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Hello! I am 18 years old and looking to make some positive changes in my life. I grew up chubby as a result of not having spent much time outside. My dad was pretty disabled from a fall from a 3 story building that resulted in both his legs and hip being broken, and ankles and heels being shattered. I currently weigh 268 pounds, and my goal is to weigh 200. This past month I've stopped eating fast food all together, as it used to be a 3-4 times a week thing because my family rarely has time to prep / cook dinners, and eating dinner at a restaurant like Outback or Chili's was bi-weekly occurence. The temptation was everywhere and I've managed to get down to 1200 calories per day. I get full off of appropriate sized servings now and no longer eat past satisfaction. I'm simply looking for some people to communicate with about things like this and join a supportive group of people. Thanks!