Today is the first day of the rest of my life!

GirlOnAMission94

Hi MFP!

Here I am again! Hopefully 2nd time around I'll be more successful

I'm 5'7 and weigh 204.2 lbs, I'm on a mission to rid myself of 64.2 of those lbs within 12 months, I think that's a reasonable time frame.

Anyone with similar goals and starting weights?

Feel free to add me

McKenzieLeigh

I am much shorter than you at 5;'3", but a starting weight of 214.

I am currently at 196 and still going with over 100 day streak. I fall down, but I log everyday and I am not giving up!

My goal weight is set at 140 for now too.

Good luck to you!

ETA: spelling

LaraeTX

we are the same height, and I also stared out at 204 pounds. Welcome to the great site. Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish.

mehpinkgirlie2013

I have a similar amount to lose also. I started at 199lbs, have lost 17lbs so far, but my goal weight is 126lbs. I'm 5ft 4'

I'll add you both just now, if you don't mind? xx

abrockhausen

I am 5'4 and started at 217lbs. First goal is to get to 160. Feel free to add me.

_HeartsOnFire_

Here are some links with tips.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Best of luck!

GirlOnAMission94

Graceisjinxed - thanks a bunch for those links, will be going through them today.

ladyargentum

Hey,
I'm 166cm (5'5") with a stating weight of 216lbs, current weight 205lbs. Goal weight 68kg (150lbs). Been using MFP for 8 weeks now and going strong.
Feel free to add me

AceCC86

Adding you!

I'm 27 and 5'4". Starting at 205, with my goal weight being 135, so it sounds like we have similar goals!