If you could tell one thing to newbies on MFP....
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Nikki_42
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....I'd tell them to take lots of before pictures when starting their new life style. I have a couple, but really regret not having standard one (same clothes, pose, etc.) to see if I can tell the 'then vs. now" differences.
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....I'd tell them to take lots of before pictures when starting their new life style. I have a couple, but really regret not having standard one (same clothes, pose, etc.) to see if I can tell the 'then vs. now" differences.
I really wish I had done this. I've taken some after I started and can see the differences...0 -
You're eventually going to have to break up with or severely limit your time with Cardio. You're eventually going to break up with or forget about the scale once you get to a certain point.. and you will actually be able to use the mirror to track weekly/monthl progress.
Make peace with that now and save yourself a 12 month plateau later.0 -
yeah...the scale isn't a good indicator of how well you are doing.0
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EAT BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES!!!0
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Do not trust the numbers MFP sets out. Do your research and choose your own calorie goal.0
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Thanks, Everyone. I'm technically a newbie! Keep them coming...0
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It takes lots of determination.0
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What outfit/clothing do you recommend someone wear? I've been hesitant to take pics just because I don't like seeing myself this weight!0
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Don't believe that bodybuilder's give good advice to those who do not wish to be a bodybuilder.
You DO NOT have to lift heavy or guzzle protein to look good naked. If that is your thing then more power to you, but you don't have to.0 -
Measure!0
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Set your goal at 1 lb/week (or less).0
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EAT BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES!!!
This. Also, opt to lose 1 pound per week, not more.0 -
Don't let the jerks on the message boards steer you away!0
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The scale might seem evil but It really shows you how your diet was the previous day. If you had a sodium filled day, it will show on the scale the next morning, but know that that is excess water and is not fat.
Know that You are going to meet your goals.. you just have to stick with it and stay on track. Don't let a minor slip up discourage you from reaching your goals. YOU CAN DO THIS!0 -
....I'd tell them to take lots of before pictures when starting their new life style. I have a couple, but really regret not having standard one (same clothes, pose, etc.) to see if I can tell the 'then vs. now" differences.
Yes! I wish I had done this too... I didn't take any before pics, and only have very few to compare to...0 -
Eating "bad" food once in awhile isn't a deal breaker. Skipping a workout day isn't either. This is a lifestyle change, find something you can stick with long term.0
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DO NOT Starve yourself then kill yourself with exorcise. Eating 1000 Calories and Burning 1000calories in a day is a recipe for disaster. Believe it or not, eating will help you lose weight if you do it right.0
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Don't just eat 1200 calories!0
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don't get upset with people who delete you. its there loss0
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