dchannell....good for you! It sounds like you are off to a roaring start. I know how you feel about reading through some of the threads and yet I still do it. I've actually learned quite a lot. I do think it's best, especially in the beginning to just keep with what MFP sets up, though. I have adjusted my sodium to 1500mg and mostly keep under. My BP is much better. Do you have a monitor? If you're getting dizzy, maybe it needs to be checked.
I've been here a year, and it's working for me. I hope it works for you, too!

I was ill recently and unable to eat for a few days- and that happened right at the time I was deciding that I needed to really deal with my weight. So I had 2 days with no food, 3 days with only juice or soup, and lost about 7 lb, and as much as sickness wasn't fun, it was so motivating,, that I was able to just keep going.. Now I am at 16 lb, it is early in the year so no work or social engagements at which I am often enticed, and so just now, eating home alone each meal loving cooked to nurture myself, and I feel lucky.

I would not have chosen this, but right now, I hope to have 4 more weeks without eating with other people, except my closest friends who eat really well anyway, just so stay away from gluten and dairy- the things that bloat me.

I am not sure how I will go, but, I think if I can do this for 4 weeks more, there are a few smarter items of clothing I can wear, I will feel more habituated to being kind to myself, and I will just continue to feel clearer and fresher... all of which will motivate me. ...I'd like to drop about 60-80 pounds this year, and another 30-50 next year. Right now, all I can think about is even 6 months of that kind of weight loss would make such a significant difference to how I feel, what I can wear, what I can physically do (I cycle and I;d cycle a lot faster)...

so, my first goal is 4 weeks with only eating at home - cooking for others only what I;d eat myself , and with my closest friends who eat well., 4 weeks... and then I hope to make the next goal.

I wish you so much success.
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