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lavacava
lavacava Posts: 14
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all!

I'm new on the website, obviously. :)

I'm 22, 5'7" and currently 184 lbs. and a size 12, which is beginning to feel snug... I've blamed it on winter and homesickness, but now taking it for face value.

My aunt inspired me after losing 70 lbs and I'm hoping to get down to a healthy, active weight. I know I shouldn't want a a goal size, but an 8 would be fabulous.

My goal weight is 150 lbs. If I decide I should lose more, then I'll rejudge.

Any others who share the same goals, I'd love to be buddies. The motivation of others telling me to log exercise or log on, is great.

Looking forward to it!

~S

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  • strandedeyes
    strandedeyes Posts: 392 Member
    Welcome!!

    You are going to love it here and mucho good luck with your goals! :)
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    hey girl, Im your #1 supporter too....

    Yea, don't focus on that size. We are big boned people and at 150 you may be a size 10 who knows!!! I could care less to be honest. As long as I am healthy. Now that I am off my BP meds and my arthritic knees feel so much better---its worth it in itself.

    I'll IM you if you have not logged on girly, If I can do it, you can do it!
  • lavacava
    lavacava Posts: 14
    Your totally right. I know as I start to lose more weight I'll figure out the weight I like better. So, a size 10 may very well be my equilibrium, eh? :) We'll just see!

    Love ya!
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    I can say that exercise and using weights will make you a "tighter package" as I am already seeing my size 16s getting too big, and I think It has a lot to do with my weight lifting boot camp DVD.

    My #1 advice to anyone is try to eat 6 times a day--each meal consisting of a nice balance of carbs and protein---(we are very carb sensitive so watch those carbs). This allows your blood sugar to keep from spiking and crashing---which is what causes us to be hungry and crave junk----keep that blood sugar even means you will make better choices. XOXO
  • lavacava
    lavacava Posts: 14
    I'm trying to, but that's the hardest part. I have the school lunch which always includes either white rice or bread. I think I'm going to start giving some of that away to the other kids. I'm sure the school lunch is designed with the kids growing needs in mind. So, probably too many calories for me. I feel weird eating at the teacher's desk when no one else is, but I'll just let them know it's American culture, yeah? :) I'll try to start having the small, well-balanced 6 meals a day. I'll give you updates on how this jillian michael's video goes!
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    you know that the protein values MFP gives us is way low----just make sure you eat at least that much, and so long as you are eating lean protein, do not fear going way over that value. My protein is consistently at 125 g a day. My carbs are around 85 g a day. My sugar is around 30.

    White rice!!!! Thats nasty---too bad at least it could not be brown rice. Just try not to eat too much of it if there is not another option.
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