*Waves* Hi there! I'm new to MFP and EM2WL

Hi everyone!

I'm a recent convert to MFP and am really liking the site so far. Here's my story:

I figure I've been on a "diet" for about 6 years. I that time, I've gained and lost the same 10 pounds in a depressing cycle. Recently, 2 of my girlfriends started the HCG diet where they are eating 500 calories a day. I gave it a try, lost some weight, then went on vacation and gained it all back. Started again last week, and then yesterday I had an epiphany.....

I'm hungry! I'm so sick of starving myself and not only not seeing results, but seeing my body get plumper, even if the numbers on the scale are going down. As of yesterday, I've declared a war on dieting!

I realized that the only time I ever had sustained weight loss was when I was working with a personal trainer, lifting weights, and eating tons of protein and calories. So I did all my numbers and I am starting my reset today:

Age: 30
Height: 5' 4"
CW: 136
GW: I don't care! I just want to lose some inches and firm up!
BMR: 1399
TEED: 1924

I'm excited! But I'm also a little worried about being able to fit in all my calories. I'm heading to the grocery store tomorrow to stock up and start enjoying food again.

Any advice for a newbie? Also, I'd love some friends on here that are going through their EM2WL journeys. I've been reading through the forum and everyone is so inspiring with their results. Way to go everyone!