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I am Donnie and I found this site today and I have joined up, it all looks so good, although I haven't quite found my way around the site as yet.

I have loads of weight to lose so I am going to need some help and advice along the way.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

DONNIE x

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  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
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    I am Donnie and I found this site today and I have joined up, it all looks so good, although I haven't quite found my way around the site as yet.

    I have loads of weight to lose so I am going to need some help and advice along the way.

    Looking forward to getting to know you all.

    DONNIE x


    Hi Donnie, 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! :wink:
    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. :smile:
    Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP! :love:
    Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
    As for exercise, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
    It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
    I also recently aquired the Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too! :happy:
    So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to! :smile:
  • msh0530
    msh0530 Posts: 1,675 Member
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    Welcome! You can do this! I was unsure that anything would ever work for me, but this is the answer to my prayers. The food log is wonderful, and works as long as you use it. :) Just remember, your journey to a healthy lifestyle is all about smart choices! Have a good ride - Mary
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
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    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site if you don't already. I :heart: it here. This site is so motivational, helpful, supportive, easy to use, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • dcrump
    dcrump Posts: 13
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    Welcme Donnie and good luck with your plan. You will do great.
  • AlmostHot
    AlmostHot Posts: 312 Member
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    Welcome, the support is here, just get involved! :wink: All the best with your weight loss!:happy: