RelevantGains Member

Oh goodness! At 220, I'd certainly recommend higher calories. I think MFP just gives every female 1200 calories to start with (or at least it seems like it). Usually I recommend starting at 10-12x body weight for starting calories. Since you have a little more to lose, I do actually think you could go a tad lower and be…

Just kind of guessing here, but lowering your sodium and carbs will make you retain less water. You'll pee out all your water, which may make you feel less hydrated than when your body was just holding more all the time. Edit: When I said you pee out ALL your water, I was exaggerating. Wanted to clarify before I get…

A lot of people get in the mindset of if they fall off their diet, they failed. Try not to think of it in terms of winning or losing. One day is one day. The only thing you can do is fix tomorrow, you can't fix yesterday. Another thing is that your diet might just be unrealistic. Ensure that you have something that is well…

Welcome! What are your goals? :)

Hello and welcome! With that much weight to lose, I'm thinking 1200 is a bit low for you to be starting with, depending on what your starting weight is. Seems like you have your mind made up already, and that's fine, you'll certainly lose weight at 1200, just hoping it's sustainable and you have enough calories to get you…

1200 calories isn't too bad for your size. I'd probably recommend @1300, but 1200 will work :D I'd suggest trying to keep your protein high, as that will help you maintain more muscle, which will keep your metabolism kicking while you lose weight and help you keep the weight off!

Just moved from San Diego, CA to August, GA

I already have :open_mouth:

Was supposed to meet me for coffee, but stood me up

LooksLikeShesUpToNoGood

Now that you got a gym membership, I'd recommend doing some weight lifting. Keeping your protein intake high and with some strength training, you'll be able to retain (or maybe even gain at first) muscle, which will help your metabolism and help keep that weight off! There are a bunch of weight lifting routines out there.…

Not going well haha

Mouth

Likes to lay down, and probably sleep

Agreed with T25, seems like the next logical step. Off topic, but how was Cize? Looks fun :)

24

I'd kiss the bicep Whoops, that's been said already!

Yes