new to fitness pal

im pretty new myself, joined about 2 weeks ago.. what ive found is to make sure you log your exercise! with me i was eating the 1200 calories a day then when i was exercising i didnt log it because i thought it would help me lose more weight.
you shouldnt do this because your body goes into "starvation mode" and stores fat in order for it to survive and it slow down/stops your weight loss
my tip is to stick to the 1200 calories and eat back any calories that you burn
also to make sure you spread your meals out so that your fuller for longer and never skip breakfast
enjoy and good luck

Great tips !!

im pretty good with the fitness as its part of my job but ive always like the 'naughty foods' too... im not really overweight i just want to lose about 1 stone but no more... I eat pretty healthy but really struggle to hit my 1200 calories let alone once i take away the exercise... ne tips?

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I'm American... so is that (1 stone) - like 14 lbs? Just curious - but if you are close to your goal weight try adding regular bread with sandwiches or including your favorite little snack on your log ahead of time. When I add healthy carbs to any meal - i.e. sweet potato or brown rice with supper, it always adds on calories real quick! Hope that helps? Good luck!! Planning ahead on here is sooo easy that is for sure...

hi, I'm Natasha, ive been on fitness pal for a week now, i lost 5 pounds but seemed to have gained 2 back. I recently had a baby, got lucky and lost all the weight i had gained, but now i want to loose the pounds i was unhappy with before pregnancy. i was 183 and my goal is to get to 145, i think that this site is amazing its much easier to eat right and exercise when i have everything calculated, very motivational. i, seeing a lot of people who have lost a ton of weight and hoping i can get to my goal as well.

Brand New Here! Seriously Wanting to loose some weight! Good Luck Everyone :flowerforyou: