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passionkitty3
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Hi I’m new here! Anyone have any tips for me?
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Welcome!
The best few tips I can think of for starting out 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.
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passionkitty3 wrote: »Hi I’m new here! Anyone have any tips for me?
When you have a rough patch, it’s ok to slow down and shift your focus. Ask questions here, etc.
But don’t quit.
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