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Starvation Mode?!?
Hi MFP, I'm no stranger to weight loss/gain. After getting under the 200lbs mark last summer, between health problems and emotional/stress-eating, I've managed to gain it all back and then some. Here are my current stats: 26 years old 5'9" 243.8 initial weight 155-160 goal weight I usually eat between 1580-1800 cal My…
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I finally broke 200lbs!!!!
In the summer of 2011, I was well on my way to winning my last battle with weight loss. I had managed to get from 230lbs down to 190lbs and was super motivated to continue my journey. Then in December of 2010 I fell ill. Between medication, not being able to exercise and depression, at the end January 2011, I was back to…
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Goal-setting nightmares... HELP!!!
Given the recent successes I've had since joining MFP, I've become somewhat addicted to the Community Message Boards. I love reading the inspirational stories and fitness tips because they keep me motivated. Now, that being said, I am so confused about what my caloric intake should really be. I want to lose 42lbs... My BMR…
