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Yeah I think the first few days I tried the default 1200 cals... and I'm pretty sure I Hulk'd out at everyone near me XD Oh! And I'd also like to add that it would be a good idea to recheck the maths intermittently and decrease your deficit (eat closer to your TDEE) as you get closer to your goal. The last 10 lbs won't…

I think this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974889-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet could help you if you're wanting a refresher. It's not the only way to determine how many calories are appropriate for you, but I do like that after a bit of quick math there's only 1 number I need to worry about. And on this…

From what I understand there is no way to know whether you'll have excess skin or not, or where or how much until you get further along in your journey. There might be minor things you can do to help but nothing will be as significant as genetics and age. On top of that the skin can and will tighten up over time, to what…

Hummus & veggies PB and crackers or celery Almonds & apple Greek yogurt + fruit or nuts or a bit of honey or cinnamon, something to flavor it Salt free tortilla chips + hummus or salsa (or my home made salsa) Plain popcorn (I might add salt-free seasonings like garlic powder or nutritional yeast or chili powder etc)

I think that's an -awesome- lesson to learn, especially considering you're still so young. It's really easy to judge people on the surface, the world needs more people who can see past that and be open minded and empathetic :)

I second this suggestion. Sometimes it's just about changing your perspective, seeing things from a slightly different angle, in a way that's going to continue to support all the positive changes and hard work you're putting in. And give yourself credit! 11 days purge-free after a last record of 5 is HUGE. That's more than…

*wave* I wouldn't call myself a repeat offender, more like a repeat... staller XD At the beginning of my journey when I heard people say that weight loss was 90% mental I scoffed. 1.5 yrs later and yeah... yeah they were right. The general weight trend has been downwards but I'll fall off the wagon for weeks or months at a…

At my highest I wasn't too far off from where you're starting now, and I share the same goal of working towards a balanced life of eating better and moving more instead of relying on any quick fixes. Feel free to add me, I know how a bit of brain picking and encouragement can go a long way when you're just starting. Might…

Yeah I'm definitely owning my introvertedness a lot more now than when I first started during BC. After the odd and brief returns after my first big 'quit', I came back this time with the same mindset. When I first started playing I was only interested in the solo aspects. When I came back this time around I did a sort of…

I was always more into Fantasy than Sci-Fi but there are definitely some classics I grew up with and still watch: Alien series Blade Runner Dune (it was so bad it was good and got me into the actual books!) Event Horizon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (the movie was fun but the books are hilarious) Predator Space…

Haha Ty! I won't lie I quite like it myself, but with the console games I've always been a picky quality over quantity person. I know what I like and I stick with it XD I can also get why you avoid MMO's, it's partly the reason I haven't gone back to them fully in a long time and prolly won't >.> There is too much other…

I second what people have said about double checking your deficit and possibly making it smaller. Also increasing protein/having quick go-to options is very helpful. Another thing that I've slowly started doing is finding healthy replacements when I have those certain cravings for something (ie. salty, sweet, chocolatey).…

Start small. If it's an overall lifestyle change that you want, slowly chip away at the habits you want to break/modify/introduce. The tendency can be to have a huge overhaul when the fire gets lit, but people burn out pretty quick. Patience and understanding with and for yourself can make all the difference imo.

I never tried out the PVP for SW:TOR as it was the story that got me. I can completely appreciate that it's not for everyone but as a big Star Wars nerd there was no way I wasn't gonna try it lol WildStar is one that I was initially really excited about and have been keeping an eye on for quite a while, but I think I've…

Yeah it's a balancing act but I think it's one we get a bit better at every year. Our hotel is always at least a handful of huge downtown Seattles blocks away so it's an extra 15-20 mins to and from. And we still get some amazing food but because it's only for dinner we don't break the bank or the scale. Also quick and…

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Haha I completely understand, half the time I end up not playing anything either lol I'm glad I decided to get back to MFP though, it helps set my brain for the day and gives me something healthy minded to do when I'm bored at work ;)

I have... far too many games to get to all of them. Half of my gaming time is spent on deciding what I want to play XD Mostly I play PC/Steam games nowadays, but I also have several consoles (SNES, N64, PS1/2, PS3, DS & DS3). There aren't a whole lot of games that I play on the older consoles: a few of the oldest Zelda…

My first con was the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle almost... 5 years ago? It was much smaller then but still a good intro and a total blast. That same summer me and my bestie went to San Diego, which was insane but so much fun! Every year since I've been going with my geek girls to the Emerald City Comic Con, and I've…

My first MMO was WoW and I've recently revisited it after a long hiatus. I've tried several other MMO's since (LOTRO, Rift, SWTOR, Guild Wars 2) but the one that came closest to sucking me in was SWTOR. I'm actually debating on going back for a couple months just so I can finish the storylines for a couple characters. The…

I recently got back into WoW (a month ago) after a very long hiatus and am debating on if I want to continue or not. There's still a lot to keep me entertained and occupied, but I'm not sure if it's worth it without the social aspect of a guild/other friends to play with. It's like the ex that I keep going back to because…

I was playing it for a while and it was quite fun, just didn't really have any friends to play with and other games got me distracted XD Although I'll admit, playing Hearthstone only made me itch to get back into Magic. It's been over a decade but man that game was so much fun... >.>

Another geeky gamer girl here, feel free to add me!

I stream as well, half indie games and half open world rpg's. Mostly I'm just a derp and freaking out and trying desperately not to fail all the time XD No one comes to see me cause I'm pro sadly, they come for geekery and luls. http://www.twitch.tv/stealthgeekery

Steam: stealthgeekery I feel like I've just discovered a dragon's hoard with all these geek-centric MFP groups XD

Exactly, if the fires of Mount Doom can't save me... nothing can ;)

This made my nerdy heart flutter ^^ Getting back on the wagon after several months absence and this is exactly what I needed to kickstart myself. And so nice to see so many other fit-minded geeks!

Planning on starting today or tomorrow as well! I tried it briefly several months ago, but I think it's time to get back on the wagon and let Jillian pound me into mush XD

I'm definitely in the same boat of thinking that 30 lbs really isn't that much. Or focusing on how much further I have to go. Or that it took so long to do because I made the smallest changes possible and never gave 100%. For some reason it's always been easier to focus on the long road ahead or the challenges that come…

Good for you for coming back. I've stopped and started with taking accountability and making a commitment so many times it's kinda ridiculous. But like you mentioned, the point isn't how many times you fall but how many times you get back up again :) Committing for the first time this time and always happy to have more…