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"Normal weight"
This morning's weigh in was a new low. 167lbs. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that, since I am 5'9" tall, that is officially "normal weight", per BMI, which is 24.7. I have my 1 year appt tomorrow, wooohoo. I still want to lose another 15-20lbs, to get into the mid-range (about 22) of BMI, but I am so proud…
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Weight gain after gall bladder surgery
Need help I had gall bladder surgery and I seem to gain weight in my stomach area even though I’m eating the same diet then before. Very discouraged - need suggestions to take the weight off
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Weight loss for diabetics
Hello i am I type 1 diabetic and I went into the hospital at 119 when I was diagnosed and now I have gained about 30pounds in the last month. Does anyone have any tips for trying to lose that weight and still take care of my diabeties?
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Why are calories being added to my daily allowance
I started out with a daily calorie allowance of 1230 calories. After a couple of weight updates, my daily allowance was changed to 1530 calories. At my last weight check, I had gained .2 lbs
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1KG per month for 12 months! 🤸♂️🤸🤸♀️Weight loss resistant club!
Those who have 1. Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, Thyroid, metabolic syndrome ect) 2. Pshycological problems ( stress eating, bulimia) 3. Gastrointestinal problems ( GORD, ulcers) and unable to lose weight as fast as others and get disheartened , welcome here for slow but steady progress. We shall target 1 kg or more weight…
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Post injury weight gain
Long story short I was doing well and had lost from 446 lbs to 349 lbs then I took a hard fall off a porch onto concrete and broke my shoulder and arm. Between being depressed and not moving much I gained a lot of that back. Currently at 406. I know what to do and now that I'm on the better side of healing I'm going to…
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I cut my calories, I'm working out and I am gaining weight. Why?
All along I thought I knew what I was doing but now I'm second guessing myself. I'm very new to losing weight so maybe this is a stupid question but I am super confused. I currently weigh 205 pounds. I am 34 years old. I am 5'2. I have a very sedentary job but I'm making it an effort to workout (usually glow with Jo) for…
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deficit advice - is my deficit good enough?
hey guys im 174cm (5"8) and i weigh 87kg (191lbs). i started dieting around 15th september and i've gone from 95.5kg to 87kg today, and my goal weight is 70kg.i was wondering if going with 1550 calories a day is a good enough deficit while also keeping muscle mass? i want to get to 70kg as quickly as possible but i dont…
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real body weight
when is the best time to weight body weight i notice that after doing doing sport body weight decrease markly even in the next day morning after eating body weight increase even in the next day morning i really wish to know when is the real body weight ?? should i wait for 12 hr or 24 hr after big meal or doing sports to…
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Net weekly calories vs diary calories
So my goal calories for maintaining my weight 1510. In the diary it adds active calories to that so say I did 500 calories of exercise then I get 2010 for the day. However when I look at the weekly net over/under it only calculates off the 1510. So if I eat say 1810 I am still under by 200 for the day but the net…
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Full week menu 1500cal/day, eat back exercise calories
I've been doing this a while, and I know a lot of people starting out are overwhelmed with what to eat. There's really no magic to it- just keep it balanced, allow some flexibility, and keep the calories under control. My goal presently is to lose weight while retaining muscle. I've successfully reduced from 196lbs to…
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Honey, lemon juice and water
Hello, I'm new to the group and I want to detox. Is hot water with honey and lemon a good detox to help lose weight?
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How do I put the calories count in app
I am finding app difficult to put my calories in
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Daily accountability partner?
Looking for a daily accountability partner to check in with once a day and to help each other stay on track! I was 219 and now I’m 193 at a plateau and needing some extra help!
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how much water should i drink during walking ?
how much water should i drink and when ? when i walk for wight loss walking 150 min or so for optimum weight loss and when during walking at the begining , middle or when during walking ?
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Where am I going wrong & how do I fix it?
Hello, So the jeans have been getting a bit tight lately & basically I’m not liking what I see in the mirror so have decided to start tracking again & I'm slightly horrified at what I’ve discovered. So I’m 5ft & a bit of an inch, 7 stone 12 - 8 stone 2 depending on how the scales feel/when u get weighed & have a healthy…
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Muscle pain post workouts
Hello Experts, Lately, I have been experiencing muscle pain that feels different than muscle soreness or injury where you know you pulled something. The muscles throb and hurt like they are their own living organisms. That's a weird description, but I thought I would ask here to see if it resonates with anyone who is into…
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Wanting to lose weight but not muscle
Hiiii ^_^ I’m currently working at a 1400 cal deficit right now and have lost almost 10kg (22lbs) but I want to work on strengthening my muscles and having a fit appearance rather than a skinny appearance, how do I go about achieving my goal? What should I start eating more of to reduce muscle loss and do I continue…
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Natural Sugar vs. Added Sugar?
I recently had some blood work done and for the first time ever I've slipped into the "pre-diabetic" range. I'm 59 and have gained about 20 pounds since menopause. I've had great luck using mfp in the past and am again losing weight by logging everything and making good choices! But I can't get conclusive answers by…
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Please suggest healthy recipes for fat loss
Hello, I'm new to myfitnesspal. I'm planning to start my weightloss journey by avoiding Sugar and white products for a month(except salt). It would be great if you share if there is a community group for weightloss/fat loss discussions?
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Week one complete on Semaglutide
I just completed week one. Diet for this week was not great. Was curious what others are doing for their diet while on this medication. Rooting for you all!!!!
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short grain white rice
the granule is about 3 mm - 5 mm white i wonder how calorie in it ? after cooking coz i really dont know some programs say it is about 300 calorie each 100 gm after cooking some say it is 200 calorie after cooking and some say it is only 125 calorie after cooking what is the truth about that ? thats the rice where i live…
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I'm so hungry!
I'm not meeting my calorie deficit goals very well, but I'm still starving. Nearly 700 calories over the other day and I was still so hungry. Today I'm starving unto feeling like I'm going to throw up after dinner and already over my calorie goal. I'm breastfeeding, but that should only be around 300 extra calories. I…
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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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Is sub 1000 calories a good deficit to be in to lose body fat
I’m 5,11 and weigh 193 pounds. I’d like to get to 180 quickly as I’ve been struggling with my body fat percentage for awhile now
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How often should I exercise a week? I’m 265 5’10”
Hiiiii
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Help Reaching Goals
I have been working out with a trainer/body builder for a year. I have been following his diet and nutrition plan, and while I have gained muscle, I have not lost the fat that I wanted to lose. I do see more definition, but not enough fat loss. I’d like my BMI to not be 30, closer to 27. Not unreasonable. While I use…
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Weekly water intake
Where can I find my weekly water intake? Does MFP track that?I can only find the daily. Thanks
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Hello, I need some help regarding calorie intake.
I went from 3100ish calories allowed to almost 4000. I’m wondering if it’s because I didn’t log my food for two days and it’s trying to incorporate that into my calorie intake? I changed my settings from trying to lose 1.5lb/week to 2lb/week after having a slight gain in weight of roughly a pound. Any help is greatly…
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We got this
Here we can share our diaries and encourage each other to keep going!