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Hello, I am new here. Looking for some motivation :)

DANGitsVictor
DANGitsVictor Posts: 3
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, I am new to this site. Trying to get back in shape. Any advice would be great. THANKS! :)

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  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Welcome!!!
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    log everything in your diary...that means everything...food and exercise cals..

    Be honest you have no one to fool but yourself

    Loads of posts on the MFP site to answer questions...if not post a question

    Good luck x
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    * I highly recommend using a chest strap heart rate monitor. I have a Polar FT4, but have heard good things about the newer Polar FT7.
    * At home, I weigh everything I eat in kilograms or ounces.
    * I eat all of my exercise calories most of the time.
    * I always make sure my net calories are above 1200. (1500 - 1800 for a man)
    * If it becomes difficult to eat all of my exercise calories, like in the summer when we are bicycling, I cut back on exercising, rather than consuming high calorie unhealthy food.
    * I rarely eat out anymore.
    * The few processed foods I eat, I read the label, and make sure they are not too high is sodium.
    * I no longer eat high glycemic index foods. I eat some medium index foods which consist of stone ground whole wheat, whole grain, & multi-grain carb items. Steel cut oats over quick oats. No more pretzels. And low index foods which consist of vegetables and nuts.

    Good luck!
  • daleworley
    daleworley Posts: 40
    hey...im new here & liking it and so far only made friends with girls which is cool but any guys oiut there my age needing to lose a lot of weight
  • DANGitsVictor
    DANGitsVictor Posts: 3
    Thanks everyone! You guys can all add me if you feel like it.
  • olso123
    olso123 Posts: 192 Member
    Welcome this is a great site whether you are trying to lose, gain or just maintain a healthy lifestyle. Great group of people to keep you motivated and focused. Once you figure out what your calorie intake should be, you need to stick to that as wel asl get into a good strength training program which will help put some body mass and weight on you. Good luck with your goals.
  • fit4lyfeLisa
    fit4lyfeLisa Posts: 529 Member
    Welcome to MFP, and good luck on your weight loss journey!! You will find lots of encouragement, support and amazing people on here. It is a great community to be a part of!!
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    Hi, add me if you like:flowerforyou:
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