Joining you!

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Registered: 06-09-2005
Joining you!
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Thu, 06-09-2005 - 1:22pm

Hello, all!

I am starting round 3 of what I call "Operation ditch the flub" and I thought I'd join here for both support, and some accountability!! My name is Melissa, I'm 24, and I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I'm a legal secretary and I live in NY.

Today is day 2 of my diet. I currently weigh around 260 lbs (don't own a scale, going by what I was a few months ago. I'm buying one next week!) and I should weigh between 130-150, acording to the doc. That means I need to lose at LEAST 110 lbs, so here I am!! I am basically just doing a low-cal, low-fat diet and cutting out refined sugars and baked goods. I use fitday.com to track what I eat daily, I journal there, and I love it.

Now, on to the questions!!

What is a good minimum/maximim calorie intake per day?

WHat is a good maximum fat intake per day?

What about supplements? Is anyone using them?

I guess that's it for now, I look forward to becoming a part of your community :)

Melissa

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: melissa1249
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 9:20am
Hi Melissa!
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-09-2005
In reply to: melissa1249
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 9:41am
Thanks!! I'm trying to stay under 1500 cals/day, and under 30 grams of fat. I hope I'm being reasonable. I want to lose 25 lbs by my birthday, 9/16 :)
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Registered: 05-25-2005
In reply to: melissa1249
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 11:07am
Welcome to the board Melissa!

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Registered: 02-22-2005
In reply to: melissa1249
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 3:17pm
Welcome! I think you got some excellent responses to your questions. Some folks use a formal diet plan and others (like me) use info to make one that fits their individual needs. Good luck! LK