LOOKING for serious weight loss friends

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  • cmkell87
    cmkell87 Posts: 43 Member
    You can add me! I log in daily and always track what I eat to keep myself accountable. It's always great to have supportive friends :)
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    I have three embarrassing questions, first, why do I need to eat more than 1200 calories? When I logged in and registered it told me to eat 1200 calories a day so I am trying to stick to it. Second, what is MRP?
    And finally, if I qualify may I also join in support? 
    Tks

    MFP tells everyone to eat 1200 calories but in my opinion that's not really a realisic amount to keep you going through the day. If you look on the internet you can find a calculator that will give you a better figure to stick to, based on your age, current weight and how active you are. I'm 5'4, moderately active and work on around 1400 cals to help me lose the 18lbs I started off with. Since the beginning of September i've lost 7lbs which I feel is a good steady loss. Last year when I first joined here it took me a good 3months to lose the same amount eating 1200 cals
  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
    Sending you an add. My stats:
    4'11"
    Highest weight: 169 (12/1/11)
    MFP SW: 159 (5/14/12)
    CW: 143
    I eat around 1400 cals a day (depends on if I'm lifting or not that day)
  • danwood2
    danwood2 Posts: 291 Member
    I have logged in everyday since starting this journey in June and I have my diary open to my friends. Anyone and everyone is more then welcome to friend me and I will provide as much support as I possibly can!! :) Cheers
  • scorpiotwinkles
    scorpiotwinkles Posts: 215 Member
    I am serious, supportive and sometimes a slacker (we are all human) - add me if you like!
  • I think you are doing AWESOME! Stay encouraged!
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    I have three embarrassing questions, first, why do I need to eat more than 1200 calories? When I logged in and registered it told me to eat 1200 calories a day so I am trying to stick to it. Second, what is MRP?
    And finally, if I qualify may I also join in support? 
    Tks

    MFP tells everyone to eat 1200 calories but in my opinion that's not really a realisic amount to keep you going through the day. If you look on the internet you can find a calculator that will give you a better figure to stick to, based on your age, current weight and how active you are. I'm 5'4, moderately active and work on around 1400 cals to help me lose the 18lbs I started off with. Since the beginning of September i've lost 7lbs which I feel is a good steady loss. Last year when I first joined here it took me a good 3months to lose the same amount eating 1200 cals

    I met with a dietician and she said 1200 was way too low for an active/young person. You really need to do the calculations to figure out what you really need. TDEE and all that other good stuff!! I do mess with my cals / macros regularly though trying to find my "sweet spot".
  • I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the advice...I will determine what is a healthy weight loss. Add me for support if you like!
  • Elaen
    Elaen Posts: 15 Member
    I have three embarrassing questions, first, why do I need to eat more than 1200 calories? When I logged in and registered it told me to eat 1200 calories a day so I am trying to stick to it. Second, what is MRP?
    And finally, if I qualify may I also join in support? 
    Tks

    MFP tells everyone to eat 1200 calories but in my opinion that's not really a realisic amount to keep you going through the day. If you look on the internet you can find a calculator that will give you a better figure to stick to, based on your age, current weight and how active you are. I'm 5'4, moderately active and work on around 1400 cals to help me lose the 18lbs I started off with. Since the beginning of September i've lost 7lbs which I feel is a good steady loss. Last year when I first joined here it took me a good 3months to lose the same amount eating 1200 cals

    AHH ok that makes sense. Will try find another more correct calculator. I am trying the "herbalife" lifestyle, which kind of feels to me like a high protien diet lol. Been on this for 4 weeks now.
  • momoftwo75
    momoftwo75 Posts: 22 Member
    I'm serious about weight loss, but I don't eat more than 1200 calories a day. I'm in the gym 5 days a week, doing cardio and resistance training - getting ready for my first fitness competition. Feel free to add me if you want.
  • Feel free to add me. I log in religously (for over 2 months) and provide feedback to all of my friends on an almost daily basis!