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See our 2024 stats, then share about your year!
Let’s look back on our year together, and inspire each other for the year ahead! All your efforts added up this year! Check out these impressive stats we racked up as a community: 👟We walked over 2 billion miles 🚰We drank over 23 million gallons of water 🔥We burned over 533 billion calories And of the 10+ billion foods and…
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Welcome to the MyFitnessPal Community: Health and Weight Loss
The Health and Weight Loss section is here for members to ask questions, seek advice, and discuss topics related to health, diet, weight loss, and overall wellness. Kindly ensure your posts are placed in the most suitable forum category to keep discussions organized. Off-topic posts may be moved to the appropriate section…
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Most Helpful Posts - Health and Weight Loss (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members regarding general health, fitness and diet help. * Logging Accurately..step by step guide * Logging accuracy, consistency, and you're probably eating more than you think * Diagnosed/Living With PCOS? READ ME! * Starvation Mode - Adaptive Thermogenesis and…
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I’m trying!
hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with 2 chronic immune diseases. I have decided I need to start making healthier choices and being kind to my body. I am starting a calorie deficit having around 1900 calories a day. I am a very picky eater which is hard for me. I have slowly started cutting things out of my diet…
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10 pounds
Ugh. 10 pounds. Through problems at work, other issues going on and whatnot, I let it go and gained 10 pounds over 6 months. We all have done it at some point or another. Now it's just facing it down and buckling down again for the next 6 months. 😒 But it'd be nice to just keep ignoring reality🤣
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Soooo hard!
So… I am 250lbs and class 2 Obesity. Went to the doctor today and my BP was 157/111 . He Insists I drop weight and asked if I wanted to try Ozempic to get the ball rolling. If I cant start dropping weight ill be put on meds for Hypertension and he would prefer I try to drop weight and lower bp first. All i think about is…
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Deducting the Hair Extensions weight gain! 💇
Doh! Wow, how insane is this? I was so close to my weight loss goal. I ate a big meal the night before so I chose not to weigh in the next morning, Saturday. Well, I had an appointment to get 18-22 inches long extensions without thinking to weigh it or myself first. Immediately afterwards I thought, uh-oh!!!! So, I'm stuck…
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Anyone tried calorie cycling?
I've been reading about calorie cycling - eating higher amounts for 2-3 days in the week, then lower amounts but keeping a total weekly goal. Some research shows that it might help preserve metabolism during weight loss. I've lost ~80lbs now, but have another 50 that I want to lose (slowly, plan on it taking about 2 yrs…
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Activity level?
So…. I am an athlete, as of right now I am in volleyball. It's not super intense, but I do work hard in it. I have practice 5x a week all 1 1/2 hours long. Soon I'll be having 1-2 games a week instead. I also work fast food and will be having maybe 2-3 shifts. All will be different lengths. I don't want to out too high…
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Calorie deficit
hi was wondering why I have been on 1270 Calories a day I’ve lost more weight and I’m near my goal weight I e been given 14?? Today
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Gastroparesis
Hey. I am 25 and have had idiopathic Gastroparesis (meaning they do not know what has caused it). I have seen many posts on the message boards from other people with this disease who have been asking for advice and tips to help with gastroparesis. I have had Gastroparesis and acid reflux my entire life. It took me many…
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When to adjust macros/calories?
Hi all, I started my health journey about 17 weeks ago. A family member passed away and it was a difficult time for me and my family. In my grief, I focused on how I can adopt a healthier lifestyle so that I can age as well as I can. I read the book OutLive and it was eye opening. All that said, I have been tracking my…
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My body crashed, how do I get better?
Almost 3 weeks ago I went to a spin class early in the morning, after which my body completely shut down and my fatigue was severe and debilitating. Previously I have been doing 1 hour boxing lessons twice a week and I just started lifting weights. I was doing 20 to 30 minute walks in between. I had lost about 12 lb in 50…
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What is going on with my body
Hi, I’m new here. I started a diet on March 31st eating on average 1700 calories/day and very high protein. I started at 325 pounds and I very quickly dropped 30 pounds, like in 7 weeks. I have also been playing sports with friends 2-3 days a week plus I work a busy job and chase around my toddlers full time. But since…
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Weight loss tips?
Im a 55 year old female, who needs to lose 25 lbs and it's hard . (Menopause) Everyone says watch your calories, then others say no, watch your carbs. What is the best way to get started and start losing ? Any ideas or help is greatly appreciated. Thank you !!
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Log it before you eat it!
Hello to anyone new to MFP, I am new to the discussion boards but not the application. I have used it several times to lose weight. A rule that really helps me is: LOG IT BEFORE YOU EAT IT! I know this sounds simple, but it is important, if you wait to log it, you can forget to log it, you can log it and not like how it…
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Lowered calories and started to gain weight not lose
Hi everyone! I just wanted to share a quick update and see if anyone else has experienced something similar. For the past two months, I’ve been following a 1700-calorie diet while focusing on nervous system regulation. During that time, I wasn’t exercising much but maintained my weight around 147 lbs, even with occasional…
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Anyone else been to the dietician?
I am going to the dietician next week and I am scared/nervous. The last time I went was a long time ago before my insurance ran out when I was under my dad's insurance. The lady was all "you're only going to eat chicken breast" and I was not having it. Another doctor I see said if I just level with them and tell them my…
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1 year down!
So, last July had to go to the doctor, and my blood pressure was high. I finally decided it was time to take charge of my health - I know what to do, just had to do it! About mid August last year, I started tracking and getting back to healthy lifestyle - better eating, and more importantly for me, working out. Starting…
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When Did Logging Start to Feel Normal for You?
Just curious, how long did it take before logging your food felt like part of your day and not a chore? I’m a few weeks in. It’s getting easier, but I still forget random snacks sometimes. Also kinda proud when my diary actually looks balanced at the end of the day. Anyone else feel that?
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Missing a meal-didn’t log it.
I am new to MFP. Have been logging everything the past week and lost 13#! I am so excited to see where this journey takes me and lose this new diagnosis of “pre-diabetic.” I slept in on Saturday so missed Breakfast. MFP thinks I forgot to log it. Is there a “placeholder” of sorts? TIA.
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what exercises can i do to grow muscle in my glutes and shoulders?
i am 5"6 and ~160lbs — if that helps. I go to the gym regularly and own some dumbbells (ranging from 1lb to 15lbs). I lift almost every day because of wrestling:) Xo, Red 🎸🔥
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Does loose skin occur during or after the weight loss?
When losing weight would you notice the loose skin as you drop the weight or would the skin end up sagging months after you lose the weight?
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The Never Ending Story; It's Still Me and My Body
Here is am again…..23 kg gained back in 8 months. Only 13 kg from where I started. My feelings: Sadness, frustration, disappointment and……shame. My thoughts: Hopelessness, futility, and resentment Yet…here I am so I must have hope. It's my body and it can only rely on me to whisper soft messages of encouragement and…
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food logging
So I logged for the first time today and I'm double the suggested calories. I'm new, names Michelle from Pennsylvania, and I've chosen the fasting 14:10 plan. I'm crossing my fingers. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Help avoiding plateau
I have been losing regularly until last week. I think I might be hitting a plateau. Not sure if I should lower my calorie intake but I am at 1200 right now. Or increase my exercise, I already walk 3 miles a day. I do the 3 miles in 55 minutes and speeding it up is not an option I have bad SI joints but increasing my miles?…
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Menopausal & Intermittent Fasting
Hi, I have reached that stage where weight loss is not what it used to be for me. I am looking for a healthy eating plan that will help me loose weight over time. I have decided on Intermittent fasting with a 6 hour eating window. Has anyone had success with this plan post menopausal? Any tips or suggestions? TIA
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How do you guys handle tracking calories without falling back into ED habits?
So heres my situation. For reference I am 5’8 (don’t read if sensitive to mentions of anorexia) Since August 2023 I’ve gained a lot of weight. Due to what I think was an anti depressant, we ran hormone and other health tests but everything was normal. Here’s the timeline: August 2023 130 lbs Started med September 2023…
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Hard 75
How many are currently doing the hard 75? Or have successfully completed it?
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Getting into running as an obese man
Heya, so I've been losing weight since June so I can commission as a Navy Officer, as of August 2nd I am down from 272 pounds to 246 (5'11 is my height for frame of reference). Upper body exercises like push-ups and weight training have been easy for me to get into, but I can't seem to gain any stamina at all when I…
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How insulin works
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4053232058258427/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v This is a great short video that shows how insulin works in an easy to understand way.
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Should I cut or maintain?
Hello, im a 21yr old male who dont know what to do. I have a belly fat but my arms are not big compared to the belly, im going to the gtm consistently for around 1 month now (3-4x per week) but i dont know if i should cut first or maintain the weight while building muscle. Im 171cm and currently 79.6kg (morning weight)…
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what workouts can I do at the gym to slim down my waist?
i.e. what machines, how often, how many reps? I'm sick of being built like a cylinder:) Xo, Red🎸🔥