Don't know where to start.

I began with 112 lb to lose. Since you have created an account here, this is where to start. Congratulations. You can lose with or without exercise. As long as you get into and stay in a calorie deficit you will lose weight. When you set your account, you told mfp your height, weight, age, gender, and weight loss goal. Were you accurate and honest with those items? Mfp gave you a calorie target for each day. That is your target. Log accurately every single thing you eat. Accuracy is defined as "use a digital scale to weigh everything". Enjoy this. No food is prohibited. Portion control and moderation is required.

Hey, welcome to MFP!!


Just getting started?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101


Exercise questions?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1217573/so-you-want-to-start-running

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10226536/bulking-for-beginners

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10049766/bulking-a-complete-guide-for-beginners


Want to log your food more accurately or have questions about why you should bother?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1290491/how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10191216/the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-lose-weight


Have other food questions?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10232335/list-of-higher-protein-foods

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/975025/in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10197460/sugar-faq-june-2015/p1


Motivation issues?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818701/the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1343719/get-rich-quick

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1346163/change-your-mindset


Weight fluctuations got you down?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10196160/scale-stress-syndrome/p1


Wondering about that quick fix?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10202381/weight-loss-scams-and-how-to-spot-them

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

SuzanneSimpson2 wrote: »

How do people stay motivated? I don't want to give up when it gets hard again...

Because I want to reach my goal...that is how I stay motivated

Start walking with a family member or friend and keep walking on a set day and time. Put it on your calendar, tell people that you are walking then, and make yourself do it. Once you get into the routine, you will feel so much better, and the buddy system really works. Also, make it a game with yourself to see how many calories you can "take off" your food entries at the end of the day... even just raking leaves for 15 minutes... something, anything, to get those numbers up. Good luck... you're not alone.