!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    MariaCMcDonald wrote: »
    Am I the only one who finds weekends challenging to stay on track?

    Not alone. I usually try to bank a few extra calories for the week end.
    If your using the app there is a Net Calorie graph (under nutrition) that will show you if you are averaging your desired intake or not.
    Usually I try to stay about 100 calories under my NET goal Monday - Friday and that gives me an extra 500 calories that I can use on Saturday or Sunday (or split them between the two days...whatever works to meet my plans).
  • Blakgirl40
    Blakgirl40 Posts: 8 Member
    Good morning.. I just restarted I'm on day 5 this app is helping me watch what I eat..
    Feel free to add me, :)

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