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bovvaboy63
bovvaboy63 Posts: 13 Member
edited January 6 in Introduce Yourself
Hi All, I have been using the app for about 12 weeks now. I have tried lots of other diets but have found the MFP app is great as it has made me more aware of what I am putting into my mouth. I was 150.5 kg 12 weeks ago and have just hit 130kg this week 20kg gone!

i am a 49 years old, live in New Zealand, and work in construction. My goal is to get down to 100kg. I have been on around 1500 cal per day but on another message board it was suggested that I increase my cals. MFP has given me 2130cal per day as a goal to lose 2 pounds per week. I did that for 5 days and put on 1.4 kg! worried now that I have stuffed my metabolism up so will be looking around this board for advice. I have gone back to 1500 cal for the time being.

Anyway I am looking forward to being a part of this community

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  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Welcome. Add me if you like.
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Well, hello new friend. Welcome again. Maybe with this bump you will get some more takers!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Ok, I'll squish you in :) Cute koala but odd since you are a NZ'er lol!

    Edited to say that the best way at least for me was to find out your TDEE then subtract 15% off it to find out your calories to eat.
  • bovvaboy63
    bovvaboy63 Posts: 13 Member
    Ok, I'll squish you in :) Cute koala but odd since you are a NZ'er lol!

    Edited to say that the best way at least for me was to find out your TDEE then subtract 15% off it to find out your calories to eat.
  • bovvaboy63
    bovvaboy63 Posts: 13 Member
    I didn't say I was a NZ'r just that I live there! :smile: I am an aussie!

    Anyway I'm trying to get my head around eating more to lose weight. So anti intuitive after sticking to 1500cals for 12 weeks. But I do seem to have plateaued at the moment.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Oh hello fellow Aussie! :) I upped my calories and kept loosing so you just have to find the sweet spot.
  • bovvaboy63
    bovvaboy63 Posts: 13 Member
    yeah I suppose. was all gutted about not losing this week so went atkins and had bad carb withdrawals today.:sick:
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    No way I would want to do atkins! I love my carbs but I try to be sensible most of the time.
  • Kimjanebrooks
    Kimjanebrooks Posts: 253 Member
    Hello! Feel free to add me, I am on here most days.
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    see, it's working! Have a great day!
  • angserino
    angserino Posts: 59
    I'm on here every day several times a day. I'm still learning as well but will help with anything I can if you want to add me. Welcome and good luck!
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