Day 1

Dawncon
Dawncon Posts: 2 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Determined to stick to this, hope tracking my food will keep me on track,need to lose this weight so I can enjoy christmas without feeling self conscious

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  • hartsmart
    hartsmart Posts: 141 Member
    i find tracking to be a HUGE help in the journey. i notice i start to lose control a little when i don't have time to log.
    good luck with your goals, don't hesitate to ask for encouragement when you need it...we all do, it's why we're all here together, and welcome!!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Welcome and good luck. If you log in everyday and stay within your goals, you will lose.
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I have found that tracking my food has been the greatest help on this journey. I know you'll love it here. We're all here for the same reason and everyone is helpful and motivational! good luck!
  • cownancy
    cownancy Posts: 291
    Keeping a food journal really does work! First of all, it makes you accountable and you tend to think before you put something in your mouth if you have to write it down. Secondly, it forces you to read all of the nutrition labels and you learn which foods are really bad. You can also create successful menus that you can use in the future if you find that you have reached a plateau. It also keeps your mind "in the zone". Add this great group of people to the formula and you will do a great job. You will get to the point where you can't wait to log in. I'm new to this site, but have been using an online food diary for a year now and when I slacked off, I gained four pounds. I immediately realized how much I was sneaking when I didn't have to write it down.

    Good luck!! Stay positive and use all of the resources available here!

    Nancy
  • Dawncon
    Dawncon Posts: 2 Member
    Thank You all so much I was not expecting any response what a lovely surprise
  • ljbhill
    ljbhill Posts: 276 Member
    This site is great. I started it because I had always wanted to lose a little weight but I never expected it to work as well as it did! Just make sure you give yourself time and stay with it, even when you feel like giving up. It works!

    Oh and one other tid bit of advice. Best weapon for weight loss for me has been organisation and being prepared. I plan out my days in advance.

    Good luck!
  • shazzamax11
    shazzamax11 Posts: 154
    good luck, this is a fantastic site and has been my life line over the last week.
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