Wow

Give yourself a week or so of just logging honestly, to get an idea of how you actually do eat, before you get bogged down thinking about how you *should* eat. It's good to have that baseline data about yourself, so you have a clearer idea of where you can make sustainable changes.

Expect the first few weeks to be rocky.

Weight accurately and log honestly. Consider this period as a learning experience. We’re you able to ride a bike or drive a car without wobbling the first few times?

You’re going to learn about your eating habits, be shocked at the calories in some things you’ve never give a second thought to, and discover other foods that are tasty and lower cal substitutes. “Awareness” is a powerful thing.

You’ll get in the groove soon.

Just avoid the impulse to hurl yourself into it. I know you’re chomping at the bit, but chomp a little more gently to avoid early burnout. This has to be something you can do forever and ever amen without it feeling like self flagellation.