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Calorie Intake for Weight Loss
Hi all! Do you find that what MFP gives us as a calorie goal to lose weight relatively accurate? I am a very tall (6'3), 50yo female. I've lost about 34lbs since March, but I'm still confused about how many calories to eat. My doctor says 1700, MFP tells me 2050, but it seems that if I eat anything above 1000, I don't…
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Appetite
I don't know how to control my appetite. It's always been a roller coaster for me. The issue is multiple things. Boredom, stress, emotions, tired, etc. I don't know how to stay on track when I'm on a good one. Help!
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Health and Weight Loss
Hi my name is Stacy, early 50s. So after losing nothing for many months I finally started losing and I’m within 5 pounds of my goal and now I keep going over those same 3 pounds Feeling discouraged. I know that sometimes I over ate. That is something that has happened often before, but once I started losing, I was doing…
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Tracking macros
folks, I’m new here. I’m all set up in the app and I’m on task tracking my macros. Question: if my goal is to shed a few pounds while keeping muscle (I weight lift regularly), and I come in UNDER my calories, carbs etc as recommended per day, do I “eat up” (ie consume more to meet the goal), or is it ok to be under. I’m…
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Low impact activities for people that have back problems
I just started and understand that weight loss isn't quick. I have set a goal on my daily calorie intake but I would like to add some activities to increase my cardo. I have had numerous back procedures in the past and I want to stay away from anything that could put my back in harms way. I walk a few miles a day at work…
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My milestones on the way to my goal
I (39 F) downloaded this app on 5/16/25 as a recommendation from my PCP. I went to my yearly and told her my concerns about my weight. Mind you, I have had 2 back surgeries. Due to BRCA gene, I have had my tubes and ovaries removed. I also have had steroid injections and am in menopause. I most recently had to have breast…
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fustrated that nothing is changing
Im just under 13 stone 5'2" 54 peri menopausal. Since January I have been exercising, cutting down. I dont drink alcohol, I dont eat after 6pm, Ive recently cut down on my dairy, Im careful what and how much I eat due to reflux. My portions are smaller than before. I eat more protein. I have PT and exercise with swimming…
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Why is insufficient funds so hard ???
Every time I'm low on funds i feel hopeless about my weight loss. I know losing weight doesn't cost much but it sure makes it easier to have a little funds if your out and about and forgot to pack lunch or trying to get in that new gym but your spouse lost his job . Ugh it's really hard to focus on myself with no greenery…
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Some good reminders: Progress not perfection
Some good reminders from a recent Precision Nutrition newsletter. They are a coaching company. I have not used their services or have any affiliation with them. I like their attitude and newsletters and articles. I could have edited this one to remove the 'sells pitchy' parts of this entry, but then it didn't seem to flow…
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Tips for Managing Side Effects on Ozempic?
Hi everyone! I’ve been using Ozempic for about 6 months now and have definitely gone through some ups and downs with the side effects. Here are a few tips that worked for me: 1. Nausea: I found that taking Ozempic in the evening, after a small meal, helped reduce nausea a lot. Also, ginger tea has been my best friend!…
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Help figuring out why I am gaining weight...
I am 5'4" and stuck at 122ish lbs. I eat roughly the same meals all week long, I have two small children so its easiest to keep things simple. I log my food, measuring/weighing as best I can. I even log the bites of quesadilla/pb&J I grab off their plates. I have been given the macro breakdown and calorie total in two…
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Stuck on 70+kgs
Good morning , my weight has been between 72-75 kgs forever. I’m 5’2”, a vegetarian and think I eat well. Active 3ish times a week / yoga, walking, random weights. So I gave up alcohol 95 days ago completely (did it for lent and continued) - no weight change which really surprised me! My daughter showed me this app and…
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Does anyone have any tips or tricks for relatively fast but maintainable weight loss ?
I want loose weight quickly but also so that i can maintain the weight loss and not gain it all back - can anyone help me out ?
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Really slow progress
I have been faithfully logging every bite for a month now and haven't really lost any weight. I added in walks, my job keeps me a little active, and I still feel like I am not seeing any progress. Last time I lost weight a few years ago, I lost it really fast doing the same thing I am doing now. Does anyone else have this…
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Has anyone tried Metaboost by Meredith Svelte?
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What do you think about one meal a day?
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how long does it take to see results?
hi, im 195 looking to get down to 140. i have a lot of health/hormonal issues that make weight loss very difficult. right now im tracking my calories, trying to eat healthy, and working out 4-5 times a week. how long does it take for a noticeable difference? everytime ive tried to lose weight before, theres been 0 change
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Changing goals
Hi. I'm trying to change my goals to losing half a pound a week, been on one pound a week for a couple of weeks. When I enter to lose half a pond a week, it doesn't higher my calories? Ive stayed the same weight for 3 weeks. I'm calorie counting and recording everything I have. Any advice please
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Best smart watch?
I’m looking for a new affordable smart watch. Previously had FitBits which barely last. My current one is Hawaii, which has been good, but the battery really plays up now and is destined for the bin.
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Sudden Weight Gain After Finally Finding the Right Meds to Manage Mental Health… Now what?
i was skinny my whole life and was quite underweight earlier this year. I was working on weight restoration and really was struggling but made a bit of progress. After quitting a stressful job and finding a psychiatrist that put me on the right kind of meds, I put on weight. More than 30% of my starting weight. I’m sad…
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Is this The way
I’m 18 tired of being skinny fat I look horrible without clothes and I’m tired but I believe that the way I can lose this weight and get abs is simply less calories no processed/unhealthy food protein intake ,cardio like jogging 10-12k steps and abs muscle training consistently does anyone believe there’s is any errors too…
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Grief and weight loss
Today is weigh in day and I am scared to step on the scale. This has been one of the hardest weeks of my life. I got a call that my cousin I was raised with took her own life at the start of the week. I’ve been in utter shock and disbelief for days. Like a lot of people in these dark times, I have turned to food for…
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My journey so far. This has worked for me. This post is mainly geared for guys trying to lose weight
Gentlemen, I would like to share this mini novel with you all in the hopes that it will help to finally crack the code on consistent/healthy weight loss. Forgive me in advance. I know my writing tends to be all over the place. In my humble opinion, I believe living by a structured dietary plan and lifestyle are essential.…
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How do you know the difference between total and net calories ?
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daily calorie goal seems too high
Hi, I’m 18 years old, 5’8, and 164 lbs trying to get to 145. I’m a bit of a beginner but i’m a little confused because it’s recommending me to eat 2,020 calories a day to lose 1 lb a week, but the TDEE calculator recommended around 1,700 calories. I didn’t include my workouts on the app but I do weight/light cardio 5 days…
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How to get out of this slump :(
Okay, so I'm 18 years old and I'm 5'7. I currently weigh 140 lbs, but my goal is 130 lbs. I started my weight loss journey at 153 lbs. I was going strong and lost 13 pounds in 3 weeks. Once I hit 140 lbs, my weight loss kind of… stopped? I don't know if I started eating more or what. Recently, a bunch of social events with…
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Help
hey everyone new on here struggling with tracking need accountability help need to lose about 20 lbs and feel good and have more energy who is with me
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How can I loose the weight
Hi I’ve just joined my fitness pal. I’m 212 at 5’6 and I’m trying to get to 150. I need help trying to discipline myself and really push towards my goal. My biggest fear Is having health issues because of weight. What are some ways you guys discipline yourselves to loose the weight.
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Need help losing weight fast
I want to look good again , I am 5,2 and 185 pounds. I’m disgusting and can’t stand myself but I constantly give in to snacking on junk. I don’t want to be like this anymore, my goal is 150 by August latest any tips help I also have autism so I am unmotivated and a very picky eater, this obviously doesn’t help my case
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Started Zepbohnf today
after a lifelong competition with myself the VA suggested I try Zepbound. first dose today at 2.5mg Now 71 with two ones replacements I just not as physically active as I once was. I still cycle 4-5 times and week and do resistance exercises but long gone are the days of heavy lifting and 100 mile rides. Any advice or…