Weight loss tips needed! Please help

babyninjakitty · September 2017

I am 23 and around 270lbs, I am 5"10 and I seriously need some tips and motivation to help me along the way!

RubyLou25 · September 2017

Put your stats and weighloss goals into MFP.

Eat at that goal for a few weeks with weighing and measuring all foods. If you're not losing weight then readjust your goals.

amtyrell · September 2017

It is simple but not easy.
Plug stats into mpg. Set for 2lbs loss . Log before you eat. Eat only calories given plus half your exercise calories. Stick with it.

Panda8ach · September 2017

Burn more calories than you eat...be consistent and dedicated to it or it'll never work! Drink plenty of water too

What was your motivation for signing up? Mine was being unhappy with how I looked...vain, yes and unlike me but it's important to keep your eye on the prize and remember why you're doing it. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet...you don't want to lose it and then put it back on.... you can do this, you just have to REALLY want it

notreallychris · September 2017

I recommend reading the links in this thread:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

Spend some time reading these. Lots of no-nonsense info in there. Good luck!

diannethegeek · September 2017

ripper4998 · September 2017

I feel your pain. I have been on my weightloss journey for the last 2 months. Its very tough in the beginning but you have to remind yourself that its worth it. I tell myself that I have had 37 years of treating my body with the crap it doesnt need. I recommend a step into approach. It worked for me. Get your eatting right for a couple of weeks before you add in the workouts. Make better choices in your food, just because that burger looks or is easy doesnt mean you will be happy with yourself at the end of the day. Once you get the clean eating down, you will have yourself more energy to go and start adding in 30 minutes of walking or some sort of activity. And then its easier for that point on because you will start seeing the benefits in looser cloths, more energy and a more positive outlook.

YalithKBK · September 2017

1-Weight loss is not linear. Use a weight trend app (I use Trendweight.com). Don't worry if the scale goes up every once in a while.
2-Weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Crash dieting doesn't help. It will take a while, but you WILL get there!
3-Don't focus solely on the scale. You can be losing inches off your waist while the scale doesn't move.
4-Preemptive posting of this chart. FYI, a lot of people ask why they can't lose weight. This chart usually has the answer.

x_stephisaur_x · September 2017

Firstly, good luck on your weight loss journey!

I find it helpful to plan my meals for the week at the weekends and shop accordingly. That way, you have the right foods in your house and are less likely to cave in and go over your calories

Following on from that, I pre-track all my day’s calories in the morning. It’s helpful to do this for your meals at the very least, so that you can see where you have calories left for snacks.

Don’t worry if you go over your MFP calorie goal at the start - you’re still getting used to logging calories and there’s a trial & error period. After a week or so you should know more what you’re doing

Finally, get a food scale and weigh EVERYTHING that goes in your mouth. If it’s in liquid form, use a measuring jug that shows millilitres in order to be precise.

If you commit to your weight loss and try hard, you will succeed

best of luck to you!

Xx

Puppy_love_81 · September 2017

Babyninjakitty: 1. measure out the amount of food you are going to eat(that helps me ):) (portion control)example: I'll have chicken I made in the crockpot(1piece), and 1 or 2 veggies(I measure out 1/2 cup) or 1 veggie, chicken, and 1/2 of a sweet potato.2. Maybe Try doing cardio(burns fat) and some strength training. 3. Drink lots of water after meals. 4. Write down what you eat in a food diary(or myfitnesspal) Hope that helps!

hydechildcare · September 2017

One thing I found while at the start is I only record a gain if it stays around more than 3 days. That way I don't get discourage. For that time of the month, just avoid the scale. I gain 5 pounds in water weight and three days after starting I was down the 5 plus 2. This month I am not evening going to weigh in for that week. Just stay true to my calories and weight in after. Weigh your foods whenever possible. Also try to prep food for 2 or 3 days. Especially salads (if you eat them). Last night I got home late from work and was starving I need a snack asap and end up with chips instead of salad because I forgot to make it up for the week.

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