FAT GIRL PROBLEM!!! HELP!!!READ THIS NOW!!!

I would try 6 meals a day with about 400 calories each. Use a complex carb, like fruits and veggies and whole grains, and a lean protein like eggs, chicken or tofu with every meal. Check out eatcleandiet.com for some awesome healthy recipes. I use a combination of myfitnesspal and that, and get awesome results!

I started out at 285 lbs 4 1/2 months ago and I had the same problem, too many calories need to hit my "target" amount. To bulk up the calories, I had a lot of complex carbs and fruit. I am now down to 245 and at 1200 cal a day, and still find it hard to hit that. You are going to do great!! I make almost all of my delicious meals using skinnytaste.com recipes and the best part is that MFP has pretty much all of the meals found there already programmed in so you don't have to add every ingredient. Good luck!

I'm back to MFP after 6 months on Medi-Weightloss and becoming bored of their food choices but while on their plan (high protein, low carb, low fat, low calorie) I started at 262 lbs (5'2") and was allowed to eat 600-700 calories/day of protein with 1 serving of fruit, 1 serving of vegetables and a "healthy fat" (i.e. 1 tsp olive oil, 12 almonds, 1 Tbsp natural PB, etc). I am now 205 lbs (since February 10th, 2012). I wouldn't recommend eating this type of diet (<1000 calories/day) for long or without medical supervision of some kind but I now firmly believe that many weight loss sites/programs overestimate how many calories should be eaten each day in order to avoid any potential liability. 2400 calories/day is a lot even at 300 lbs unless you're looking to lose very slowly. But that's JMO and if I were you I would personally talk to your primary care doctor and ask if an analysis can be done to determine the exact number of calories your body will need each day to maintain its current weight then adjust your daily intake from there with your physician's help. There are actually scales that will tell you this number also... Tanita is one of the brands I believe.

Mine was also about that when I started, I ate around 1600-1800 most days and have lost 48lbs since February 9th. Although I didnt make my intake I was eating regularly, did not feel hungry and had plenty of energy. Make sure you track everything, and fit in all your snacks etc, If I could see that I was going to be very low, then I added a little treat. Good luck with your journer

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@lipsmacking when i put in my weight, that was the calorie ammount i was given because im so heavy. i will eventually work my way down to 1200 calories but this was the calorie count i was given.
@suckerlove thanks!

Why would you want to eat 1200 calories when you can eat more and still lose weight? I am currently 222 and eat around 2100 calories per day and lose an average of 1-2 pounds per week?

I started off at the weight the first time dnt think to hard at. Watch wat u intake check carbs, fat, sug. things like that. Start likeby eat whole wheat noodles instead of regular pasta noodles. Add more veggies and fruit for snacks during the day and u will be fine.. I just started this i have some weight to lose and i can help as much as possible. Feel free to add me.. Ill help u along the way!

@lipsmacking when i put in my weight, that was the calorie ammount i was given because im so heavy. i will eventually work my way down to 1200 calories but this was the calorie count i was given.
@suckerlove thanks!

For various reasons, I don't think a 1200 calorie daily limit is a great goal by itself. Instead, I suggest you keep as high a calorie level as you can while still steadily approaching your goal weight. As your progress towards it slows/stops, *then* slowly tweak your daily calories down. Ideally, you will reach it while consuming more than 1200 daily.

Best of luck on your journey.

I too am having a similar issue. Sadly there is no exact answer that is universal.

If you watch Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. You will notice on average the women are put on a 1200-1600 calorie per day diet. Then expected to work out 2-4 hours each day. This typically results in a 50% weight reduction in one year's time.

Taking that and apply that with every one of the loosers they eliminated all soda's and 90% of the carbs from the diets. Which isn't all unlike going Gluten Free.

Anyway, most of us are doing good to manage 1 hour workout 3-5 days a week. With that you can eat even less calories to make up the difference. Calorie deficit is what causes weight loss and forces you to start burning the stored fat energy.

In short, it is my understanding that you can burn off every calorie you eat, with exercise, and be just fine. However, to avoid going back into starvation. Try to eat at least 1200 calories per day, even if you burn them all off in the gym.

I Started MFP at over 300 calories. I stated that I wanted to lose 2lbs a week. MFP told me I could have 1600 calories a day. No fair you get more! Now MFP has cut me even further, which is proving hard to get used to.

I found that planning out your menu helps you be aware of what you are eating. Now is the perfect time to replace unhealthy foods with healthier choices. Low calorie doesn't always mean healthy. Good luck with your journey. I know you can do it.

I have nothing to add that hasn't already been said.

I just want to say, this is the way to create a post! When someone says "READ THIS NOW" I'm helpless not too. The power of suggestion--it gets me. If everyone put that in the title of their thread, I'd never be able to do anything but read posts!