Starting Calorie counting

[shrinkingannie]

I'm very excited about finishing my journey in here. I tried calorie counting once before and I couldn't stick to it, but I kinda got stuck in a rut where I had no faith in myself at all and always saw myself failing so I couldn't stick to anything. But doing lipotrim has given me some self belief, if I can eat nothing for five weeks I can eat moderately too and it is so much nicer too. I stopped lipotrim on my doctors advice, but I do feel better in myself so I don't mind if this is slower. I've joined MFP and I'm on 1200 calories a day. I'll prob eat the same stuff initially till I get into the swing of it. Looking forward to getting to know you all

 

[linski24]

Good luck Annie ... You CAN do it

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[BerryBerry]

Good luck Annie- if you can hack a VLCD calorie counting will be a breeze for you

What kind of things do you like to eat?

 

[shrinkingannie]

Hi thanks for the welcome. I like everything - literally, except celery. Carbs have been a bit of an issue for me in the past, ie I find it hard to stop at 1 piece bread, cracker, chocolate. So I'm planning each day as this makes it easier for me, also I've discovered I don't like having dinner every day so about 3 days a week I'll have soup and pitta or something similar and that is easier on the cals iykwim.

 

[donnamarie]

Hi Annie
I've just downloaded the Mfp app and I'm on 1200 too.
I did a vlcd from April to July lost 3 stone but have put on 2 stone since stopping.
I've never done calorie counting before but with the Mfp I'm hoping to succeed
Have a long way to go (4 stone to lose) so I'll be around this site a lot.
I'm starting tomorrow..(Wednesday) x

 

[Clanger72]

I've never done calorie counting before but with the Mfp I'm hoping to succeed

Before july I'd never tried calorie counting either but with the aid of mfp to keep me on track I've managed to lose weight & learnt to eat sensibly. If your serious about wanting to lose weight and honest with yourself about everything you eat then you will succeed

Good luck x

 

[donnamarie]

Before july I'd never tried calorie counting either but with the aid of mfp to keep me on track I've managed to lose weight & learnt to eat sensibly. If your serious about wanting to lose weight and honest with yourself about everything you eat then you will succeed

Good luck x

Thank you.
Yes I'm serious I'm tracking everything on Mfp.
Only day 1 today but I'm feeling good positive and in control