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does this app update your target calorie intake after weight loss?
I have lost 11.5 pounds since switching from the Lose It app to myfitnesspal app, but my calorie and macro target amounts hasn't reduced. The Lose it app adjusted the calorie intact every time there was a weight change. Someone told me the the myfitnesspal app adjust after each 10 pounds but mine didn't. Does it only make…
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200+ lbs to lose
Hi! My name is Holly. I am 38 years old, a working mom of 3, who also is going to school. I am 5' 5" and currently weigh 353 lbs and am trying to get down to between 140 and 150 lbs. I would like to be under 200 lbs by my birthday in October next year and hope to start 2025 having reached my goal. Unfortunately, that is…
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Met another milestone today 70lbs gone!
I've got a long way to go still but I reached 70lbs down today. I've basically just changed my diet and been mindful of what I eat. I've added some walking and for the past month been going to PT for a bulging Disc, it's helping. I just wanted to toot my own horn. I don't have a lot of support at home to share this with. I…
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A certain age …
Anyone have any weight loss tips for a 50 plus woman ? It’s so hard …
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I know I post a lot but that’s cuz I need to stay motivated !
Hi guys so I know I post a lot but it helps! Anyways, tonight I’m going on a walk on the boardwalk with my bestie I’m so excited. I’m posting pics of before I gained weight(my goal) vs what i look like at my biggest. (The chubby pics) ill post another pic in a week of my progress since starting this app. But yeah I have…
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Are your friends making you fat?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/food-thought/201208/are-your-friends-making-you-fat I actually do believe that the friends you hang out with influence your eating habits. And if they aren't trying to control their weight, then you hanging with them on a Friday night or weekend will likely affect your own journey if…
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Weight Loss and Exercise
I have been walking on the treadmill 4 miles every day, M-F, for the past 4 weeks. I have reduced my calorie intake to 1600 daily. I weigh myself every Sunday. I am becoming discouraged because I have yet to lose any weight. In fact, I have gained 4 pounds. I really feel that I am doing everything right so I just cannot…
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Loss weight
What kind of foods can help to lose weight faster?
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A slight improvement
I’m trying to make myself be positive like speak it into exsistance type conversation in my mind. I was 163 a month and 1 half ago now I’m 153, and my lean muscle went up and I lost a little smidgen of fat. I do feel motivated since it did something, but I get discouraged when I used to be 130 living off of all the sugary…
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Gastric sleeve meals
Hi what is the best high protein meat very low carb meals for gastric sleeve people I'm 6 months post op and struggle on what things to eat as I'm not allowed any rice or pasta or bread as my pouch doesn't like it and I end up being sick!! Any help would be great :) as I need to get my weight off quick I've already lost 5…
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Do we pay attention to this?
Just a quick question So I’ve upped my protein uptake But according the MFP…I should only have 66g a day Yet if I do a calculator on Google it tells me I can have 113-116g a day to lose weight Just clarifying :) Thanks I’ve added the pic here to show you x
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Calorie Counting
Hello!! Maybe y’all can shed some light for me. I am currently trying to follow a 1,600 calorie diet as recommended by my doctor to help me lose weight. I am doing pretty good at meeting my goal. However, should I be tracking fats/carbs too? Just seems like a lot of tracking to have to balance macronutrients AND calories.…
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Bright Line Eating
Looking for BLE friends!!!!
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Body Structure Question
Hi and hello to you. I have lost 100 pounds and gain 15 back making it a loss of 75 pounds. I have went from a 3x to a 2x. But I do not see a difference in my body structure just the width. I am now ready to start weight training along with cardio I have been already doing. When I add the weight training along with dieting…
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At a loss
Hello! I've been changing my diet for the last 2 months. About 3 ish weeks ago I started logging here on MFP. When I initially set up my information it gave me a 2200 cal amount but I reduced it to 1700. Long story short, I've been weighing myself. I started at 330 and I'm currently at 314.4 however about a week-ish ago I…
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It's that time again - 5 stone is coming off!
Hey everyone, so I weighed myself on Sunday for the first time in 3 years. I cried and cried realising what I have done to my body I can't believe I have let myself get this far :-( I have gained 4 stone and I have 5 stone to lose. Then it's to maintain. I'm looking for friends to help me along the way. Public diaries are…
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Intermittent Fasting question
I’ve been looking to get into intermittent fasting but had one question about it. With intermittent fasting do you need to do it every day or can you alternate the days you fast? My diet is very non processed foods when I eat. So for example. Could I fast for three days then take a two day break from fasting? Any…
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Calorie Target Question
Does anyone else find it difficult to lose weight on what MFP/other calorie calculators recommend? For context I am F27, currently 167 pounds from highest weight 190, 5 foot 2. I am currently wanting to lose weight safely and healthily but relatively quickly as we are trying to conceive. My understanding is you need a…
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Ate 1,000 calories over maintenance
How do you stay on track diet wise over the weekend? I'm also on psych meds that can increase appetite...
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Back after 5 months
I got 10 pounds to lose. Should I eat the exercise calories?
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IF - tracking calories for success?
Hi there :) Just getting started with intermittent fasting. Trying to do the 16:8 window, where I’m eating from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. I’m wanting to lose ten lbs. Currently 123, 5”2. Has anyone done the 16:8, didn’t track calories, and lost weight? Could you share your experiences/advice/tips? I haven’t tracked calories in a…
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How have you been able to lose weight with limited mobility..how?
For those who have limited or no mobility...unable to exercise..how have you been able to lose the weight?.
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ED and disability - unhealthy weight gain pls help!!
I'm a disabled wheelchair user. I also have disordered eating. I was not eating all day and then eating something around 500 calories for dinner. I'm not underweight so I could not get help from my doctor. I wanted to get healthy so I managed to get to a point where I was eating unsweetened porridge for breakfast and salad…
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Weight loss medication
I'd love to hear your experience being on weight loss medication. What do you take? What are the side effects? I feel that I need to consider this option after several years of trying to lose weight with minimal results. I'm 61 and am at 194 lbs and I weight train 3x/week and walk, bike or do stationery bike intervals on…
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What not to eat IF 16:8
Is 100ml of milk or half cup cucumber slices okay during fasted stated of IF? What can throw one out of fasting?
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Looking for recipe recommendations to try and decrease the amount of carbs in my diet?
I Love carbs, Always have. Looking for recommendations for alternate healthy-ish dishes? preferably not overly expensive, hopefully can balance out my diet. If anyone happens to reply with some i'd greatly appreciate it.
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Just wanted to say thank you :)
Hey guys so I was the girl eating 800-900 calories a day (don’t judge I had an eating disorder and was put on medication) I tracked one day and I only ate 852 calories in a day…:o Since Sunday I’ve lost 2lb :) It might be water weight I don’t know MFP says I can have 1580 calories I’m 5ft 5 (167cm) 11 stone 8 currently And…
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Eating Healthy
I’ve been told eat to live not live to eat. What are some pointers that y’all use to eat better?
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Blood pressure, meds, and weight loss
I'm on haloperidol injection(100mg)once a month and pill(5mg) daily. Haloperidol can cause low blood pressure. I weigh 249 pounds at 5'8. My blood pressure is 120ish over 70ish. I get my blood pressure taken once a month when I get my injection. My question is this... Since weight loss lowers blood pressure is it possible…
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Should I eat at maintenance while sick?
Wondering if I should eat at maintenance while sick. The food I eat won’t be changing just the volume so I’ll be getting all the nutrients I need either way, just wondering if the body needs extra energy. I’ve been tracking for a couple months now and don’t struggle with sticking with the diet, just want to make a speedy…