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Introverted Girl, looking for support
samleroy
Posts: 8
I Joined MFP several months ago, but never used it until May 18th, 2013, which is exactly one week after my family's and I health challenge. When I set up my profile, and entered my food and exercise I was shocked to see how easy the site made it to manage my weight loss. So I have been tracking since then. In case anyone one is curious, the challenge we set up was to omit certain eating habits, and workout a minimum of days per week for a month. So what I gave up food wise was diary, meat, poultry, eggs, eating out, and fried foods. Also, I had to workout for a minimum of 3 days a week. Since, going through the forums and reading the tips I have modified a couple of things, such as:
Calorie Intake- from 1200 to 1430 (based on BMR and TDEE, which I learned from the forums)
Exercise- Initially just 3days of cardio, and now 6 days cardio and 3 days strength training (rest on Sunday)
After June 8th, when the challenge ends I will limit my diary, but reintroduce 1 cheat day and lean meats and poultry.
I am still working out how to use the website to the fullest, but would love to have more support in my journey to a healthier life.
Most of my life I have been a normal healthy weight until about 20+ years old, but I have always viewed myself as obese, and looking back now I realize what a mistake i made in thinking that way. My goal is not only to look and feel good, but to also THINK good about myself. So here it goes I am putting my stats out there for the world...:embarassed:
Height: 5' 3 1/2
Highest Weight- 195llbs
Current Weight- 184.6lbs
Lowest Weight- 127lbs
Goal Weight- 125lbs
Measurements- 40-40-46
I welcome the knowledge and support of those on there journey to goal or already there.
Calorie Intake- from 1200 to 1430 (based on BMR and TDEE, which I learned from the forums)
Exercise- Initially just 3days of cardio, and now 6 days cardio and 3 days strength training (rest on Sunday)
After June 8th, when the challenge ends I will limit my diary, but reintroduce 1 cheat day and lean meats and poultry.
I am still working out how to use the website to the fullest, but would love to have more support in my journey to a healthier life.
Most of my life I have been a normal healthy weight until about 20+ years old, but I have always viewed myself as obese, and looking back now I realize what a mistake i made in thinking that way. My goal is not only to look and feel good, but to also THINK good about myself. So here it goes I am putting my stats out there for the world...:embarassed:
Height: 5' 3 1/2
Highest Weight- 195llbs
Current Weight- 184.6lbs
Lowest Weight- 127lbs
Goal Weight- 125lbs
Measurements- 40-40-46
I welcome the knowledge and support of those on there journey to goal or already there.
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Looks like a solid plan!
I have one question and one suggestion:
1. If eliminating meat, poultry, dairy AND eggs, what are you using for protein? Hitting those macros is important.
2. You might want to consider getting a body composition test (with interval rechecks) since you will be strength training. Keeping track of LBM - lean body mass - and body fat will help you see and mark your improvement on your journey to fitness.0 -
Thanks for the suggestion, I am eating beans and fish for protein.0
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Just added you!0
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Keep up the good work! Added you.0
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