I'm not a woman, but I'm a person with a similar story and similar goals! Feel free to add me if you want.

I'll let the women tell you not to eat only 1200 calories

hi! I have lost and gained and lost and gained and done it a million times. this is my first time (4th day) on MFP and so far, so good. it has recommended that I do 1200, not easy but I'm doing it. my goal is to get rid of 40 lbs. but I would like to drop 50 overall. I started at 191.

Hi Bethany! I'm around the same age and pretty new to MFP too. Feel free to add me.

Hi Bethany, I have a couple years and many more pounds on you (which has gone up and down), so I understand what you mean.
If MFP told you to eat the calories, eat the calories, if you exercise (tends to help to be conservative), eat the calories. It seems like the reverse of what we're trying to do, but the less you eat will not always help you lose the weight.
I find that I lose best when I'm eating near all my calories, and it also keeps you from being hungry, and properly fueling your body. As you lose weight, your calories will go down! Remember the quick way is only a temporary way, don't get frustrated. 1200 calories is that magical # that people think is what they should be eating, but it's not true, it's often way too few.
There's a lot of information on the forums (especially the announcement posts) that can help a lot too!

Hey add me, eat the calories it is telling you to eat unless you are supplementing with protein shakes that are HIGH in calories, this is all you should maybe talk to your PCP about?

37 year old mom of three here looking for new friends to help me along my journey. This is my 3rd try at MFP and hopefully the "3rd times a charm" motto holds true for me. I am tired of losing 20 pounds just to gain it back and start all over again. I don't have a lot of support around me and I am constantly on the go so hopefully I can meet some great people here who can keep me accountable. I look forward to chatting with you soon!

i think I've come to the right place I'm 5'1"; 35 y/o, and a mother of 3 kids. Got to 210lbs, before getting on MFP, now at 183lbs, looking to go down to 150, but it's getting harder (reached plateau). Also, on medication for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and have PCOS. but can't give up now!!

Same here, lost 60lbs and gained 45 back. Now I'm back on the workout wagon and eating healthy again. I've lost 10lbs over the past 6 weeks, I'd love to have more friends to help keep me motivated!

Hey everyone!!! I'm 32 5'6" 220. I have a short term goal of 200 and a long term of 175. I've always thought I was "healthy" because besides my weight my physicals and blood tests were great. Well in March I had some basic lab work done and found I was per-hypertensive, my blood sugar was normal but still too high for my liking, basically I wasn't too far away from being a diabetic with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Yikes!!

That motivated me to do something about it. I'm on a 25 day streak!!! I have lost about 3lbs (give or take it fluctuates a lot) but that scale doesn't bring me down. I know that I'm building muscle, energy, and with a healthy diet I'll improve my over health and start to look great while doing it.


Anyways..today when I saw I had a 25 day streak I said "Yay! Go Me"..and then realized I probably need some MFP friends to encourage me along the way.

Feel free to add me.

I'm back after my 4th baby! She's almost 4mo old now. I have a short term goal of 25, then long term goal is a total of 50. I'm 5'7" and have been diagnosed with Hashimotos, which makes weight loss a little more difficult, but definitely possible. I've found for me 1300-1400 calories (net) works, and eliminating bread is compatible with my body. I lose weight much faster, regardless of calories.
I also use my fitbit and try to hit 10k steps a day.

Added you Bethany and anyone's welcome to add me also, 31 years of age, trying MFP again, it's worked for me in the past but I've given up. 2 - 3 stone to lose.

Hi Bethany, I'm 31 years old, 5'7"and am currently at 170,the heaviest I've ever been. Most of my 20s were spent between 135-145 and I fit into my clothes pretty well and I would like to get back to that, so my goal is 25-35lbs. Went shopping today and almost cried in the fitting room,xl clothes are too small and for the first time in my life, I have back fat. I am forever googling looking for a"lose weight fast" solution too. My problem is my sedentary life, but I recently got a dog and it's starting to warm up here in North Dakota, although it's only in the 40s today, so I'm hoping to get out a lot more. I need motivation and accountability to keep me going, so I'm hoping this does it. Looking forward to journeying with everyone!

Also, I set mfp at 1200 calories, 50% protein, 20% carbs and 20% fat.

Hi Bethany - I have just joined here. I am aiming towards an initial 38lb loss target after piling on the weight while recovering from ankle surgery. Please feel free to add me! That extends to everyone on this thread! Good luck

Did this board die? Are 30 somethings really not that active? I bookmarked this board and came back over a year later... it's nearly empty. Come on, people. Let's talk!

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I am 32, 5'2" with a current goal of 50lbs to lose.
I started out at 230 and I'm currently 200.
I want an active MFP support group that keeps me coming back here for more than just logging my food/weight. I have joined various groups in hopes there would be an active community and so far I'm finding it lacking.

Nice to meet you.
I'm 35 and have nearly 200 pounds to lose. I am also searching for an active group that can provide motivation and support for the incredible journey I have. I have gained in the past month simply because I lack the willpower to do it. Maybe meeting and talking to others in a similar situation will help me. Either way, glad to see someone post!