Newbie here :)

Hello all. I'm new to all this so any pointers on anything would be much appreciated. I'm looking forward to the new "challenge" I've joined. I don't have 40 pds (close to) to lose, but will definitely motivate me to lose what I need to.

weigh & measure all your foods and log everything you eat. it will make you more accountable. when I started on here I never realized what I thought as 1 serving was really 2 or 3 (sometimes more)

and if you're not sure about something, just ask. there's a wealth of knowledge around here.

Thanks for the tip..wow, this really makes you more aware of what you eat!

Log in all food, regardless if you go over your calories. (looks at my diet calendar for last night...eugh. Shouldn't have had sushi)

I get more by reading peoples journals and participating. I don't get much out of the challanges but they are fun from time to time! What ever works for you, DEF Log all food!

I am new here too and I have found that just in a few days of recording everything I eat, it makes me want to eat less.

I have tried the whole counting calories thing and it isn't for me. I tried, but find it frustrating. I have found that I am more aware of serving size than I used to be and try to keep 90% of my eating lean meats and fresh fruits and veggies with a couple of cheat meals a week. That seems to be working for me so far.

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