What should I be eating

brandonlhen1975
brandonlhen1975 Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi I have finally realised I’m overweight and decided to do something about it . I seem to lack motivation but know if I don’t change soon I won’t be around too much longer
It’s so confusing reading what you should eat , why you shouldn’t eat , what exercise I should be doing . I’m looking for some ideas . Note I’m quite a pickie eater so find it hard to choose meals .

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  • conniewilkins56
    conniewilkins56 Posts: 3,391 Member
    Welcome to MFP...check what your calorie goal should be,get a scale and log all of your foods...how much do you need to lose?...take one day at a time and plan your meals....good luck
  • conniewilkins56
    conniewilkins56 Posts: 3,391 Member
    brandonlhen1975 wrote: »
    Hi I have finally realised I’m overweight and decided to do something about it . I seem to lack motivation but know if I don’t change soon I won’t be around too much longer
    It’s so confusing reading what you should eat , why you shouldn’t eat , what exercise I should be doing . I’m looking for some ideas . Note I’m quite a pickie eater so find it hard to choose meals .

    There is a group for larger losers that have over 75 lbs to lose...it is a very supportive group and you are welcome to join us?
  • KrissFlavored
    KrissFlavored Posts: 327 Member
    edited May 2020
    brandonlhen1975 wrote: »
    Hi I have finally realised I’m overweight and decided to do something about it . I seem to lack motivation but know if I don’t change soon I won’t be around too much longer
    It’s so confusing reading what you should eat , why you shouldn’t eat , what exercise I should be doing . I’m looking for some ideas . Note I’m quite a pickie eater so find it hard to choose meals .

    To address your post...

    "Its so confusing reading what you should eat"

    Stop trying to find lists. All you need to do is eat the calorie goal myfitnesspal gave you, you can eat ANYTHING, that includes junk foods and take out. All you need to do is eat what feels nutritionally correct for YOU

    "What exercise"

    Again... exercise is for health, not for weight loss, myfitnesspal is designed for you to eat your exercise calories back, not use them to lose weight, so do whatever you like, walking is perfect.

    Picky eater isnt a problem since you can eat anything you like within your calories
  • Linanapua
    Linanapua Posts: 6 Member
    What is your calorie allowance?
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Here are a couple of threads to read:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p1

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Venus_1
    Venus_1 Posts: 72 Member
    The greatness of MFP is that you can eat anything as long as you fit in your goals and also you can workout any way you want as long as you do something. Get yourself a kitchen scale, take measurements and log thats easy ( a lot of people over here are doing it daily )
  • Venus_1
    Venus_1 Posts: 72 Member
    The community helps to stay on track so add some friends. Good luck! 😊
  • brandonlhen1975
    brandonlhen1975 Posts: 3 Member
    In reply to Linanapua My daily calorie allowance is 1926.

    Thank you all for your positive words , I can see be part of group is going give me the support I need .
  • brandonlhen1975
    brandonlhen1975 Posts: 3 Member
    In response to Venus _1 I was not sure randomly asking to be people friends was correct protocol. Didn’t want to be viewed as some kind wierdo, randomly asking to be people’s friend .
    Is there a protocol that is adhered for ?
    Apologies for the tentative reply, but all little new ( cliche statement I know) , so want to ensure i fo things right .
  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 6,936 Member
    brandonlhen1975 wrote: »
    In response to Venus _1 I was not sure randomly asking to be people friends was correct protocol. Didn’t want to be viewed as some kind wierdo, randomly asking to be people’s friend .
    Is there a protocol that is adhered for ?
    Apologies for the tentative reply, but all little new ( cliche statement I know) , so want to ensure i fo things right .

    Well, sending friend invites to people you have had no contact with AND not adding a message explaining why you added them, isn't the best etiquette, I would say. So it's best to add the reason why you would like to add them as an MFP friend (for example finding their replies on the forum inspirational, having similar goals or experiences in life,...).
    Other options: looking at the Motivation and Support subforum and checking out threads of people who are looking for friends and support and choose people who appeal to you (similar goals, similar interests, or whatever criteria seem relevant to you).
    Or you can post a thread yourself explaining your goals a bit, who you are,... and asking who wants to be friends.

    Good luck :smile:
  • Em05us
    Em05us Posts: 117 Member
    Welcome! You can add me as a friend if you would like!
  • Venus_1
    Venus_1 Posts: 72 Member
    brandonlhen1975 wrote: »
    In response to Venus _1 I was not sure randomly asking to be people friends was correct protocol. Didn’t want to be viewed as some kind wierdo, randomly asking to be people’s friend .
    Is there a protocol that is adhered for ?
    Apologies for the tentative reply, but all little new ( cliche statement I know) , so want to ensure i fo things right .

    If I see a person that has an interesting personality/ similar goals/ just funny for instanse I send a FR. I also include a message telling where/ how I’ve seen that person.
    There is no protocol 😏 just add people you like.
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