100 pounds to loose!

My tip would be to NOT cut your calories too much. I think this is the most common mistake people make when they're first starting out. They cut they're calories so drastically in an attempt to quickly lose weight that they then feel like crap because they have no energy and they're usually starving and that leads to binging. Also, if you start really low you have nowhere to go when you reach a plataeu. If you're 100lbs. overweight you do not need to cut down to 1200 calories, that's way too low to start with.

If you haven't already done so, go to MyHome >> Goals and then at the top of the page right above the Daily Nutrition Goals section, click on "View Guided Setup" and enter your information and at the bottom where it asks "What is your goal" select 1.5 pounds per week. Myfitness Pal will now decide how many calories you should eat per day to lose 1.5lbs per week. Stick to this for 4 weeks and see what happens. As you lose weight you need to update your "current weight" on here so that Myfitness pal can adjust your daily calorie goal.

Hi Alice. I know it's terrifying, I have 100+ lbs to loose, too and sometimes it seems overwhelming. Take it one step at a time and be patient.

MFP suggested me 1550 cals at first, too, for a 1 lb weight-loss a week. I started with that calorie goal and as I got a better grasp on how to balance my meals, I could take it to 1350, which is my current calorie goal and I feel great. I've lost 20 lbs in 8 weeks.

I'd suggest to start with MFP initial recommendation and analyze if you can go with less without being hungry, tired or feeling weak. Keep in mind, if you are exercising, your body needs fuel and 1200 cals won't give you enough. Be careful in that issue, because the goal is to burn fat, not muscle, and if your body is not nourished enough to sustain exercise, that's exactly what it's going to do, it's going to take it out from your muscles.

BTW, a 1550 goal is still a good goal. You will loose weight with that goal, because it's still several calories lower than your BMR. I'd suggest you to do some research about BMR and even look for an online calculator, so you can verify the impact of the calorie goal in your calorie burn everyday.

Oh, and feel free to add me ;D

Feel free to add me! I am 37 years old with 4 sons. My doctor has recomended that i lose 75 lbs. I am looking for pals to get me motivated and that i can help as well!

I'm new to this also. I've had the app for a few years but really just started 2 weeks ago. Have about 100 to lose. Feel free to add me for support.

Alice1118 wrote: »

Thank you for your advice everyone I will up the calories a bit, also anyone with so much weight to loose experience what exercise do you usually do and for how long. I am always busy with work and family so carving out time is very hard.

I've lost 112lbs so far! It's taken me about a year to do it. I bought a cheap elliptical off craigslist and started with that. Since the weather has been warm, I'm mostly walking outside or at the mall if it's too hot! Take your family with you! I have a four year old and sometimes we bribe him with netflix on my phone and the stroller so we can keep a good pace and he gets rewarded with playground time after we walk. Once the weather is too cold, I'll go back to the elliptical. I also like a smartphone app called Sworkit. You pick the amount of time you have 5,10, 30 minutes etc, and the type of exercise, cardio, stretching, bodyweight and it makes a customized workout. It's great! Make sure you download it with good wifi if you can. there are videos that show how the exercises are done so it's a bit of a space hog. Best of luck!

I also have 100 pounds to lose, so you're not alone! Just starting today as well.