need to lose 120+

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Hi I am a stay at home mother to a two year old and my name is Audrey. Just two years ago I was 132 pounds and I was Happy and confident. I am hoping to become that girl again.

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  • TNoire
    TNoire Posts: 642 Member
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    Hey here is something I learned over my journey

    females no less than 1200 cals a day
    males no less than 1800 cals a day

    why?

    if you eat less your body goes into starvation mode which causes it to store which causes weight gain

    3500 burned cals = loss on 1lb of fat
    3500 cals = 1lb of fat put on

    low carb is key my dietitian says 150 or less per day is a pretty good amount =)

    Don't call it a diet just be wise on what you put into your body and treat yourself when you meet your goals

    lean meats, red meat and taters 3-4 times in a 2 week period, whole grains keep you fuller longer, heavier meals in the morning, sodium no more than 2400mg a day, fresh fruit and veggies, don't drink you calories, 8+ glasses of water a day, stay away from junk food/fast food/processed food, treat it when you meet your goals, don't eat the samethings daily or do the same workouts or your body will plateau

    you can do it! promise!

    As I tell everyone im honest ill check your food diary and ill give advice
    ive lost a few friends on MFP that wanted advice then couldn't take it and deleted me
    if you want a friend that will help keep you motivated and look at your diary or when you ask me to check things for you and give you honest feed back feel free to add me
    ive been there and done that, it can be done
    That goes for anyone that needs a buddy

    you can do it =)




    This is how my weight went.....
    I graduated high school 12yrs ago at 135lbs
    quit smoking
    I replaced that habit with food and junk
    I gained 195lbs in the process
    March 2009 I got on track and in 19 months I lost 156lbs
    Then we got buying/selling houses
    I gained some back

    this is my year to get my last 60lbs off, we got this!
  • tonyaf78
    tonyaf78 Posts: 29 Member
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    I too am new. I joined just last week. I love MFP, bc it makes it so easy to track the calories and love to see the net calories after taking of the exercise... I need more "friends"/ supporters on here. I currently have 2 friends on here. I feel I need more support and possibly more advice as to do this whole thing. I am currently looking to lose 100+ pounds, I have 2 children ( a 13yr old daughter and a 17month old son), am a wife, and student...Anyone that wouldn't mind helping me out, PLEASE add me!
    I am the skinny girl in the "big girl" body that's screaming to get out!!
  • midnightwhispers
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    I'm in the same boat and want to lose 114 lbs. Feel free to add me if you like :)