Hey Just Getting Started!!

DiDiLove22
DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
edited January 2018 in Getting Started
I’m very new to MPF, so If you have any advice please feel free to let me know. I’m a Fitbit Lover (01/15), Crossfit Newbie (10/17) & TWL Newbie (11/17). I’ll be starting a TWL challenge tomorrow! Looking to forward meeting any fellow Fitbit users, CrossFitters, TWL members, or anyone on their fitness journey!

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  • justinbaird66
    justinbaird66 Posts: 1 Member
    Happy Sunday to you .I'm jb
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi, I’m D!
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks I’m very new so still learning and open to any advice.
  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    Reading the posts listed in the stickied threads at the top of each section is probably the best advice I can give you to start with!

    This thread is a great place to start:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Live_life_well
    Live_life_well Posts: 86 Member
    edited January 2018
    I joined Dec 30 and already down 4 pounds.

    What changed - logged my food, realized my work lunches were killing me, always make my own food now, and I stick to my calorie goal. Oh, and I also bought a kitchen scale and plan on buying a portable scale.

    What hasn't changed - I still hit the gym 5 days a week like I have done the past 5 years.

    I am testament that hitting the gym will not compensate for a terrible diet. It probably kept me from gaining insane amounts of weight but I was still not healthy.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the reply, I’m new to food logging my meals. I haven’t bought a scale yet, but I’m planning to soon. I have been making small changes in my diet and nutrition which have helped a great deal. I’ve been doing so so on sticking with my caloric intake, but I’m hoping to improve. It’s been a learning process, to say the least. Lol You’re def. right on the whole bad diet comment. I always went to the gym a couple times a week and wouldn’t lose much. After making certain changes, I’ve seen better results and hopefully will continue to do so. Good luck on your fitness journey!
  • Live_life_well
    Live_life_well Posts: 86 Member
    edited January 2018
    DiDiLove22 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply, I’m new to food logging my meals. I haven’t bought a scale yet, but I’m planning to soon. I have been making small changes in my diet and nutrition which have helped a great deal. I’ve been doing so so on sticking with my caloric intake, but I’m hoping to improve. It’s been a learning process, to say the least. Lol You’re def. right on the whole bad diet comment. I always went to the gym a couple times a week and wouldn’t lose much. After making certain changes, I’ve seen better results and hopefully will continue to do so. Good luck on your fitness journey!

    I used to joke that the only reason I went to the gym so often was so I could pig out on ice cream and cookies. I probably would have gained 100 more pounds over the years had it not been for the gym.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the info. I didn’t think the food logging was as important, I would always start and then stop after a while. Hopefully I’ll be able to stick with it on this app.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    I just got a chance to read this after reading a few others. This one was pretty spot on. Thanks again!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,982 Member
    Be consistent. That's where most people trying to lose fail.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • rekite2000
    rekite2000 Posts: 218 Member
    A food scale is an awesome tool. I use to just grab the whole bag of chips because measuring a serving would be depressing (in my biased mind). Then I started weighing my food and all the sudden, I found most servings were satisfying.

    Second thing, not logging something because I am ashamed I ate eat doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Accept it, log it, and all the sudden I feel empowered. Not lying to yourself is an amazing feeling.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the responses, greatly appreciate the support and encouragement! Wishing you all success on your journeys!
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    DiDiLove22 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info. I didn’t think the food logging was as important, I would always start and then stop after a while. Hopefully I’ll be able to stick with it on this app.

    I started a serious weight loss program in March. Dropped about 15 pounds in a month doing lazy keto - just cutting out carbs. Then I hit a plateau.

    I was talking to a friend of mine who is a nurse. She works with diabetic children and teenagers. She said to me "Are you logging your food?" "No." "Try that" she said.

    I started logging and what do you know? Started losing weight again. A lot of people underestimate the calories they eat. I certainly did.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks I’m def. going to try harder with the food log, good luck on your journey!
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    eat less.

    move more.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    Welcome,

    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

    The first covers accurate logging and some of the tools in MFP to help you make things easier. The second discusses caloric needs and setting goals. These two posts completely changed my MFP experience and helped me be much more successful, so I hope they do the same for you.

    ~Best wishes on your journey
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    edited January 2018
    Hey yea I do both thankfully, in fact sometimes I eat too little bc of my schedule. I do CrossFit 4-5xs a week every week for a several months now as well as TWL. Thanks, all the best.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    Hey thanks for your response, very supportive & informative. I’ll be sure to check them out later today. Good luck on your journey!
  • supercpa999
    supercpa999 Posts: 403 Member
    I would be glad to join you. I have recently lost 80 lbs and have about 30-40 to go.

    Scott
  • GFitMan
    GFitMan Posts: 6,767 Member
    Welcome aboard.

    My best tip. Make it a sustainable lifestyle habit. Doing less forever is better than going full blast for awhile and then flaming out. Enjoy the journey.
  • chellycakes
    chellycakes Posts: 347 Member
    I have a Fitbit, I love it. Do any of your friends have one? I’m in a couple weekly and weekend challenges and it keeps me motivated. Just take it one day at a time. Soon you’ll see progress and won’t want to stop or lose it. Improve yourself every day! I eat loads of protein and it keeps me full. You’ve got this
  • THeADHDTurnip
    THeADHDTurnip Posts: 413 Member
    What are your macros? Be sure to keep progress pictures along the way, they are great little motivation boosts.
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    supercpa999 wrote: »
    I would be glad to join you. I have recently lost 80 lbs and have about 30-40 to go.

    Scott

    Wow congrats that’s awesome!! Hope you make it to your goal weight!
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    GFitMan wrote: »
    Welcome aboard.

    My best tip. Make it a sustainable lifestyle habit. Doing less forever is better than going full blast for awhile and then flaming out. Enjoy the journey.

    I def. don’t doubt you in it. I was very intimidated when I first started CrossFit & TWL, but I’ve grown to absolutely love it. Now I can’t imagine not going as much I do. It’s helped me learn how to improve my body but also my nutrition. Good luck on your journey as well!
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    edited January 2018
    chellycakes wrote: »
    I have a Fitbit, I love it. Do any of your friends have one? I’m in a couple weekly and weekend challenges and it keeps me motivated. Just take it one day at a time. Soon you’ll see progress and won’t want to stop or lose it. Improve yourself every day! I eat loads of protein and it keeps me full. You’ve got this

    Hey really, that’s awesome! Not many of my friends use it much anymore, so my willingness to do the Fitbit challenges pretty much died out. Lol thanks for your response and support, I greatly appreciate the words of encouragement! Wish you much success on your journey!
  • DiDiLove22
    DiDiLove22 Posts: 15 Member
    THeADHDTurnip wrote: »
    What are your macros? Be sure to keep progress pictures along the way, they are great little motivation boosts.

    Hey thanks for responding, I’m actually just learning how to do that which is why I downloaded MFP. Yea the progress pictures def. are. Still learning about MFP, we’ll see how it goes. Hopefully not too bad. lol Good luck on your journey!

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