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phatboi

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Hi all. I'm a 27 yo college student. I decided it was time to drop some weight, and have been dieting/walking for the last 2 weeks. I'm 6'2" and am tipping the scales at 240 lbs. When I started I was closer to 245-250. My bmi has me calculated as obese, and while I don't feel like I am obese, Ive decided to drop some weight.

My goal is to get down to 215 lbs. I've been eating anywhere from 1200-1800 calories daily, as well as walking between 2-3 miles every evening. I'm looking for some suggestions and/or guidelines about what I'm doing overall. More exercise, less calories, etc...

My main problem that I've encountered so far is every evening between 11 and 12 I become so hungry that I can hear my stomach rumbling. Its hard to not eat, but when I do I try and make sure it is something low in calories. Any suggestions on how to get over this hump would be appreciated as well.

I look forward to contributing to the forum and look forward to reaching my goal!
 
Welcome to the forum!!! :D:D

As a man, and a very tall man at that, your base calorie intake should be no fewer than 1800 calories. As for the night time rumbling - I can relate to that! I usually chug some water on those nights, if it's really bad then I drink 1/2 milk and try to occupy myself until it passes.

Good luck with your goals!
 
hey there phatboi, glad to see you are here!!!
I would suggest
tracking your calories for the day
drinking more water
doing some exercising for 30min a day (does your College have a gym?)
and get yer but to bed before 11pm so you won't hear thoes tummy grumbles!!;)
welcome to the forum and keep on postin dude!!
later on.... STAR
 
LOL! I love Star's suggestion - just go to bed an hour early, and you'll never hear the grumbling ;)

Like Pequin said, your base calories should not be too low and 1200 calories is too low!

Up your protein and fiber perhaps, and maybe plan your meals (5-6) throughout the day to incorporate those hungry times.

Best of luck and welcome to the WLF :)
 
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