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Thanks, that's helpful. I originally aimed to lose 2lbs a week but I don't think that's manageable in the long term. Right now my calories are working for me, but if I start to feel fatigued then I will up them some more.

Okay...so apart from needing more protein, I AM doing this right? I tried the TDEE calculator and it came up with very similar numbers to what I'm eating/expending using my Fitbit. To clarify, I'm happy losing 1lb a week, I just wanted to know if I could be doing it more quickly/effectively :)

Oh damn sorry! Forgot the most obvious thing: SW - 160 lbs GW - 130 lbs I'm 5 foot 7

I've never done that :frown:

Been reading this whole thread on the verge of (happy) tears. I'm only 8 days in but I still needed this today. Over Christmas, I told my brother about MFP and he asked me if I'd consider doing a 5K with him as he wants to get fit again. I laughed it off and said I'd never be able to run that far. Well, this week I started…

Add me anyone! I'm in the south east,

I'm also a UK newcomer, been doing this "properly" for about 6 days now. Looking to lose 30lbs by the end of May (possibly a cheeky bit extra if I ever get there). I'd like some more friends so please add me :)

Thanks, that's really helpful. It clearly worked!

Amazing! Did you use a particular strength training program? I'm kinda trying to formulate one and struggling to keep it consistent. Also, how much time a week were you spending doing strength? Great job :)

Will do! :)

Thanks everyone for your responses. On second thoughts I think fasting isn't for me (I tried yesterday and it just made me want to binge/fall over)...so I'm just going to stick with my MFP goals. I'm an impatient person by nature but I know it's going to be a long hard slog. Wish me luck!