im new and scared

Hi.. hope things go well for you! What do you and hubby like to eat? Perhaps work around that to start. Logging what you eat first is a good way to see how to make any needed changes.
Best to you,
Gwen

Hello Cat and welcome. I agree with Gwen, just start using MFP now to track everything you eat. One reason people think they don't eat enough to be overweight is that they forget what they eat during the day. If you bite it, write it. See where you stand with your current habits then use that information to help guide you where you need to be. Don't forget to look at the nice nutritional tracking that MFP provides as well. No worries, just take things one step at a time and you both will live healthier and happier lived.

Cynthia

Hi Cat,
I'm pretty new myself and I hear you about being scared. I'm doing a weight loss plan recommended by my doctor and while each day, I wonder what the heck I'm doing, somehow, I am doing it. It has really helped to track my foods in My Fitness Pal and to attend the group class each week (offline). I'm just beginning to find my rhythm now and getting a little less scared. I have about 100 pounds to lose so I can be healthier and lower my cholesterol.

I think Gwen makes a lot of good points too! :-)

I wish you all the luck in the world.

Best, Abi

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Hello Cat, please feel to look at my food diary for some healthier options.

Please feel free to add me as a friend if you like.

Change is scary, but it is good. I am here any time if you would like to talk



Lesa

This is a very good website to join. I just joined on Saturday and have already lost 3lbs.
Don't be scared the hardest part is already over. You notice that your weight is a problem
and your doing something about it.

Good Luck!:happy:

Don't be scared, Attack this life change! You have made a wonderful step coming to this site! You can do it, i'm not saying it is going to be easy though! It takes a lot of dedication and hard work. It will also take time! Just hang in there and you will do great!

Hi Kat

Lost 21 lbs since January 19, 2012..............First Diet that has worked............

Be honest, eat what you want, within the Calorie Goal given to you. Use your diary to keep notes. My Goal is to weigh 170lbs, with a 34 inch waist and 17 inch neck..................30 lbs to go and I am excited, as I watch a couple of poimds a week drop off..........

Kat, do it.............do it because you can, with all the tools provided...........

Your friend

Bob

Welcome!! Don't be scared at all! I had set an, what I thought to be, unattainable goal of weighing 140 lbs. I weighed 208lbs. And as of today, I hit my goal!! Just take it one day at a time and weigh in weekly. No sooner, no later. Just make better choices, don't deprive yourself of foods. I still eat what I want, but a LOT less of it! If I go completely without chocolate, I can't help thinking about it and craving it! I cut out fast food and soda completely and the weight started melting away. I work out 5 days a week, 1 hour a day. Just typical gym workouts. You can do it!!! good luck!!!

Welcome!! Don't be scared at all! I had set an, what I thought to be, unattainable goal of weighing 140 lbs. I weighed 208lbs. And as of today, I hit my goal!! Just take it one day at a time and weigh in weekly. No sooner, no later. Just make better choices, don't deprive yourself of foods. I still eat what I want, but a LOT less of it! If I go completely without chocolate, I can't help thinking about it and craving it! I cut out fast food and soda completely and the weight started melting away. I work out 5 days a week, 1 hour a day. Just typical gym workouts. You can do it!!! good luck!!!

How long did it take you to lose that weight?

Don't be scared! You are making the first step to success by joining this site. Seriously, this site has helped people in so many ways, I am thankful a friend suggested it to me. Biggest thing I can suggest is in moderation. Don't get too crazy and change your daily lifestyle with extreme changes right away. ease into it. Being healthy is a lifestyle. Not just til you lose the weight you want. When my boyfriend and I started cooking, (we do the same as you and your husband, same types of ingredients but different ways of cooking them) we started using skinnytaste.com . i love that website, delicious AND healthy food. Good luck on your journey and feel free to add me
alix.

Hi.

Change is scary - read that absorb it, scream about it, then embrace it. If you want to change you have to make scary decisions. You already made one, opening your heart to this site and these people and saying you are scared. Now on to the other things that need to happen.

First off, friend me if you can - I have been doing this for damn near 35 years and have learned a lot in the process.

When you start trying to lose weight the first thing I hope you are doing is looking at your diet and exercise. Both need to change to make this work. When you first start to exercise you may actually gain weight - don't fret - it is working! Muscle weighs more than fat and also BURNS more than fat. So lets make some muscle. Recently I have lost 13 pounds, but lost more than 6 inches in my waist and butt, and have visible muscles in my arms and calves. Generally you need to see how your body feels. You are saying your stomach is upsetting you - it is time.

As I said, friend me. I can help! I am short on time here, but private conversations through the mail app is really helpful.

Good luck. And stick with it!

hi cat :blushing: i have a belly that i seem to like to show everyone but by me watching my calories and...fat grams its starting to stay well hidden

This site / App for the phone is the perfect tool that you can use to help achieve any sort of goal you have with diet / nutrition / changing your body. But first you must learn a bit about nutrition. You will find the following information most helpful when trying to lose weight:

1. You must create a calorie deficit - (your body needs to burn more calories than you eat )
2.You must keep a high metabolism. This comes from eating small meals every 2.5 to 3 hours.
3. Most people need to split their calories up to 50% proteins, 30% carbs, 20% fats.
4. Find what your "Maintaining" daily calorie intake is, and go somewhere between 300-500 calories below it every day. This will
keep your fat loss at a healthy range (2-3 lbs a week).
5. Ignore the cravings
6. Have support - You have that right here.


The quick 6 rules about dieting :-D Its all quite confusing, but if you do some research you can find out all the pertinent information you need in no time. Also, feel free to PM me with any questions. Nutrition and dieting is my specialty.

hi, am Patrice i use to be super fit when i was younger but i had a baby and never lost the weight! Am afraid because i dont want to be a sterotype most of my family is big and has bad heath promblems. this is what am trying to avoid ive loss 30 pounds so far ive been useing smartones meals as a easy calorie counter! it really works if you are trying to find something thats easy but also herbal life meal shakes are good too!

Hey i have been using mfp for 60 days! It is a great tool i would recommened it to anyone trting to lose weight. Goodluck:-)