Similar stats anyone? (5ft 6 and 223.5lbs)

lynnep_09

Just starting out on MFP having followed SW for years. Bit wary, particularly with having to weigh and measure everything.

Setting MFP for a 2lb weight loss per week is giving me a daily calorie total of 1370.

How about you guys?

privy95

Can I suggest you start out with a slightly less aggressive goal? You can lower your calories and increase your goal later, but sometimes too drastic of a goal can be hard to maintain and lead to overheating which leads to discouragement which leads to quitting. Find foods you love and enjoy them in quantities that fit your goal. Starting with smaller changes can be less overwhelming and make weight loss more sustainable. Good luck on your journey! You can do this!

cmriverside

I started at just about the same place as you 12 years ago. I lost 65 pounds in about eight months to hit a goal, then went on to lose another 15 after a bit of a rest. I'm still at that goal weight (21-22 BMI) 12 years on now.

Here are two really good starter threads. This site works a lot differently than many other calories calculator/weigh loss sites, it will help you to understand how it all comes together. Welcome and good luck.

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

https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032625391-How-does-MyFitnessPal-calculate-my-initial-goals-