Newbie Cutting Calories

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I am looking for some friends on here to help motivate me. I joined to lose weight and I've decided to try to reduce my calories to 1200 a day. I'm so eager to see if this works. I'm busy with 3 kids and I don't have much time for exercise.

megd44

Feel free to add me. I used this long ago, got off track and now back. Good luck!

kmweems2265

Doing the exact same goal plan! good luck!! It's all about rationing is what I've learned so far

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kmweems2265 wrote: »

Doing the exact same goal plan! good luck!! It's all about rationing is what I've learned so far

Thank you! How long have you been working at it and how much have you lost?

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megd44 wrote: »

Feel free to add me. I used this long ago, got off track and now back. Good luck!

I'm trying to add you but I can't figure out how to do it! Lol .....Help!

TeaBea

1200 is the lowest default minimum before exercise......so if it's not something you can master don't feel bad. I eat more (by choice) because I'm trying to minimize lean muscle mass loss (over 50). Just find a place where you can be consistent. It's not fast or slow that's important, it's consistent.

Just eat foods you like but account for your calories. It does work. Over time you will (naturally) tweak your food choices. You will find some foods more filling than others. Protein, fat & fiber are the usual suspects, but it's different combos for everyone.

Here are a couple good newbie threads......
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

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TeaBea wrote: »

1200 is the lowest default minimum before exercise......so if it's not something you can master don't feel bad. I eat more (by choice) because I'm trying to minimize lean muscle mass loss (over 50). Just find a place where you can be consistent. It's not fast or slow that's important, it's consistent.

Just eat foods you like but account for your calories. It does work. Over time you will (naturally) tweak your food choices. You will find some foods more filling than others. Protein, fat & fiber are the usual suspects, but it's different combos for everyone.

Here are a couple good newbie threads......
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

Thanks so much for your advice. This community and app feels better than any fancy gym. I'm thankful to have found it. I've been logging for 3 days now. It actually is addictive.

shellyld2016

Invitation sent. I have an open journal and am happy to support anyone that needs it.

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That's great! Thank you.