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Hello I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tanya. I am happy to be here and I have a lot of weight to lose. I need help staying motivated at times. I am looking forward to my new journey.

Hi Tanya, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:

this site is a great motivator. best wishes

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I do. This site is so supportive, motivational, helpful, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

I agree with BrenNew on logging your food for the day before you eat rather than after. I plan out my meals and workouts either first thing in the morning or the night before. It helps me stick to my goals.
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Yup, I also log my exercise too, along with my foods. It really helps!

Me too! My name is Erika and just started on this yesterday. I am very excited and look forward to meeting you all!

Hi Erika, welcome to MFP! :flowerforyou: