So far, not a huge fan.

This site has been a huge help for me in my weight loss goals, as well as pushing me to do more when I got to what I thought would be my goal. It takes maybe a little getting used to.

As far as feeling tired, it's pretty common for people to be fatigued from dehydration and mistake the feeling for hunger. I don't know how much water you drink, but it's worth thinking about.

Now that you've found it give it a chance. Read all the blogs by other folks. I'm sure no one here has the "perfect" anything or they wouldn't be here. Good job for what you've accomplished so far. We will help you so ...................Keep going!!!

What type of exercise are you doing?

MFP is a fantastic tool for changing the way you think in the right way!

Could you please explain how weight problems run in your family and what medical condition it is?

Losing weight slowly is the best way because its more likely to stay off so you're doing the right things.

Perhaps MFP though, is the way forward to change your mindset and make you realise what you're eating and how many calories in vs calories out are going in, plus how well balanced your diet it is terms of macros (carbs, proteins, fats, sodium etc)... it can only make you healthier!

I've lost 10lbs in about 3 months on here! Technically it should be hard for me to do so as I am very close to my perfect weight and in and always was, in the healthy weight range...just the higher end and increasing.

Keep up the good work, give it chance...add me as a friend if you need motivation!

Fillout your profile and add some friends. You have to make the commitment.

I think by the time you've reached target weight, the idea is you have learned (on your own, without calculating points or eating reconstituted prepackaged entrees) how to eat healthy foods in healthy portions.

I have found this site to be my favorite (and I have been on them all), for it's simplicity and lack of instruction.

I feel like it sinks in more what to eat and how much when you learn it on your own.

I have only been on here 2 months and have lost 13 lbs. I have 5-10 more to my goal weight, and will probably continue to log my food for a month or two once I get there to keep me motivated and on track - after that? I'll still hang around to log my exercise. Even once I no longer need to watch my calories so closely, it feels good to log my daily run, gym workout, or hike.

I think also once you're eating the right things, you will lose the guilty feelings.
Even if a meal is like 300 calories, if it's all a big pile of raw and steamed fresh vegetables, some black beans, and home made raw carrot ginger sauce and maybe a little tofu or something? I am proud, not guilty, for eating it.

If I blow 400 calories on french fries? I log it, and work around that the rest of the day (or next day). Or if I know I want movie popcorn in the evening, I log it in the morning and eat around that so I don't have to feel bad for indulging, you make room for the treats, and work it off with exercise when you don't.



Good luck! You can do it!

Hello and welcome!!! Boy I sure remember all those negative thoughts!!!!! I finally realized that I needed to start saying that I AM WORTH IT and SO ARE YOU!!!

This is a wonderful site and I pray that you will give it a chance. Please feel free to check out my profile and add me as a friend if you would like. I love supporting and helping otheres.

Hugs
Bev

No one said it will be easy!

The most likely reasons you are feeling tired might be because you're eating the wrong foods... do you eat many processed foods? A good indication of processed foods is the label, can you pronounce all the ingredients and know what they are? It may be that you're not getting enough iron, or that your blood is deficient in iron. Another thing that will give you more energy, which sounds counter-intuitive, is exercise!!! Do you do a lot of exercise? If not, try just getting out for a walk even for 15 minutes a day, then upping that to 20 or 30 when you're ready. It can do WONDERS for you, trust me. You will start to feel a lot better. I used to laze around the house a lot and be quite miserable. Once I started walking I gained so much motivation and felt a lot better about the weight loss thing.

If you already exercise I would say it's the foods you are eating. If you already are paying attention to eating whole foods, getting enough fiber, protein, good fats etc, then it may be something to do with your blood, my sister has low iron and takes supplements. You would have to go to a doctor about that one though.

The start of tracking is very daunting, but it is WORTH it! And for some people, like myself, it's the only way. I remember feeling the same way as you but pleease try it out for a week! Just one week, and try your best to stick with your calorie allowance, but don't freak if you go over. Best of luck to you.

I agree with some of the other posters: the app is nice, but spend some time digging around on the actual site. This place is amazing and will serve as your support. We're all here for you!

And, if you can--go see a nutritionist! Many insurances/hospital affiliates have something like a "just for me" program where you can go to a nutritionist for a number of visits for one program fee. Depending on insurance or income, this could be free for you.