Hi! Trying this out because WW is too expensive. :/
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My recommendation to you is find some friends who are going about weight loss the right way and stay away from the ppl who are consuming too few calories. Also, everybody's and "expert" on here but the bottom line is you gotta figure out what works for YOU. And keep it simple! I just came from a forum post and how many cals someone is supposed to be consuming and even I got confused and I'm an old pro at weight loss! I lost my weight in the 80s, gained a little back with a failed pregnancy in 1996 and have kept it off since! Welcome and I'm sending a request!
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Good choice. At the end of the day, WW exists for profit . . . if everyone lost the weight, WW would go out of business
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I did the same. I started with WW, then I used both for awhile, then eventually just transitioned to MFP all the way and cancelled WW. I was apprehensive at first, but after using both I found I like MFP much better, and it has given me much better results. It is SO much easier and quicker to track foods, you can find almost ANYTHING in the MFP database. Also logging exercise is much more motivating with MFP than with WW, as you can really see the calorie effects when you work harder, where with WW it's pretty unclear. It has worked great for me, and the info and support here is much better. Plus you can't beat free. :happy:
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Hi.
I have done WW a million times. In 2007 I lost 20 pounds. I know everyone says if you work the plan the plan works, but I am going to give calorie counting a try. I just need to be consistant with my tracking. I couldn't pay the 42.95 since I lost my job. That made me feel depressed and I just didn't care anymore. Now I have a new job starting this fall and want to lose some weight before then and continue on from there.
I need all the support I can get too.0 -
I also am a former WW member. After a friend recommended this site to me, I quit WW and used that money for a family membership at our local fitness center. WW is a wonderful program ..... but I am doing so much better with MFP.0
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I've done this for over 330 days. On a budget and started when I was unemployed. Lots of friends were doing medical weight loss and meal plans, no cash for that for sure. Joining a gym was totally out of the question, so I made do with what I did have, which was a new pair of tennis shoes, an iPod, and the will to change the way I felt.
I invested in myself, through research, and watching the changes in my body and on the scales. I would add foods about every three weeks, see if they made a change in weight. Because I'm a volume eater, I picked foods that I already liked and could eat a lot of that didn't have a lot of calories.
Check out my blog in May 2012 for all of the things I learned over the almost year I've been sticking with MFP. I haven't missed a day in logging since I signed up, and really I would be lost in the details if I didn't have this wonderful service---FOR FREE!
Best of luck to you! Eat smart!! You can do this! Really you can do this! 0 -
Oh, you guys are so awesome... I am overwhelmed by how fantastic the advice and support has been just in the hour since I've joined! I think I'm gonna like it here. :drinker:0
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Welcome! I did weight watchers a few years ago and it worked, but like you the monthly fee just really seemed to be adding up. I am down 17 pounds since May 22 on MFP. The community on here is very supportive and it will work it you concentrate on your food choices and exercise. I think you will find everything you need here, the calorie trackers, exercse trackers, group support, and motivation....all for free! Yeah!0
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this site is great! I can track my calories and see where I go wrong and what to cut out and it helps me make smarter choices and its all free!
I tried WW with my mom once and I couldnt stand it. I'm glad I have this place, I've only been here a week and I've lost 4 pounds good luck! you can add me for support if you'd like 0 -
I never tried ww because it's expensive. I weigh for the first time tomorrow so wish me luck. I really like this site and it keeps me accountable, not only to myself, but my buddies. Good luck! Exercise seems to be the key. I LOVE Zumba! Dance/aerobics works for me, and love the music with it. I usually drink more water during the day while exercising, too. You'll do great!0
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Hi Jean! I also did WW but didn't lose as much as I have counting calories. And like you said, it was too expensive. I'm new to this site too, so feel free to add me as a friend.0
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MFP is free, easy, and it works! Just be patient and follow the plan. You will see results - slowly, but surely. Just beware some of the dumb advice some of the know-it-alls around here give. :noway:0
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Good choice. At the end of the day, WW exists for profit . . . if everyone lost the weight, WW would go out of business
My hubby has been telling me this for years... I always wanted to try WW, finally did on a deal with my insurance company. Long story short, they switched points system on me smack in the middle which involved a $25+ purchase to even count your points that wasn't reimbursed! All in all, I actually gained about 10 lbs in the 10 weeks
Just wasn't for me, too complicated!
I've been using this site for a year now, have gone up and down, but stayed within a 10 lb range so I'm actually pretty pleased with myself0 -
I never did join WW...can't justify the cost. I suppose if I had that kind of money I would join a gym!
Work out hard, be honest with yourself and find some great friends with similar goals...it will work 0 -
Welcome to MFP, the people here are great and very supportive. Also with great advice, so.... what do you have in mind, exercise dvds, healthy eating, gym, running, etc...0
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Welcome to MFP. A friend showed me this app on my phone and I was hooked. I works much better then WW.0
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Welcome to MFP good lookin'!
Rule #1: do NOT deprive yourself of what you love 100% of the time. If you have a really bad craving for chocolate, have a piece. If you have a really bad craving for something else, have it now and then. Completely removing the foods you love from your life will usually result in failure 90% of the time. Eating what you want, in moderation and within your allowance, you'll hardly realise you're even on a diet. FACT.
I tried Slimming World prior to calorie counting and whilst I had success with losing 2 stone, I often derailed and put weight back on before starting over again - a cycle of absolute idiosy. However, with calorie counting you're not limited to what foods you can or cannot have, you have an 'allowance' that, for me at least, you can 'spend' on what you want - within reason of course.0 -
I'm another convert from WW. I joined under their Points Program and was losing weight just fine. Then the switch to Points Plus and I was starving and stopped losing weight. They should have never changed it. I told myself that I would spend the money for it until it stopped working for me. That is when I found MFP. LOVE the site!! LOVE that it's FREE!!! LOVE the community!! LOVE how easy it was to make friends. I started 39 days ago and have lost 10 lbs and am going strong. One of the best features is that the exercise gives you a lot more credit on this site than WW etools.0
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I used WW a few years ago and lost some weight, but had to cancel because of the cost (I only used the eTools for around $20 a month I think?). Anyhow I unfortunately gained back 25lbs so I decided I needed to get back on track and MFP was suggested to me and I like it better. I like that I don't have to convert everything into points and figure out how many, ect. I also feel this website is more supportive and has more information that teaches you how to be healthy longterm.
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I decided to come here instead of WW as well. Welcome!0
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Hi there, I have been successful on WW on the old system, but just found new system so long winded. MFP is amazing and support is second to none, but best of all it's free.
Add me if you want and I'll be happy to support you on your weightloss journey. 0 -
thius site is awesome if you use the reports and log exercise as well,0
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I have tried WW online and this is really similar. I think you will like this one more because its FREE! LOL but it is a very helpful site it really keeps me on track and I have lost 11lbs so far. So good luck to you!0
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Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day.0
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Same story here. Did WW for one month and gained weight. Then I went to sparkpeople which worked fine but I wanted to be able to sync my fitbit which led me to MyfitnessPal! I much prefer seeing what I'm actually eating as opposed to just seeing 3 points or 6 points etc. Being able to look at a moments notice at how much fiber or sodium I've had is awesome! Myfitnesspal helps you make better choices of what you put in your mouth.0
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LOVE Love LOVE MFP0
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