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Hey Michelle, First off, I have to say, you are absolutely stunning! Look at you! I can totally understand and relate to being really hard on yourself. Of course it's easier said than done, but we all deserve to be our own best friends. Let the beating stick go, and look at yourself with love. I think it's amazing that you…

This will give you a good idea of your BMR and TDEE… http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/ This will give you a solid idea of what to do with that info… http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions…

Hey Eric! Welcome back! Congrats on making the decision to do something about it today! All of your walking sounds perfect- you are on the right track. And since you're an EMT, I'm sure you know all the right things to do, it's just about putting it all to practice. Don't worry about being perfect, and don't be too hard on…

Hey there, welcome! The support on MFP is great! Friends make it so much easier to stay motivated and accountable. I have an open diary for meal ideas as you get started. Friend request sent. Any other newbies, feel free to add me! :D

Hi I'm Laura. Welcome back!!! I'm not exactly sure what IBS is caused by, but I was also having stomach issues when I first started my weight loss journey. For me I found a lot of great recipes that were fresh and healthy and made me feel good! Plus I love to cook, so it just felt like fun and not a diet- a lifestyle…

I was sick. I went to the doctor and had to step on the scale for the first time in probably 3-5 years. I was shocked and horrified. I was 37 lbs over my normal body weight. At the appointment I was diagnosed with chronic panic attacks, 3-5 a day. At that time I could barely hold food down, walk, drive, or do anything. I…

Hi Dana, I'm Laura. I must say, your user name is hilarious! I'm always down to be friends with a warrior goddess! Pretty soon you'll have to change it to 'strong&fitwarriorgoddess'! I was also surprised when I first started MFP how quickly the calories can add up! But I'm starting to really like logging everything- it's…

Hey lady! Congrats on wanting to go the healthy route this time! When it's a lifestyle change it can last forever! :) I'm fairly new too, about 2-3 months in so far and I love the support on MFP! This site really helped me in the beginning when I wasn't quite sure how much or how little to eat to lose weight. Hope it is…

Hello! Welcome to MFP! Added you as a friend! :)

Hi Kristin! Welcome to MFP! I'm Laura, living in California. Feel free to add me as a friend! What are your fitness goals?

Hi there! I'm fairly new too, I've found logging my food really helps a lot! I also usually log my next day in advance when I have time. It makes things SO easy, I get to eat 5 meals a day and when I plan in advance I can factor in little treats like a piece of chocolate! Feel free to add me as a friend! I log in everyday…

Feel free to add me. Us chocoholics need to stick together! :)

Hi. I'm 5'5" and 143.5 lbs. Goal weight 125-130 or so. Any other shorties, feel free to add me! :)

Hi! I'm Laura. I also started reaching out for some friends around day 30! Having the added support is so nice. Friend request sent!

SW: 155 CW: 146 GW: 140 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (6/03 Tues): 145.0 6/10 Tues: 143.0 6/17 Tuest: 142.0 6/24 Tues: 143.5 7/01 Tues: End of Month (7/01 Tues): Total weight lost: 1.5 lbs. The scale has NOT been my friend this month. But I started taking measurements and I've lost 9 inches all over my body in the last 2…

SW: 155 CW: 146 GW: 140 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (6/03 Tues): 145.0 6/10 Tues: 143.0 6/17 Tuest: 142.0 6/24 Tues: 143.5 7/01 Tues: End of Month (7/01 Tues): Total weight lost: 1.5 lbs. The scale has NOT been my friend this month. But I started taking measurements and I've lost 9 inches all over my body in the last 2…

Also, I found this AMAZING blog with yummy and healthy recipes on it. The blogger shares her story about being diagnosed with Crohn's disease if you are interested. Even though I don't have any dietary restrictions, I think her recipes are delicious!!! http://ahouseinthehills.com/category/food/ Hope that helps and…

Hi I'm fairly new too and trying to figure out the same things as well. I would suggest not eating less than your BMR. If your TDEE is 2103 then minus 20% would be 1682 a day. I felt bad and tired when I ate too low at the beginning. And especially with your new workout plan, you'll need plenty of fuel! I also tried a lot…

Hello! I'm 5'5 and I also started MFP on around 1200 a day. I soon felt tired and cranky! Is it difficult for you to eat that few calories? I found out for me, I was eating too little. I'm still a newbie but learning I need to eat more to keep my body healthy and I also need to be more active. After I calculated my BMR, my…

Thank you! Those posts are just what I needed! Such good and helpful info! Don't want to be a 1200 slug… want to get FIT! :D

Hi I joined MFP about a month ago now. I started at 1,200 a day but started to feel lazy and tired. so I changed my activity level and now I eat about 1,350-1,500 a day. I am still losing weight and I feel a lot more energized. I'd love to have motivational friends on MFP, I still need help becoming more active. Anyone can…

SW: 155 CW: 146 GW: 140 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (6/03 Tues): 145.0 6/10 Tues: 143.0 6/17 Tuest: 143.0 6/24 Tues: 7/01 Tues: End of Month (7/01 Tues): Total weight lost: 2 lbs. I don't know why I didn't lose any this week! What a bummer! :(

SW: 155 CW: 146 GW: 140 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (6/03 Tues): 145.0 6/10 Tues: 143.0 6/17 Tuest: 6/24 Tues: 7/01 Tues: End of Month (7/01 Tues): Total weight lost: My first time doing this… I joined mfp 10 days ago! I hope this will be good motivation to get me started. Good luck to everyone! 1. go camping at mt.…

SW: 155 CW: 146 GW: 140 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (6/01 Sun): 6/07 Sat: 6/14 Sat: 6/21 Sat: 6/28 Sat: End of Month (6/30 Mon): Total weight lost: My first time doing this… I joined mfp 10 days ago! I hope this will be good motivation to get me started. Good luck to everyone! 1. go camping at mt. shasta 2. visit my…