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Originally Posted by Pysanky
my weakness: cheesecake :mouse
Google skinnytaste no-bake cheesecake, and instead of adding the filling to a crust, spoon it into 8 (or 6) separate servings, slice strawberries on top and sprinkle a spoonful of graham cracker crumbs, or better yet all bran buds, and enjoy. I make this, and I eliminated the 1/4 cup sugar for the recipe cuz it really doesn't need it. If you use fat free cream cheese, it is more mousse instead of set like a cheesecake. Well, lets face it, its a cheesecake substitute---but I swear to you, its so delicious, you won't miss cheesecake - just make sure you have people to share it with cuz it is that good, you don't want to be tempted so much with the remainders. If you make it without the crust, you can cut the recipe by half and just make 4 servings. Anyhow, on with the show:
So I just got to the forum tonight and I have not read any further and don't know if you've chosen a food plan course of action, and I don't want to be ms. obvious, but I did an internet search for you: For your stated age, and current weight - now here is the tricky part cuz I input 5 ft 5 in....but your height may vary...lol - the result is:
You should consume about 2,734 calories a day to maintain your goal weight of 350 lbs. Ok, I rounded up to 350.
So, given that bit of information above, to lose 1 pound per week, you subtract 500 calories daily as a start. 3500 calories in a week = 1 pound lost. So say all the scientific and weight loss calculators, gurus, teachers, etc. since the beginning of weight loss. It boils down to calories in vs. calories burned, so a calorie deficit is necessary. Find yourself a calorie counting site - there are PLENTY - and aim for 2234 daily...to start.
As you lose weight, you adjust your calorie intake downward. To start tho, you really don't need to (and shouldn't) restrict calories too much. That may set you up for failure.
Are you new to the diet world? Most likely not. Probably you've been around this block like I have a few times. Maybe the "calorie theory" got lost in Deal A Meal or WW or Atkins or South Beach or Pritikin or Grapefruit, Vinegar, Cabbage soup, slim fast, medifast ... every program one can follow shares the common denominator that you'll consume less calories than your body will burn. So, it doesn't matter WHAT program you choose, or what method you choose, but know that it does not have to be drastic and super restrictive. Eat less and the weight loss will occur. That is some gem to learn, and we all know it, and somehow it goes out the window.
You can do this. You can join a program, or buy a book and follow that diet plan, or see your doctor for a suggestion, or drink slim fast for 2 meals a day and eat a balanced third....that decision is up to you. Just know that it doesn't take any more knowledge than ... eat less.
Its also a great idea to incorporate all of the food groups into a healthy daily food plan. Some days we can be 100% on, and others...not so much. You know what tho? If you're even 90% most of the time, you'll still lose weight!
Whatever you choose, good luck to you. There is a saying "begun is half done" and that you're here and finding the support of like-minded people, that you're thinking about making a plan---well, you've begun!!!
Donna