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New and need motivation

Chrissie3005
Chrissie3005 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey. My name is Chrissie and I have 60lbs to lose by Christmas. We are camping with friends at a seculded beach. So I want to look great. I had a hard marriage break up and took off 35lbs from stress and walking to try to get away from my problems. only to meet a man who is wonderful. We went to dinner alot and had wine with meals. I have now put on all my stress weight loss.. so i need a check in mate to remind me to stay on track. I am in Albany in western Australia. Anyone near would be great. But i will accept friends world wide. Thanks :)

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  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Hello Chrissie. My name is Marta. I have 60lbs to lose as well. You can add me. I am in USA
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    60 lb in 4 months is 210,000 fewer calories than you burn, or about 1750 calorie deficit each day.
    As a rough estimate, your basic metabolic rate is about 1750 calories each day.

    I suppose you could exercise a lot and earn some calories to eat, but a calorie deficit of 1750 per day is going to be very, very difficult to achieve persistently for 4 months, and I wouldn't want to have to cancel my vacation plans to visit you in hospital for Christmas.
  • lorrainebenj51
    lorrainebenj51 Posts: 107 Member
    Hi Chrissie nice to meet you.
    I live in Rockingham WA ive been using the app just a few wks but find it helpful..if i can help you with anything or just support would love to b friends☺
  • haylz2108
    haylz2108 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi Chrissie. I just came across your post. Are you still in Albany? Are you still using this site? Haha I know your post is a year old now.
  • seat151
    seat151 Posts: 172 Member
    I am in Perth so hello if you are still here!
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