Hi, any helpful tips??

Lori_Pensel
Lori_Pensel Posts: 34 Member
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hi I am new to MFP and have struggled with trying to lose weight for years. I am going to Hawaii in September 2009 and am determined not be so over weight when I go. Any help would be geat!!:glasses:

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  • Lori_Pensel
    Lori_Pensel Posts: 34 Member
    Hi I am new to MFP and have struggled with trying to lose weight for years. I am going to Hawaii in September 2009 and am determined not be so over weight when I go. Any help would be geat!!:glasses:
  • chellebelle315
    chellebelle315 Posts: 298
    welcome!! go to the General Weight loss information forum. There is a post at the top of that board with links to some great threads to read through when you're getting started.
  • Losing_It
    Losing_It Posts: 3,271 Member
    Welcome to MFP!!! The best tip I can offer is to log your meals BEFORE you eat them. This is really an eye-opener and helps you tweek your calories where/if you need to.:flowerforyou:
  • meg0112
    meg0112 Posts: 344
    My big tip is this: ALWAYS LOG YOUR CALORIES! I'm a binger- I've gotten a lot better since MFP and I feel that I am gradually getting a better hand on it still. I found that when I logged my calories even when I knew I was going to be way over, I got back on track much faster than if I said "Oh I blew it today, I'm not even going to log them" The days I did that, I'd go over like two or three more days before I ever got back to the website. So bite the bullet, remember that one bad day won't kill you, and long that greasy meal or those 3 margaritas
  • July
    July Posts: 239
    I totally agree. The number one rule: Log your calories, even if you go over. Each time you do, count that as a success.
    Rule number 2: Measure everything. With measuring cups, teaspoons, and scales, not with your eyeball.

    Here's a quick, fun book that's eye-opening:
    Mindless Eating: Why we eat more than we think by Brian Wansink
    It helps you think through your environment and habits so that you can mindlessly cut out calories, without feeling deprived.

    Good luck!
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Ignore the default protein limit :wink:. As long as it's within 0.4g - 0.6g of protein per pound of weight, you're good to go.
  • Lori_Pensel
    Lori_Pensel Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks for the tips everyone. I am really enjoying this site!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I :heart: this site. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.:smile::flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
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