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100 pounds to lose

Hi My name is William I'm 40 years old and I just started my weight loss journey I am currently 252lbs I need to get to 150 any tips or tricks for the new guy.

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,462 Member
    In order for me to lose 80 pounds, I had to eat less.
    Move more.

    Log your food. Study your food diary.

    Also, here's an interesting Group you can join or read: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers
  • TheBlueSkittle
    TheBlueSkittle Posts: 2 Member
    Hey William! I am just getting started, 38 and have a goal to lose 175. Would love to have you along for the journey and help each other out. Feel free to add me!
  • Hobartlemagne
    Hobartlemagne Posts: 603 Member
    My advice would be- to establish the long term goal (you did this) and also short term goals that you will regularly update. Maybe start with a 10 or 20lbs lost short term goal.
    Reward yourself when you meet short term goals.
    Weekly cheat-meals work for almost everybody, but I'd avoid cheat "days".
    This is a moving target. You'll need to adjust as you go.
    Be patient- this whole process for you may take between 1 & 2 years.