New to MFP, looking for some helpful hints

sgballow
sgballow Posts: 40 Member
in Introduce Yourself
I joined MFP yesterday and I am so impressed, I am hopeing some of you vets out there can give me some tips as to how you have become successful. I am also interested in some new friends, I am always willing to help and keep others motivated!! Thanks so much!

I have to say that I really appreciate everyones comments it is so wonderful to know that everyone here is here to help! Thank you so much and I look forward to going through this journey with each and everyone of my new friends!

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  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    welcome to MFP! please feel free to add me, I have been here almost a year and have really benefitted from MFP because my friends have been so supportive to me. Good luck!
  • robinrkirkland
    robinrkirkland Posts: 26 Member
    Biggest tip is to stick with it. It will take a long time to get to your goal but you'll never get there if you don't stick with it.
  • TinaCleg_cancel
    TinaCleg_cancel Posts: 276
    You will find lots of support and great information. I love how people are willing to share what works and does not work for them! Feel free to add me as support. You can do it !
  • tinana_RN
    tinana_RN Posts: 541 Member
    Do the best that you can to stick to your goals- I know there are a lot of people that eat "clean" only, but I just make sure to eat certain things in moderation only. I drink lots of water, I cut out all soda, and I exercise at least 5 days a week. If you're just starting out, even walking is better than nothing.

    Feel free to add me if you'd like :)
  • PrincessKittenpants
    PrincessKittenpants Posts: 144
    :smile: You can add me. I can always use more motivational friends!
  • LauritaS767
    LauritaS767 Posts: 71 Member
    Welcome to MFP, feel free to add me! I' ve lost 110 lbs, and have managed to keep it off for almost 4 years. This site is my motivation to keep going!
  • AEB_WV
    AEB_WV Posts: 323 Member
    Some things you might find helpful: Don't skip breakfast or drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day. Take it slow and think of this as a journey to a healthy lifestyle, not a diet to lose weight. Read labels on your groceries and look up calories before you eat out. Menu planning is a big help. If you have in mind what you're going to eat for the day it really helps keep you from grabbing something unhealthy. Don't give up! You are very young and this is a great thing you are doing that will benefit the rest of your life. Feel free to add me if you like and good luck on this journey!
  • em435
    em435 Posts: 210 Member
    Welcome!

    If you haven't yet, have a look at some of the threads in the diet/fitness sections of the forums - I've learnt a heck of a lot from them and made some good friends already!

    Feel free to add me too

    :-)
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    If you'd like to add me as a friend, I have listed everything I've learned along the way on my blog here.
  • Andrea681
    Andrea681 Posts: 178 Member
    Welcome! I'm always looking for new friends so if you'd like feel free to send me a friend request so we can help each other stay motivated!
  • LCFulmer
    LCFulmer Posts: 183 Member
    Welcome... you can add me as a friend... I've found that having the app on my phone really helps with tracking my food. Either right before I eat or after I log my meal... I don't wait until later because of my busy schedule I may very well forget what I ate. Don't let haters get under your skin... keep at it.. get your mind set and just do it. Get some stuff in front of you that you are aiming for... Me I had this very jean dress that I'm wearing as a goal to get in and I'm in it. So next is another dress... keep it in front of you... Vision of want you want for you. :happy:
  • itecson
    itecson Posts: 22 Member
    Feel free to add me as a friend too! Welcome to MFP, it's a great support network.

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