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Crazy cravings
It's been less than 2 weeks and I'm struggling with cravings. I'm scared to go to store cuz I will buy snacks. 😩 HELP
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Down 10 pounds in 14 days!
So, I'm in the military and I have semi-annual weigh-ins every 6 months. Like most of us, COVID caused some weight gain. Well, I have to weigh-in in a a few days and I'm having to slough weight like a madman. Since starting my new routine, I'm down 10lbs in 14 days... which is insane. And it's not like it's even had. 10k…
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Calories in egg whites - confused?
My egg whites say there is 45 calories in 1/3 of a cup (100g) but 1/3 of a cup is not close to 100g when weighed it's only about 70g. What should I track by to make sure I'm as accurate as possible by the 1/3 cup or by 100g? Or something else completely?
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Hunger and correct calorie counts
I'm trying to figure out if I've got the right calorie goals for me. When I set up MFP, I set it to sedentary and 2lb/wk loss. I weighed 315 at 6', 34yo female. I've been at this for almost 2 months now, I'm 299 as of this morning. My cals were set at about 1780. I have a fitbit alta hr that I set to do negative counts…
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This time around... I cannot lose weight no matter how hard I try
50f, 5'11", 242 lbs. I've been using MFP off and on for a few years now but fell off the wagon after my mother died in 2018. Over the next four years, I devoted my life to caring for my father, and then my grandmother. Now that they have passed, I'm focusing on myself and my health. A couple of months ago, I started going…
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The Slow Creep
Hi all, in 2020 I lost ~40 lbs logging food and through regular exercise. Well, I’m happy to say I’ve maintained the regular exercise which has been great for my mental health and body (and heart too I guess), but I’ve slacked off the logging. I’ve gained almost 10lbs since logging regularly (since about Oct ‘21). I’m sure…
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Getting started and staying on plan, any advice or help appreciated!
Hello everyone! This must be my millionth time attempting weight loss haha but I did successfully lose around 3 stone at the beginning of 2017 then became pregnant and had a wonderful child. Since then, I remained the same for years and enjoyed bouts of cycling and weight lifting, until the dreaded lockdown and in the last…
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Moment of weakness
I have an issue with food addiction and binge eating. I have been doing well using CICO for over 120 days and have lost 49lbs. For Cinco de Mayo, we had tacos at work for lunch. I planned ahead with my calorie budget so I could partake. I had a good amount of tacos and was still good with my budget but wanted more after…
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Serious about losing 50lbs in 2022
I'm looking to put together a group/ challenge for people who want to lose 50 lbs by January 1, 2023 and get fit physically and mentally while losing. I want to get serious, so I'm looking for serious participants. We could brainstorm all of this, these are my ideas: *work together to come up with some weekly…
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Some thoughts on "Starting Over"
Starting Over Since starting to use MFP – I have noticed a steady stream of people writing “starting over” posts. They tell the age old story of “I tried and failed, now I'm trying again”. There is often an unhealthy dose of self-flagellation – as if beating up on yourself is actually going to help. There is often the plea…
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Looking for an accountability buddy!
Hi all! I’m back after a long hiatus and would love a buddy (or 2 or 3!) for accountability. Let’s do this together! I was in the best shape of my life and then got pregnant with my first child❤️ I only gained 30lbs while pregnant but I breastfed my baby which caused my appetite to skyrocket and I gained another 20. I got…
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Returning to MFP and looking for friends
Hello, my name is Jared. Been a user of MFP for a while + took a long break, but I'm back now I'd like to add some friends as I go on a 200lb+ weight loss journey. Go ahead and add me if you'd like.
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How do antidepressants actually cause weight gain (or loss)?
I don't understand how antidepressants affect weight. I am taking Lexapro again, as of about 6 weeks ago. I don't know that it's affecting my weight yet. I understand it can cause weight gain or loss. I get that it can cause increased appetite for weight gain. I get that it an cause a person to feel better and move more…
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Need help setting my calorie target - breastfeeding and working out
About me: I'm 8 months postpartum and breastfeeding. My baby LOVES his solids and his milk intake has already started to decrease a touch (based on the bottles I send to daycare). I plan to stop breastfeeding fully in 4 months when he turns 1. I'm 5'2" and pretty muscular. I was steady at 155 lbs pre-pregnancy (but I'd…
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Hey, hey! New girl on the block ☺️
Hey y’all! I’m Autumn, just like the season! I’m new to the app but an on and off gym goer for about 5 years! On and off because I’ve taken a couple breaks during pregnancy & postpartum but now I’m finally ready to take my body back! I have an almost 5 year old and an almost 2 year old, I also work in the emergency room…
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Zig zag calories or maintenance with short diet cuts
Just wondering if some of you are trying to keep a higher metabolic rate by zigzag eating your calories or do you eat closer to your maximum calories with shorter diet cuts. Do you find this helpful?
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Eat, Train, Count
Hello, I am here to count calories which come and go :-)
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Nervous About Increased Calorie Budget
Since October 2021, I've lost nearly 25 pounds. Two of those pounds were lost in the last week. I read here a lot and I suspect I'm not eating enough even though I don't ever feel starved. I only have 15ish pounds to go, so this morning, I upped my calories by 100 because I'd rather be losing between 1/2 and 3/4 of a pound…
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[Progress Photo] 5 months into my weight loss journey.
F28 5'4.5" SW:193.8 lb CW: 165.4 lb GW: 140 lb Looking at photos of myself from last year, before I began my weight loss journey. I feel so conflicted. Proud of how far I have come, yet embarrassed that I had let things get so bad in the first place. I am 5 months into my weight loss journey. Down 28.4 lb, just over…
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Lets be Last Leg Legends Together
I am looking for friends who are seeking for daily contact so we can support, nudge each other and motivate each other. I am in my 50's, on the last leg of my weight loss journey, enjoy the gym and need to firm the flab around my tum. (my jelly belly might be said to be a bouncy castle for fleas :o ) I live in the UK, with…
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5 stone + gone in 31 weeks
So I started a calorie deficit 31 weeks ago, drank water, more than I had before each day and I'm now at 73lbs down. Over 33 bags of sugar. Happy is an understatement, hang in there guys, trust the process, use the App and learn as you go.
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Hey guys!
I joined a while back but I’m just now hoping to find other committed people to converse with! I wish you luck on your journeys!😊
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32 / F / 108kg - need to lose min. 18kg to pursue fertility treatments
After over 2 years of trying to conceive, I have been told I need to reach 90kg before I can start fertility treatments. I have been a habitual yo-yo dieter since my teens and have fluctuated between 65kg and 115kg. Main motivations: - achieve pregnancy - learn better habits to pass on to future children - longer,…
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In 5 weeks you'll lose 10lbs... why is it not working?
When someone signs up for MFP, they are gung ho about losing weight, and want to shed those pounds FAST! They look at the calculator, enter their stats, and are asked... What is your lifestyle like... Sedentary? Lightly active? This is such a subjective question! Some people are fooling themselves... and think they're very…
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Macros and Counting
Hi! What is the best way to compute macro homemade meals? For example if I want to make something like salad dressing or coconut rice, but I don’t know the serving size(s), how do I do this? I want to be able to input all of my ingredients without knowing the serving size and then input the amount I take in MFP or some…
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Macros and counting
Hi! What is the best way to compute macro homemade meals? For example if I want to make something like salad dressing or coconut rice, but I don’t know the serving size(s), how do I do this? I want to be able to input all of my ingredients without knowing the serving size and then input the amount I take in MFP or some…
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Hello 👋
Hi! My name is Lane and I want to lose weight in a healthy way. I have always been fit and love all kinds of sports and activities. I put on weight after a major operation and it is proving stubborn to shed. My favourite workouts are with Caroline Girvan and Jillian Michaels. I also enjoy Sarah Beth Yoga to keep me calm…
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Not So New Newbie (Intro + My Journy)
Felt like making a little intro post so here goes! (Tw ED mention) I'm actually not new to MFP at all but this is kinda the first time I'm using it properly I suppose.. I have problems with binging and restricting which makes things difficult and so I just made a new account to basically restart. In mid 2020 (before MFP) I…