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davidj101
davidj101 Posts: 2
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Hi. My name is David and I started using this system on May 5th, so not quite at a month now. I have lost about 8 lbs but it sure seems slow. Especially when I am out an see friends eating pizza! I am just looking for folks to encourage and be encouraged by so I thought I would give this posting stuff a try. Let me know who is out there and how youre doing.

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  • mdianne58
    mdianne58 Posts: 51 Member
    I sent you a friend request. Others will be along soon I'm sure. You will find lots of friendly helpful people here.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hi David!
  • Sunpoet
    Sunpoet Posts: 65 Member
    Hi David, it sounds like your heading in the right direction. Remember, slow and steady weight loss is the key to keeping it off. You can friend me if you like, I love helping to motivate people.
  • Csanchez7
    Csanchez7 Posts: 5
    good luck with your goals!
  • littlemoonsandy
    littlemoonsandy Posts: 1,930
    Hi David, I started about the same time you did..So far I have found MFP to be very motivational..You can friend me if you'd like..
  • slinne
    slinne Posts: 46 Member
    Hey David! Welcome! I started back with MFP a couple days ago. This is a great place for encouragement and support. I will send you a friend request! Have a good one!
  • davidj101
    davidj101 Posts: 2
    Hi. I see you are doing well on your goals. Great! I am still gettinng used to all this and appreciate the support of friends out there. I am hoping to get to 205 by Fathers day!
  • shane9894
    shane9894 Posts: 23
    Hey David,

    I know exactly what your saying when you see people eating big macs, pizza, and everything you love but trust me it get's easier over time. And over time you figure out ways to be able to go with your friends out to eat and not starve. There are some tricks to eating out that can help in that regard. Weight loss is a slow process if your doing it right but make sure you are eating enough. A lot of people that are dieting think they can just cut out eating all together and your body thinks it's starving and it's actually counter-productive. I suggest spreading your meals out and trying to eat 5x a day (smaller portions and that's three meals and 2 small snacks). It might sound crazy but I have more success losing the pounds when I am getting 1800-2000 calories a day as opposed 1300-1500. Add me and I will share some other tips for you.

    Shane

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