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hi jason im new aswell, question is drinking more water important? i have a habit of dehdrating myself. i dont feel like i need to drink. but if it helps i might fill up a bottle and keep it with me all day and ill just drink it coz i know i should then hopefully it will become habit 
.any way hi and good luck
.any way hi and good luck
Addiecakes
New member
Welcome to the forums, Jason! Your ideas sound excellent, and I would suggest signing up for a free account at fitday.com. There you can log everything you eat and it will break down exactly how many calories you're taking in, as well as vital nutritional information to make sure that you're getting what your body needs. It is an excellent tool and has definitely changed the way I eat.
I would also encourage you to take a look at the diary section of the forums and consider starting your own. Keeping a journal will help hold you accountable for what steps you're taking toward weight loss and will also let others offer advice and celebrate your victories ... and also encourage you through the inevitable tough spots.
Best wishes to you, hope you enjoy yourself here.
I would also encourage you to take a look at the diary section of the forums and consider starting your own. Keeping a journal will help hold you accountable for what steps you're taking toward weight loss and will also let others offer advice and celebrate your victories ... and also encourage you through the inevitable tough spots.
Best wishes to you, hope you enjoy yourself here.
KaraCooks
New member
Hi and welcome.
The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.
The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.
I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.
Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read.
Hope that helps you to get started.
The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.
The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.
I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.
Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read.
Hope that helps you to get started.
slimbride2b
New member
Hi Jason, I'm new too! Just joined yesterday. I heard a really good idea about getting enough water each day. If you buy a bottle of water in the morning, then every time you fill it up mark the top with a dot and you can monitor your daily water intake.
Good luck!
Good luck!
