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Shwenat
Shwenat Posts: 2
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
HI! I started FitPal on february 23rd and am excited about how simple it is to record the food i eat! I am doing well so far. It is easy to see how something like eating Fast food for lunch one day affects the fat and calories so dramatically! I have only gone over once! I am surprised actually how healthy I eat, I just end up eating too Much of what I do eat. With the portions laid out in front of me it is apparent that I have been eating more than I should, and easier for me to stop eating as much as I did.

I'm hoping I can keep up the food diary. I really wish I could ADD food from my phone. I can look things up but not add them. :(

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  • Shwenat
    Shwenat Posts: 2
    HI! I started FitPal on february 23rd and am excited about how simple it is to record the food i eat! I am doing well so far. It is easy to see how something like eating Fast food for lunch one day affects the fat and calories so dramatically! I have only gone over once! I am surprised actually how healthy I eat, I just end up eating too Much of what I do eat. With the portions laid out in front of me it is apparent that I have been eating more than I should, and easier for me to stop eating as much as I did.

    I'm hoping I can keep up the food diary. I really wish I could ADD food from my phone. I can look things up but not add them. :(
  • crazycj82
    crazycj82 Posts: 3
    Good for you! Welcome to the club. I too started last week and I've dropped 2 lbs :) I find it so simple to be in control, when I'm kept accountable for every bite I put in my mouth. But here's a tip...if you exercise and 'earn' calories, make sure you use them. You dont want to deprive your body of too many calories or it goes into starvation mode (slows down metabolism). You'll do fine! Keep it up!
  • janebo
    janebo Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome!

    I joined about a month ago and have found this a great support. I have lost 13 pounds and am half way to my goal.

    The best to you in your journey!
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
    Welcome people!! Congratulations on putting yourself & your health first!! Good luck on reaching your goals!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site if you don't already. I love this site, 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.:flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    Welcome to MFP!!! :flowerforyou:

    Portion control has ALWAYS been my issue. Believe me though, it will get easier. :smile:
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