Hello

LBriones951
LBriones951 Posts: 1 Member
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This is my first day on MyfitnessPal, and I am looking forward to this new journey. Please feel free to give me tips. I look forward to this new chapter in my life.

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  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,244 Member
    Welcome to MFP!

    The best few tips I can think of are:
    • Plan to go slow. If you are trying to lose weight, remember you didn't gain it in a month or a year; take the slow route to help assure success. Then it will be easier to maintain when you reach goal.
    • Don't plan any strategies you aren't willing to continue indefinitely. Only do things that are sustainable in the long run.
    • Plan on having a reasonable calorie deficit, on average, each week. Best if you can manage a small deficit each day, but if you miss a day, don't fret. Just keep going forward. Stick to it.
    • Yeah, that's it's own point: STICK TO IT!
    • Set reasonable but challenging goals. Set long-term and short term goals. What are some specific goals you have set for yourself?
    • Check in often. Don't stress if the scale is up for the day. Look over the long term trend; weight loss is not linear. You'll have up and down days. Over time, if you maintain a deficit, you'll trend down.
    • Exercise is very healthy for fitness. It can contribute to a calorie deficit and aid in weight management. You still must manage your food intake to assure a calorie deficit. Logging your food and your activity in MFP will help you get an idea how to slowly adjust your target for success.

    You can do this; just keep sticking to it!
  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    That is good advice from mtaratoot a couple more things - gradually add more veggies into your meals - less prepared foods - for snacks try an apple or orange

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