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I am new here, but someone made a suggestion on another thread that sounds excellent if one is prone to slipping is to log your food in advance (if possible). Of course, that doesn't account for the occasional binge. But it seems like it may be helpful.

Thanks, guys! @88meli88...oh, the logging! It kinda felt like I was doing homework!! But I imagine there's a learning curve and it will get much easier over time. I like the fact that it has the extra option where it "saves" your previous food choices. It also made me realize that I need to get a food scale real fast. I…

Really?? Me, too! Sometimes I'll just say "near Chicago" so I sound cooler. :)

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer my first question on here! :)

Valen004 should change his username to Boxman. :)

Thanks everyone! I am going to start my official first day with a banana (I usually skip breakfast, which I know is bad). Good luck to everyone!

How much exercise do you get?

Is 17 pounds in 11 weeks and 47 pounds for the year unrealistic? I am not trying to be a jerk. It seemed sensible to me., but I could be wrong. What goals do you suggest?

Thanks, jacklifts! This is useful information.

I actually tracked my intake already in January. Some days I would consume 1000 calories, other days as much as 3000 (yikes!) So I know I have to eat on a more consistent level on a day per day basis.

Hey! Thanks everyone for the responses - they are all appreciated! I am wondering if I messed up when filling out my stats and weight goals. I was a bit taken aback when it told me to eat only 1200 calories per day.

lemurcat12, that article is interesting. For some reason, it never occurred to me that lower income families may not buy fresh produce because of the waste factor, but in retrospect that should seem obvious. My upper middle class brother and his wife will pile food on their three young kids plates only for them to end…

I want to lose 60 pounds. Good luck!

Added! 30 kg equals to about 66 pounds here, I am looking to losing 60 pounds (or 27 kg), so we are pretty :) close with our goals.

I am brand new, too. Let's get started together! Add me as a friend if you like. -Laura from the States (Northwest Indiana).

Hi, I am from the US. I have a couple FB buddies from Oz - love their sense of humurs! I am brand new, but committed. I need support too!! -Laura

Today is my first day...how are you? :) I am up for about an hour longer if you need to vent. -Laura