ZhaoWei76 Member

I'm 5'2... Been eating about 1250 calories per day since last January (2014)... Had a few weeks of bad eating (holidays and a vacation), and not that much exercise (some walking)... I started at 252 last January, and am down to 172.4... So about 80 pounds lost so far... Things slowed down this year (more bad days, less…

I eat rice just about EVERY day (half-filipino)... I wouldn't bother with trying to cook it another way... I just control how much rice I eat... 1/2 cup - a little over 100 calories... Works for me! Back in the day, I'd probably put more than a cup of rice on my plate (and would watch my relatives do just the same)... But…

I'm a little over 5'2", 38 years old... SW: 250+ CW: 182 GW: Not specific, but let's say 130 to 140? I strive for 1250 per day... Been having a hard time of it this past month, since going off the rails around the Holidays (not going super crazy, but having days where I'm over)... So it's going more slowly this year so…

I agree with the Quest Bars... I eat one for breakfast almost every day, and it's the easiest thing to bring with me if I need to be on the road or up and about... Chocolate Chip Cookie dough is my personal fav (190 calories), but they have all sorts of flavors (the new S'Mores flavor is good, too)...

Good luck on your journey! There is a wealth of support here on MFP, as you can see... I started off around 250 or so, and am currently down to around 180... But I still have a ways to go (don't really have a specific number I'm trying to hit, just trying to lose weight)... It can take time and effort, but it's nice to see…

Thank you to everyone for your answers, opinions, and information... It was very helpful, indeed... Personally, I would still track daily... My goal is always to be under on calories for the day... But if I tried the weekly intake, it would be more about little amounts leftover each day, that could then be used later... So…

Hiya! I'm a military brat (so from all over) currently living in the South (Georgia)... Always looking for new friends... Honestly, I miss all my lesbian friends from where I used to live (Iowa)... So it's kinda sad and lonely since I've moved to Georgia... I miss the community and kinship... So anyone who wants to add me,…

Yay!! Congratulations! What an achievement and an inspiration! Great job... You look great!

My daily goal has pretty much been 1250 since I started in January of this year... As far as eating back calories, I will say that in my first 9 months, I didn't really exercise that much... HOWEVER, when I do, I generally don't eat back my calories... At least not all of them... If my exercise gives me an extra 300…

Yeah, water weight can be a pain... But it's great when it goes away... I've actually been sick here for a few months (yeah, months) and was just holding it all in... Sick, sick, sick... Finally saw a good doc, she gave me a shot and better meds, and bam! Feeling better, and in one week I lost over 5 pounds... That's never…

Hiya! Musella, Georgia... Which I usually just say Macon, because people don't know where Musella is... I started around 242 in January, and have been working on losing weight since then... I mainly just managed calories the first 8 months or so... I'm starting to get in more walking and whatnot, now that I'm under 200…

Wow... I didn't even think about an LGBTQA+ presence here on MFP... That's great to know that that support is out there... Friend request sent... And anyone can feel free to add me as well....

You look fantastic! I always love threads like this, because it really helps to keep me motivated to keep going... I started at a higher weight, so it's gonna take me longer to get to where you're at now - but your post really inspires me to keep going... Great job!

I like the Quest bars... Hadn't even heard of them until a Friend here on MFP had them on her daily diary... Then I did what others mentioned, I bought one of each type and tried them to see what flavors I liked... I like more than one kind, but my favorite, and the one I have just about every day is the Chocolate Chip…

Pittsburgh Steelers, all the way... My dad's from PA, so they've been my favorite (and only) team since I was a child...

Well, a lot of people have already said what I would say (great advice, words of encouragement, etc). I will say that although older than you (37), I started in January at 5'2" and 242 pounds, and I am now down to 198.0 (as of last Tuesday, which is also the start day for my week, so we have that in common)... I've pretty…

Awesome! Great job... I really do love threads like this, because they really do inspire me to keep going... It really gives you hope and motivation... So thanks for sharing, and good luck in hitting your goal weight... Sounds like you've got things pretty well under control!

I have a Fitbit One... I also didn't want anything on my wrist all the time, and it's nice and small and I can put it in my pocket or in my bra... The "One" is between the Flex and the Zip... I like having it... I do find that it subconsciously motivates me to park farther away, to get more steps in... I use it to track my…

I'm 5'2" and currently JUST above 200 pounds.... I've dropped from a 26-28 down to a 22 (although they're out getting hemmed, so I can't wear them right now).... I don't wear dresses, so that's just pants...

I tend to weight myself every day in the morning, after getting ready for work and all... But I only count the weekly weigh in, which for me is on Tuesday (I feel like I should move it, but that's where it is)... In the past I didn't dread it, but lately, I'm getting so close to my first goal.... So since I didn't hit it…

I'm 5' 2" and currently about 202... When I first started, I was close to 250, so my "first" goal was to get under 200 by my birthday (which is next month, so I'm pretty sure I'll hit my first goal)... Once I got to my first goal of under 200, then I figured my next goal would be to get under 150.... Then I'd go from…

Yay!! Congrats!! That takes some dedication and determination... Great job!

1) 30s 2) 205, as of this morning 3) Georgia 4) Sedentary 5) Rarely 6) Yes 6) Usually Dinner 7) Usually 4 (3 meals and a snack in there somewhere) 8) 7 to 10 cups a day 9) Get frustrated, and move on... If it doesn't fit in my numbers, I don't have it... If I have it, and have to eat less later, than I'll do that... 10)…

Yay! Great job! Very inspiring...Looking great!

Yay! You look great! I love seeing results! Gives me hope that I might be as successful when my year comes. Great job!!

Yay! Great job... I didn't think to do a "before" picture. Great to have a visual log to track your journey!

Welcome back to MFP! I've been on here since January, so I'm just now around 209... I'm trying to lose as much as possible by my birthday in August (and a trip I'm taking)... Good luck with your new journey!!

Added... Good luck with your journey... Is this your first time trying to lose weight? For me, it's the first time seriously trying, and I'm doing alright so far, all things considered...

I'm wondering this as well... Hopefully you can get some good advice...

Yay! Great job! You're an inspiration...