Just starting out

mfpfatima
mfpfatima Posts: 13
edited October 4 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, Just joined the program. Its my first time taking weight loss seriously!
Would love to meet friends who have ideas how to stick to the program and would also love to hear from anyone starting out. :s:smile:

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  • slc150
    slc150 Posts: 41 Member
    This is my first week using myfitnesspal. It's great! I've tried losing weight before, even lost some weight. But I've always gained it back because I go right back to my bad eating habits. Good luck, we can do this!
  • minalovesrob
    minalovesrob Posts: 1 Member
    Working on my fitness goals during a stressful time in life. :noway: Excited to meet my goals!
  • LucianaMilk
    LucianaMilk Posts: 86
    I am also new here and I'm looking for new friends too.
    Feel free to add
  • merrick7871
    merrick7871 Posts: 161 Member
    I just started MFP last week. I know I blew it today, which is ok, that will happen from time to time. I am having trouble trying to figure out what to eat. I can keep my calories down, but my fat is off the chart, or carbs are high, etc. I can't keep it all under goal. I need some examples of foods and meals.
  • mfpfatima
    mfpfatima Posts: 13
    Thank you for your response. Yes we can definately do this. Counting on everyone's support!
  • mfpfatima
    mfpfatima Posts: 13
    I hear you. I have been googling and getting ideas from websites like weight watcher for healthy snacking. Hang in there.
  • sosayscyndi
    sosayscyndi Posts: 35 Member
    hey! I friend requested everyone posting above me, and anyone else posting is welcome to add me. I started in August, but got sidelined with the shingles. I had a non scale failure (is that a phrase?) last weekend and I am more determined than ever to do this and would love to get and offer support.
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Hello, I have just started back up, I had exams and so everything else got pushed to the back. I am just starting my diary again for the first time properly in about 3 weeks. I am treating it as a completely new start. It is so difficult and this is a really awesome site for helping. Feel free to add me, it is good to have some people who are going through the same thing.
  • LucianaMilk
    LucianaMilk Posts: 86
    sosasycindy;

    sure you can make it... we can make it

    lets help each other in this new jorney
  • mendola77
    mendola77 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm new to the message boards, but started MFP in August... I find logging my daily caloric intake and activity is helpful. The only thing I find strange is the amount of calories I'm suppose to intake. According to my weight MFP Caloric intake is like 1960, 269g Carbs, 73g Protein and 65g Fat. My dietician tells me no way, I should intake 1200 Cals, 164 Carbs, 54g Protein, 37g Fat. I hate counting but I needed to change my life around. Goodluck, this is a great tool for loggig your life...
  • LucianaMilk
    LucianaMilk Posts: 86
    halzp;

    it is good to make new friends over here
  • vinodh8884
    vinodh8884 Posts: 1
    I feel so embrassed.. People are here to lose weight... I am here to gain weight :P I need to gain around 10Kgs in 100days...
    any tips and help for me???

    Vinny
  • LucianaMilk
    LucianaMilk Posts: 86
    Vinny

    I have friend with the same desire of you: gain some pounds.
    I will ask her what she does then I will let you know...

    Right now, I don't have a clue....
  • sosayscyndi
    sosayscyndi Posts: 35 Member
    Vinny,
    Back in the day when my husband was looking to gain, he added protein powder to everything and ate lots of eggs. I hope it helps. We're happy to support you, too!
  • mfpfatima
    mfpfatima Posts: 13
    Okay so day two, I was surprised with a nice breakfast of turkey sausages, eggs and baked beans - yum. After logging in the calories of course I have spent half the day calories right there. So here is the plan - eating 2 fruits for lunch so I can have a decent dinner!!

    Any good ideas other than cereals for breakfast - anyone?
  • wranwriff
    wranwriff Posts: 1
    Wanted to introduce myself via the message board. Trying to lose 40 before next July. I just need friends and supporters to keep me in line and accountable. I also have great ideas to share about eating right etc. At my workplace they bring in health and fitness experts with great tips and info. :wink:
  • kaities
    kaities Posts: 2
    Hi there, my name is Annette and ive been doing this for 5 weeks and lost 9.8lbs walking 30min a day helps just make sure to be true to urself u will do just fine welcome:flowerforyou:
  • Christi1979
    Christi1979 Posts: 30 Member
    My daughter and I just started doing this yesterday. I had been signed up for a while, but didn't really get started until now. So far I am enjoying My fitness pal and all of it's awesome features to help you lose weight and get in shape.
  • kaities
    kaities Posts: 2
    share my husband needs to gain weight also dont be embarresed!
  • nadalieblue
    nadalieblue Posts: 1
    Just started yesterday. Really want to get serious about losing this weight I've put on since having my kids. Would love to hear any ideas for what really works.
  • KLWELL400
    KLWELL400 Posts: 22
    Starting over and in need of friends for encouragement. I have known one on here for a lifetime and am so glad to share another journey with her. Keep up all the great work. :)
  • vannessasheane
    vannessasheane Posts: 35 Member
    I feel so embrassed.. People are here to lose weight... I am here to gain weight :P I need to gain around 10Kgs in 100days...
    any tips and help for me???

    Vinny

    My brothers are all body builders and are constantly trying to gain weight, they all do a few different things, but the one constant is the amount of calories they take in and the amount of protein. My one little brother needs to consume 10,000 calories a day just to maintain his current body weight ( I know what your all thinking that just isnt possible and so, so wrong lol. But with his extremely high metabolism he is a freak really lol. Makes me a little jealous at times for sure ;)), so when he is in an upcycle (putting on weight) he consumes anywhere between 15,000 to 19,000 calories and has 5 protein shakes a day
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I feel so embrassed.. People are here to lose weight... I am here to gain weight :P I need to gain around 10Kgs in 100days...
    any tips and help for me???

    Vinny

    Wow, something I'm actually good at. Well, not really, not if you want to gain it and still be healthy. But if you don't mind gaining it the unhealthy way, tis the season for egg nog. Just grab a few cartons from the grocery store and go to town.
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