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claireurquhart14
claireurquhart14 Posts: 1 Member
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Hi. I saw some photos taken of me recently and it was such a shock. Really upset so here I am, making a fresh start at a crazy time of year. Couldn't face another sign up to Weight Watchers, which I now really dislike. A lady at the gym recommended MFP. I have a lot of weight to get rid of.

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
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    Welcome,

    Alot of WW users end up here, why not if you can get the same results for free? It is a tough time of year, but if you get used to the system now you will be ahead of the game come new year!

    I think these two links are extremely helpful and can help you get the most out of MFP:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

    But there are many more useful threads stickied at the top of the different forum boards, and lots of awesome discussions going on every day so if you have questions or need a little support make sure to visit!

    ~best wishes on your journey
  • beanz744
    beanz744 Posts: 221 Member
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    its great that u r ready to face this problem，u might find this helpful

    1. buy a food scale (the most important tool u need)
    2. set up a profile with an easy goal at first (start with .5 a week for the first 2 weeks to ease ur body into it). u can go for -1 or more lbs/week if u like after u get comfortable with ur new lifestyle
    3. take up exercising (try only eat back half of what u think u burned at max)
    4. join an online challenge
    5. ditch any non supportive friends
    6. donate all junk foods
    7. dont tell people that u r trying to lose weight coz most will tell u to EAT MORE (smile n ignore them if they do but do not give in coz u have a goal n they dont)
    8. LOG everything u eat consistently


    good luck!

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