day 1 - looking for support group!

I am new too. I today is day 8 for me, so I am more than willing to team up with you/others. The first week was a bit harder than I expected, so a support group sounds like just the thing for me.

Hi TFC,

Welcome! This website is awesome!
That being said, I'll also encourage you. This website, and the support you find in it, is what you make of it. I commend you for reaching out and asking for the support you need. I believe it really does make a difference.

The thing I like most about the site is the way it makes you accountable. Knowing I have to enter in the food in the food log, really makes me think. I look at food now, and take note of the calories, (what?!? that granola bar is 300 calories? Forget it!)

I'm on a 1200 calorie diet now, and it has been an adjustment. By using the tools on the website, I'm teaching myself what a "normal" meal really is. It's really great. It's so encouraging after a good day to look at the end result and read, "If everyday were like today, in 5 weeks, you'd weigh....." It also motivates me on the bad days.

I must say, for my part, I've had a relatively unhealthy relationship with food for as long as I can remember. I have found so much positive feedback / inspiration / motivation here.

I wish you all the best!
~ME

Welcome to MFP! :flowerforyou: Yes definitely hit up the grocery store for lots of veggies and fruits they are filling and low cal with lots of healthy water inside too. High fiber pastas are filling too.

You can start a thread for anything you are looking to get a group together for under support and motivation like "Where are the 20-25 year olds" or "Anyone out there face a desk job need help with ideas." Things like that. I know Mike the owner of the site is trying to set up a groups capability so maybe sometime soon we will be able to form and join groups on here. He said it would take some time to set it up and get it up and running. Good Luck!:drinker:

Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site if you don't already. I love this site so much. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.

Hi all!
MyFitnessPal was just introduced to me last night by a friend, so today is DAY 1 !!!!!
This is like nothing I've ever tried before, so I'm really hoping this little community will help me be successful!
I'm wondering if there is a way to find groups of ppl that I have things in common with (other than the need to lose weight :P ) like age and lifestyle.. that sort of thing. I'm still playing around with the website, but if anyone knows how to help, that would be fabulous!
Thanks all! :flowerforyou:

his is my first day two. I'm doing this for my fitness class in high school. I'm over weight and i can't bare it anymore. I'm so disgusted and can't take the weight off.

Hello, I am new too, I am on day 3. I really like this group so far, I have met a lot of really nice people and have found that recording everything I eat is very helpful. The first two days, I was absloutely shocked at how many calories I was eating, and how much I was going over my suggested daily intake. I have done really well today, I am on a 1200 cal plan and just have dinner left with almost 700 cals left (I got an extra 200 cal allowance today for going to the gym this morning ). I switched out a lot the things I was previously eating to cleaner, more nutritious, and satisfying foods with smaller portions. I have actually already finished my daily water intake (which is awesome, I hate water), but I feel very accomplished. USE THE FOOD DIARY...It really helps! Good Luck to you girl, I'm on this ride with ya! P.S. when you go to the grocery: shop on the outer isles, they have fresher, cleaner, and more nutritious food IE: Fish, lean meats, fruits and veggies and so forth! DRINK YOUR WATER:bigsmile:

I've been here on this site for 2 weeks now and I am LOVING IT! The people are awesome, friendly and very supportive!

As for your little "issue" from earlier today:

I just had a tim horton's hot chocolate (not by choice but my fiance just brought it for me and I feel bad not drinking it :blushing: ) and now i only have 980 calories left for the day! i have no idea how i'm going to get through the rest of my busy day! what should I eat! .. i think I need to hit up the grocery store for some better/lighter food :laugh:

Don't worry about it! 980 calories is tons! My recommended calorie intake for the whole day is only 1800 calories! You'd be amazed at what you can eat for only 980 calories

And definitely hit the grocery store looking for healthy stuff...and make sure to check the nutritional info on everything you buy - it might make the trip a little longer, but it'll be a real eye opener!

Welcome to the site...you're gonna love it!

This is my first week or so here, and being able to keep track of what I eat and my calorie intake has been a great tool to have. There seem to be alot of people here to help and encourage as well. It's one of the best diet/fitness websites I've found. Good luck with your journey and your success!! :flowerforyou: