A little advice please...

KJReidbys
KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I'm very new to MFP (first week) I have a lot to lose so I am slowly making changes like eating within the set calories and trying to walk a little more. Do I need to worry about how much protein, carbs, fat etc. at the moment or should I get used to being under my calories per day for now?
Thank you in advance

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  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    *lose
  • dejavuohlala
    dejavuohlala Posts: 1,761 Member
    Macros takes a little longer to balance out, get used to logging, make sure you weigh food a log accurately. Try to walk a little more then as you get into it you can see what macros you need to adjust. Good luck I'm sure you will do just fine.
  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you @janejellyroll :smile:
  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you @dejavuohlala :smile:
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Focus on your calories and accurate logging for now. Worry about the rest down the line.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Work on your calories right now (and actually hitting your goal rather than coming under). Once you have your logging down, then you can play around with the macros to see what ratio works best for you.
  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks you @Ready2Rock206 and @malibu927 xx, I'm only just under calories by 50 or so at most!
  • Rickster1967
    Rickster1967 Posts: 485 Member
    You'll learn loads of tricks as you go along to make your food more appealing

    A few tips I've learnt in the last 79 days:

    Pre-log your food to see how much you are going to consume (ie input into the app before you eat it)

    Weigh everything down to at least the gram.

    use the recipe builder - very useful for batch cooking

    try swapping out things like beef for leaner meats like chicken breast, venison - you can then eat more for the same number of calories which is more satisfying

    eat whole foods as much as possible

    be consistent & don't under eat - that's counterproductive

    bulk out plates with low calorie foods (mushrooms, lettuce, greens) to fill up and postpone hunger pangs
  • ZoneFive
    ZoneFive Posts: 570 Member
    Make sure you include "treat" foods from time to time in your calories/macros. Maybe not every day, but don't make the mistake of trying to eat "perfectly clean". You're building a new way of eating for yourself, and there has to be room for enjoyment or you'll hate it. And that's never good.

    Perfectionism has messed up more of us than chocolate, peanut butter or pizza.
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    KJReidbys wrote: »
    Thanks you @Ready2Rock206 and @malibu927 xx, I'm only just under calories by 50 or so at most!

    You don't have to be under your calories. You can be AT your recommended calories.
    When you log in and put your stats in, MFP gives you the number of calories you need to lose the amount of weight you said you wanted to lose in a week. So eat those 50 calories if you want them. They're yours.

    Also when it comes to macros, I know for myself (everyone's different) I feel more full if I get adequate protein. I used to eat mostly carbs and they left me hungry 30 minutes later (think lots of bagels, cereal ect). Now that I focus on getting more protein (grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs ect) and balance out the carbs and fat I find it much easier to stay within my calorie goal and have more energy.

  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for all the tips @rickinnercirclebet @ZoneFive and @jayemes really appreciate it :smiley:
  • theabsentmindednurse
    theabsentmindednurse Posts: 404 Member
    You will learn as you go along.
    Dolly steps.
    Try and use as a rule.
    Visualise your plate as-
    50/25/25.
    50 percent Vegetables
    25 percent Protein
    25 percent Wholegrains.

    Log all your calories and stay within your limit.
    They is the main thing to keep in mind at the moment.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Congrats you are doing really well.
  • KJReidbys
    KJReidbys Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for the tips @theabsentmindednurse :smiley: and thank you @jgnatca xx
  • Lynzdee18
    Lynzdee18 Posts: 500 Member
    You will feel fuller longer if you consume sufficient lean protein.

    But I think monitoring your calories is a great start.
  • theabsentmindednurse
    theabsentmindednurse Posts: 404 Member
    You are welcome love.
    You will get there.
    Just take it a day at a time :)B)
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