Hello from Wisconsin!

pharmouth
pharmouth Posts: 2 Member
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I'm here looking to shed quarantine weight so I can feel better about myself. 18y/o, 5'6", currently ~250 and looking to get down to 115 ASAP. This is my first time seriously dieting/trying to lose weight, and I'm looking for friends to help motivate me and maybe some more experienced people to share some advice!

I'm currently looking into getting a membership at a local gym, but for now I'm sticking to daily walks 🥰
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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Welcome :smile:

    Go here: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change-goals-guided or More > Goals in app.
    1. Put in your stats.
    2. normal daily activities refers to your job.
    3. Ignore How many times a week do you plan on exercising? - that does not get included in the equation. Log your exercise separately.
    4. Select Lose 2 pound per week.

    The resulting calories is your daily calorie budget. It's normal to go a little over or under, but since weight loss is already included in these calories, you don't want to intentionally go hundreds of calories under.

    I suggest using a weight trend app, such as Happy Scale for iphone or Libra for Android.

    As you lose weight, change your rate of loss.

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    Also see: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm/p1
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Welcome. I would just like to add that losing weight ASAP is not a good idea for so many reasons. It takes time and patience. You need to build good habits---portion sizes right for you and exercise that you enjoy so you will continue.

    Losing too fast can put your health at risk. Please follow the advice given above. Good luck.

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