Hello, my name is Rich and I've been a member of 2 + 2 since the beginning, although you would never know from my post count
I'm mainly a lurker, usually don't have a lot to say.
I'm 61 years old, 5' 6" tall, and weigh 232 pounds. It's time for me to get serious about losing all this excess weight, I'm too old NOT to do this. This log will help me get started and keep me accountable. I've been on the lose weight/gain weight rollercoaster my entire life, time for me to sh** or get off the pot. I know how to the lose the weight, but I've never had the discipline to keep it off.
In the past I've had no problems losing 2lbs/week, but I've been retired for 5 years, and leading a sedentary lifestyle. So, my goal is to still lose at 2lbs/wk pace, but 1.5 lbs/wk may be more realistic. I'm going to have to pump up my activity level to reach the 1000 cal/day deficit.
My BMR is around 1940, but due to my life-long weight fluctuations, my metabolism is probably AFU. I guess I'll know after 3 or 4 weeks of consistent diet/exercise.
Current weight: 232 Year-end goal: 205 Long-term goal: 150
Calorie intake: 1500 cals/day, +-100
Tuesday, 9/8 log
Oatmeal, skim milk 250 cals
Chicken breast, 14 oz cooked, 740 cals
Rice-a-Roni, 2/3 box, 450 cals
Popsicles, 2 each, 70 cals
Total calories: 1510
Exercise: 10.5K steps (Fitbit)