If you could tell one thing to newbies on MFP....
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Stop reading through all the recent posts, it gets addictive and you NEED TO GO TO BED!0
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Who are you? No seriously.... who the **** are you? That is honestly the most important question you need to ask yourself.
The science of losing weight is actually pretty simple. Most of the dogma that disguises itself as science is BS, do your research and work out your cals and nutrient needs and stick to it... simple isn't it...
The rest of the equation is behavioural and that's where it gets tricky.
When it comes to food... who are you?? What are your current behaviours in terms of meal timing and frequency? Can you tweak what you currently do to fit your cals without completely overhauling your lifestyle? Do you like structure or flexibility? Are you time poor or finanically tight?
In terms of exercise, what will motivate you? Are you competative and social? Would you prefer quiet time on your own?
What do you want to achieve broadly? Health, fitness, performance, strength, speed, hotness?
What are your genetic possibilities? learn to love them!0 -
whatever you do, do not......and I can't emphasize this enough......do not listen to Nickelback, it is bad for your ears \m/
funniest. thing. i've read. for AGES!!!!! laughing so much i cried and nearly peed. cheers for that!!0 -
Get to bed early - you will need it if you are exercising more but it's also a good way to avoid the late night munchies!
Weigh your food, a few grams either way can make quite a big difference with some foods like cheese.
Cook more - you know what has gone in and you can make recipes healthier.0 -
Thanks brilliant advice, wish I had found this site earlier , Love all the support you guys give.0
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Before asking a question in the forums, use the "search" function first. Most likely, the same question has been asked before.0
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Don't quit!0
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whatever you do, do not......and I can't emphasize this enough......do not listen to Nickelback, it is bad for your ears \m/
What exactly does this have to do with losing weight, gaining muscle, or being healthy? I happen to listen to Nickelback all the time and it doesn't hinder my ability to exercise or eat right. I enjoy the music and it boosts my happy hormones.
However, I would tell a newbie to feed their body. It's not about how little you eat. It's about eating healthy and getting off your rear end. Exercise! Lift weights! You're not going to end up with muscles on top of muscles if you lift. You will, however, strengthen your body and be able to burn more at rest. It takes time. Don't be mad because you don't lose it all overnight.0 -
Thankyou that is exactly what happened to me iam a newbie at MFP i went back on mfp and went back 3 days and found i had 3 meals that were loaded with sodium thats why the 3 pound weight gain today now i can stop crying0
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Don't let the jerks on the message boards steer you away!
This!!! and be determined...everyday is a new day to give it your best try. You WILL stray but get right back on course0 -
Track, track, track. Everything, everyday. If you see what your putting in your body you will be less likely to keep putting it in your body that is if you are in fact serious about losing weight.
We got to where we were (are) by making bad food choices, this journey is all about changing that mindset.0 -
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I would say that you can't get to the forums from the phone app, so get on a PC and ask questions and seek help, tips and advice from the great people on here.0
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keep your sense of humor b/c you're going to need it.0
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To take every piece of advice on the forum with a tiny grain of salt. But not this piece of advice, take it like a meteor crashing down to earth.0
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I really REALLY wish I knew who I saw post this originally, but:
GUILT DOES NOT BURN CALORIES.
Really. Food is not the enemy. True, there are foods that are better for you than others, but once you've eaten something, the deed is done. What possible good does it do to beat yourself up if you chose chocolate cake over high fiber oatmeal for breakfast one morning? I truly want to tell people that when I read posts along the lines of "OMG, I just ruined EVERYTHING because I ate X!" No, you didn't ruin anything. Just...make a healthier choice the next time you eat, that's all.0 -
Don't "save up" your calories for that special dinner, or restaurant outing that you have planned with your friends because you might just end up bingeing instead.0
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"Guilt don't burn calories, neither does shame." ~Advice from a Sideways Dog0
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I really REALLY wish I knew who I saw post this originally, but:
GUILT DOES NOT BURN CALORIES.
Really. Food is not the enemy. True, there are foods that are better for you than others, but once you've eaten something, the deed is done. What possible good does it do to beat yourself up if you chose chocolate cake over high fiber oatmeal for breakfast one morning? I truly want to tell people that when I read posts along the lines of "OMG, I just ruined EVERYTHING because I ate X!" No, you didn't ruin anything. Just...make a healthier choice the next time you eat, that's all.
Hahah ^^^^ THIS!!!0 -
dont forget that spending time here is not a way to burn calories.0
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