Hello Everyone

thatguynick

Hey everyone,
I'm new-ish to the site (was a member a year or two ago but fell off the wagon and forgot about my account...).
I'm a big guy and trying to be...not so big.

I've been heavy from birth pretty much, and have basically maintained a height/width ratio that I wish to break.

Currently, for my height and weight, my target calorie intake is 3,060/day which is...a lot.
I have been keeping my calories down to about 1000 under that (2,000 - 2,400) and have succeeded in this more than not.
No idea if that is good or bad, but that's my current strategy. I will get closer to my calorie target as I lose weight, so I know I won't always be 1,000 under once the pounds start coming off.

I have been at this for 1 week yesterday, and so far so good. I'm still eatting what taste good and most would consider terrible, but I'm still coming out ahead as far as being under my target numbers. I'll change what I eat eventually, but I know that if I try to get rid of everything I normally eat all at once that this will not work out.

I'm looking to lose roughly....250lbs, so I'll be at this for a while.

I'm looking forward to meeting others and finding out what works for them and hopefully we'll motivate each other

dls06

Welcome and good luck, you are right to take it slow. You said you are eating under your goals but just don't forget about nutrition.
The body still needs healthy foods to stay healthy. I am not a believer in cutting out any one food group just making every calorie count. Best of luck on your new lifestyle. Slow and steady and you can make it forever. Just think where you will be in a year or two.
You didn't gain overnight so don't try to lose overnight.

Molly08

Welcome back to MFP!! I really love this site and I'm sure you will find much success if you work this system! Good luck and feel free to add me if you need a little extra support!

lanenalatina

Well come aboard, I think you are in the right place, and if you are ready for a lifestyle change then you will succeed!! feel free to add me if you wish, we all need a incourage once in a while, and the more motivation we have I think it is better for all of us. I wish you luck and believe if you add me I will make sure to be on top on you to keep going into you reach your journey..........Good luck again :flowerforyou:



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thatguynick

After a long disappearance, I'm back and would like to move forward and continue working on my goals!

baoneill29

You've made a great choice by coming back. This can be the start of something that will change your life! Add me if you like!