Hello everyone. New to mfp and advice/support/inspiration is

It is VERY possible. I am an all or nothing kinda girl as well and have not had a SINGLE cheat day since I started. The first week or two were kinda of heard to get used to but I did it. Your calorie goal is set by My Fitness Pal when you tell it your stats (height, current weight, age, sex) and how much you want to lose over a given time.

My stats when I started this weight loss odyssey on February 2nd of this year:

Height - 4' 6"
Weight - 170 (or there abouts)
BMI - 39.6

Measurements: Neck 15, waist 39, hips 47

MFP gave me a limit of 1200 calories per day plus an exercise calories I earned.

When I started I was unemployed and worked out at least 3-4 times a week, and if I didn't work out, I walked. I have been watching my calories and serving sizes. Not only that but I have pretty much cut out beef, except for a couple times a month. I am eating healthier and eating more turkey, chicken, pork and fish to get my protein. I have also been drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.

I used to have a HUGE butt, a prominent pouch below my belly button, big butt and big rolls on my back.

My current stats as of today:

Employed in a medical office
Height - 4' 6"
Weight – 137.6
BMI – 33.2

Measurements: Neck 13, waist 35, hips 41

This is all thanks to eating healthier, joining this site and exercising.

My exercise routine has since become this:

During the week – 1 20 minute walk during my lunch hour and 30-60 min of Pilates at night after work. For lunch I eat a single “Smart Ones”, “Healthy Choice” or “Lean Cuisine” meal along with munching on either some nuts, fruits or veggies. For desserts if I am craving something sweet I have a 100 calorie snack pack version of cupcakes or cookies.

Weekends - I go to the gym for 60-75 min and do both cardio and weight training.

Since I have lost so much weight I feel soooooo much better. I lost the dark circles under my eyes, and I noticed today that my abdomen is even. No buldging in certain areas. In fact I now look very similar to the way I did as a Freshman in ….. HIGH SCHOOL 15 years ago. I still can't believe that I am just over the half way point to my goal! I was looking at my old pictures and realized I physically look how I did in high school. I also went shopping the other day and bought a shirt by converse which was labelled a size "SMALL"!

Here's my before and after picture:



For some reason My Fitness Pal just works. It is a tool which helps keeps us motivated, and gives us a support system outside of our friends and family. Sometimes we need the support from people who we may never meet but are in the same boat. I have actually been able to get 2 of my coworkers to join My Fitness Pal.

Here's the link to my blog where you can find all the tricks and tips as well as some good recipes that I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/woja9640

You should set your calorie goal based on your height, age, weight, and lifestyle type. If I were you I'd probably do 1800 to start with and see how you do. I am on a 1200 cal diet but I am 21 and only need to lose 30 lbs. If you cut down calories too drastically you could freak your body out. I think you COULD lose 60 lbs by december, but it would be hard work. When you have a lot of weight to lose, the first bit comes off pretty easy and fast. I would aim for maybe around 45. But you should do whatever you feel comfortable with. Some foods that I have found beneficial to me are tuna, egg whites, oatmeal, and any of those fiber one, weight watchers, skinny cow, 100 calorie things. Great way to help your cravings without destroying your progress. You might want to see a doctor to get some advice and maybe a plan. I wouldn't want you to push too hard or overwork yourself. Best of luck and feel free to add me!!