NEW- WL forums got me motivated!

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LindsB

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Hello!

So some of you may remember my "new and scared" "I have to lose 50lbs and feel overwhelmed and nervous" "too embarrassed to post pictures of myself"

Well It's been 2 weeks. I started at 155lbs and weigh in today: 148!

This site has motivated me to a happier HEALTHIER person. Maybe 115 isnt that far away after all!

Just a little history. I'm 21, 5'5 and tired of WAITING to live MY life till i'm thin. This is ridiculous. IM LIVING MY LIFE WHILE im on this path. Losing the weight will just be the beginning.

I've been eating 700-1300 calories a day of starches, fruits, vegs, lean proteins.

I exercise everyday on my exercise bike. biking 14mph for 1 hour.

i love popsicles. haha. yay summer.



Ive set up a little fun goal system. 2 more lbs till I hit 145 where Ill buy a sweet pair of heels. then 139 where my boyfriend said he'll take me out on a surprise date ;)

down to 115 where ill post pics of me and my boyfriend in my jeans (used to fit when i was that weight, he fits in them, he thought it would be a hilarious ultimate goal haha.

So maybe in some months (im not setting a time, it's not about that) Youll see our hilarious celebration pic. haha.


thanks for reading!
 
I've been eating 700-1300 calories a day of starches, fruits, vegs, lean proteins.
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Welcome to the diary area. I'm glad you're doing well, but I do have to say this: EAT MORE.

Anything under 1200 calories a day for an adult is dangerously low - you shouldn't be eating that little regularly unless you're under the care of a doctor. Aside from that, if eat so little too frequently you'll slow your metabolism to the point that your weight loss will stall.

At your current weight, you should be eating around 1500 calories a day to lose weight at a safe, healthy, and sustainable rate.
 
:iagree: with Kara.

You need to be eating a lot more than 700 calories a day.

You will be much better served by eating the 1500 calories that Kara suggests - entering through and making sure that you get
at least 5-a-day portions of fruit and veg (preferably different colours),
1000mg calcium,
74g protein,
25g fibre,
some healthy fats (eg from such as salmon, olives, avacado etc),
legumes (aim for at least 3 cups a week),
ensure that cereal does not have sugar in it,
head for wholemeal choices for bread, rice, pasta.

Read up the nutrition section but at rough guess I would head for those numbers.
 
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