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Posted 2/7/2013 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
I am so excited because I am finally started my weight loss plan. I was so tired getting on the scales and my weight would be climbing each week. My Dr. shared the app my fitness pal with me. I was amazed to see the calorie count of my foods I was eating. After reviewing it, I knew then why I was gaining so much weight.

I put myself on a 1200 calorie diet. I have done well all week. I have started going to the gym also. It makes me a little nervous because I don't want to trigger a fibro flare. I am sore, but it will be worth it in the long run. I was amazed my first day at the gym what I could do. I have to remind myself the word of moderation. I am just so ready to shed these pounds.

The app is so wonderful. You can scan your foods and it let's you know the content you ate. It lets you know how many calories you have for the day. It calculated my diet plan with the amount of weight I wanted to lose. It's easy to use. You can connect with friends on there to.

Post Edited (ak angel) : 2/7/2013 1:07:51 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/7/2013 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Is it something you do on the computer? Or do you have to have an ipad?

Good luck with this. It sounds like it will work and a fun way to count calories...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/7/2013 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats!

Stay on the wagon.
Posted 2/7/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats. I use my fitness pal too, it really makes you realize what you are eating, and make better choices.

Karen, you can sign up online, but there is also an app for your phone.
Posted 2/7/2013 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Karen- you can go on line and sign up or it comes in an app also for your phone or tablet.
Posted 2/7/2013 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Msmegz- your right that it helps you make healthier choices. I was going to eat a chicken pot pie yesterday and I look at the calories. Wow, it was over 600 calories for one. I use to eat two of them. Lol I now know why I gained so much. I bet lots of time I was eating 3000 calories a day or more. 1200 is a huge difference I see. I am hungry!
Posted 2/7/2013 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
Bravo!  Good job!  I hope it keeps working well for you. yeah
Posted 2/7/2013 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Just be careful not to overdo it :)

Remember that to work out, your body needs fuel. If you cut your calories too low, and you work out without giving yourself something to burn, it can actually have the opposite effect and you can lose muscle instead of fat and/or even put on more weight.

And drink LOTS of water. That's the one thing that always gets me. I never drink enough water.

It sounds like an awesome start to the new year. Definitely keep us posted!

It would be cool to see how much weight you lose from week to week, if you dont mind sharing. Where are you starting from? And where do you want to end up?
Posted 2/9/2013 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Yay for you! It sounds like you are definately ready and going for the gusto. I believe you can do it. Thanks for being an inspiration and reminder that fibro or not we are able to continue being healthy. If you don't mind what is the on-line thing called so I could look at that? And keep going strong : )
Posted 2/9/2013 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
Lisa you can go on line and sign up. It's called my fitness pal. You can use it through I phone and tablets. It sure keeps me in control now. The gym is not too bad. I was able to do 350 calories today. Baby steps for me! I love scanning my food.
Posted 2/9/2013 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
AK Angel, I lost 85 pounds by counting carbs...which is extremely easy, by the way.  I was never hungry and kept myself at 1,200 calories a day by allowing myself only so may carbs.  I've kept the weight off for years because this is a way of life for me....not a diet.  If you are interested in what I did, you can email me and I'll send you information.

 

I'm glad you are having some success but you should be able to lose weight without being hungry.  Actually, I didn't really deprive myself of anything.  Moderation and portion control was included.

 

Sherrine

Posted 2/9/2013 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Sherri- I am taking a medication that actually gives you hungar pains and therefore you gain weight. It's so strong that it drives me nuts. I have tried to change this med so many times, with no good results. All it has done is cost me more money at the Dr's office. I try to take is as I lay my head down at night, so I feel less of the hungar pains. I try to ignore them because I know it's false appetite. It can be hard sometimes.

I am still in a learning face I see because I have to learn to make better choices. My diet consist of carbs, sugars and red meats. By scanning my foods I see the huge calories I was taking in. I use to eat chicken pot pies(2) and that is 1300 cal. alone. I see for a few weeks it's going to be a challenge on picking healthier choices. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 2/9/2013 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
Angel, I'm in the same fix. My meds give me rediculious cravings for carbs and sweets. I'm fighting craving all of the time. I'd just be finished eating and I want more!
I'm trying to drink more water when it hits but that will backfire on me because I take two lasix a day! LOL!
Posted 2/9/2013 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the post Ak Angel, I just downloaded the app and was pleasantly surprised to find it supports Australian brands. I am like Sherrine and know I need to cut down on my carbs and love that it counts everything not just calories. I am going to recommend it to my son who is doing body building but is losing weight, I have been trying to tell him he needs to eat more protein and carb so this will give him a great indication because he can actually find out what he needs to eat to maintain his weight. Thanks again for sharing.
Posted 2/10/2013 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
myfitnesspal.com is on the computer and on the phones. So is Loseit.com. That is for both computer and phones. Both are great that you can scan the upc on things and it puts it into the program.
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