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REMEMBERING TO BE GRATEFUL!!
I'm so bummed I let myself get to this point in my life. I'm the same weight in the afters in these photos from 5 years ago! But let me remember when I had just got out of a narcissistic relationship (my first love) and maxed out at 220!! I had the same body, better hair, worse eyeliner. BUT I NEVER FELT PRETTIER IN MY…
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Consistent in the gym but I don’t want to build any more muscle
Hi! I’m have been very consistent in the gym and I was hoping someone could help me with my diet. I am not looking to build any more muscle but rather lower my body fat%. I have been eating a high protein diet and I can see the results, and I plan on being consistent and continuing to go to the gym but would losing my…
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Body Scan Scales
Hello! I'm thinking of getting some body scan scales, but it's a bit of a minefield. What do people recommend / avoid? Thanks!
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Post dinner sweet tooth
I’m struggling with a sweet tooth after a dinner. I have protein bars but I’m afraid that will cause the scale to remained stagnant. I’m under my calories by 300. But I’m inpatient. Any advice?
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The main reasons I believe people don't reach goals
First and foremost is FEAR. People fear of failure when they attempt something. No one ever wants to fail, but it's part of the learning process. Since weight loss (with the exception of calorie deficit) isn't set in stone for how to do it, people may try a program and fail altogether at it, but quit and don't look at…
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Please help me understand....motivation/support
Hi All, I have been on MFP since January 2023 and am doing very very well!!! Started at 293 lbs and am currently at 218 lbs. However, this is my first time posting in the forums. My question is (and I mean no disrespect or to throw shade at anyone) but what do people mean when they say they need motivation or support? Like…
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Weight loss
What is the quickest way to lose 20 pound before surgery? Please 🙏🏽Thank you
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Is my metabolism screwed or is that a myth?
A bit of background - I’m 27 and when I was 22-24 I was super healthy, weight lifting 4/5 times a week, eating well, great physique. At some point I started having really bad depression, which lead to me basically dropping all physical activity and healthy eating habits, and started drinking quite heavily. I finally feel…
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Macros or calories in?
Hello, I am on the free account on My Fitness pal, is it better to focus on macros or calories in.
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Changing goal settings, wont let me do it manually.
My protein goal is too low so i want to change it. I go to settings, goals, manuallu update and save changes and it goes back to resetted my mfp! I wont lose any weight if it stays at the low protein. Anyone have any idea how to do it? Thanks.
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Weight loss plateau
I have been eating 1600 calories a day since April of this year I have so far lost almost 22 lb well all of a sudden I haven't lost a single ounce in over a week since June 15th I have been at the same way I'm still doing the same physical activity that I'm able to do with my health conditions and I've actually been eating…
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Meal plan
Hello all I’m new to this app. How do I track my meals daily? Thank you!
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losing weight as a petite person
hello!! i’m 27 year old female and i currently weight 125. the weight doesn’t really look great on me bc i’m 5’2 and the weight is mostly tummy also my hips are more narrow. anyways i’ve been having trouble on how much calories i should i take i don’t work out as much as i want to but i’m trying to fit it in my time. this…
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Cycling Weight?
As someone who has been working out for a few years and monitored my weight religiously, I have made it a habit to ignore the scale. That being said, after taking up aggressive cycling indoors (peloton training) alongside more weights as well as outdoor cycling with running, I seem to have made progress with speed and…
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Heathy lunch options for work
OK so I am stuck in a rut on what are some good lunch choices to bring to work that are good but also dont break my myfitness pal budget lol. Something that is quick with very little prep Anyone have choices that work well for them?
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Stay positive!
Finally losing weight. 60lbs down. Have 120lbs to go to reach my goal weight. It’s been hard but staying positive is helping!
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I have 15 pounds to loose
I lost 30 pounds a few years ago and gained some back due to some illnesses. I want to loose 15. I really want to aim for a pound a week but the recommendation is .5 a week. Should I aim for that? Thanks for the help, Candie
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Weighin
My third time seeing 203 the the scale Do I still go on the day eating the same calories What I do
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Eating too much everyday ( eating to many calories )
Brand new member so hoping this app helps me with my problem of eating to much and too many calories. Sometimes I try to eat healthier like fruits and vegetables for a day then I start eating non healthy again the next day. I would like to know how I can eat healthy and not take in as many calories. I would also like help…
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My weight
I'm 6ft4 and weigh 16st7 after losing 2st3 over the last few years what's a good weight for a stocky guy
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my changed mindset
hi sharing my experience, started at 225 dieted down to the 185 i am now in a few months altogether eating mostly 1200-1500 cals, and now im suffering from a slight form of skinny fat. didnt focus too much on my protein and lifted weights on and off. basically look like a smaller version of myself at 185, though theres of…
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Menopause weight
Hi I'm currently battling menopause weight gain. Any tips and trucks to try n shift it?? I'm in calorie deficit, currently trying strength exercises as the doc said to do this as cardio won't work well at my age x
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Help
I had lost 8 lbs and now I have gained back 5. I have not been eating more than 1200 calories a day and I'm exercising. What am I doing wrong? Is it bc I was eating probably less than 1200 calories when I lost the 8 lbs and now that I am eating 1200 it's too much?
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Calorie deficit & exercise calories burned
Hi, I've been using myfitness pal to track my calorie intake and linked with my fitbit to count calories burned, I,ve a goal to loose fat , Im fairly fit and always active but always have that extra layer around the mid section from a bad diet and plenty of alcohol at weekends, so I've started a healthier eating plan and…
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skinny people....who have never been fat!
Hi there this is just one of those silly questions i have been thinking about and really still don't know the answer so what do you guys think.... i was standing in the post office que the other day next to all the cheep big yummy chocolate bars thinking is it just me thinking i could eat all them :devil: do skinny's and…
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Weight loss with ACL/MENISCUS recovery
Anyone happen to have tips on losing weight with an injury!? It's frustrating I'm just gaining and gaining. Currently at 1200 calories daily. Low fodmap diet.
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Question: Renerally an foods & excerise question..(long post)
Currently, I consume (way more than I should because of soda) mid to lower calorie range - and I excerise mostly by walking but I'm not walking/jogging hard enough to "enhance my heart rate to fat burning mode. I did try that- I got high but never to "fat burning or above* because it was a excerise equipment I put…
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Anyone else unable to click on their food items in the diary on desktop?
Been that way for at least an hour or two for me. Android app works fine.
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How many calories do I need for weight loss
I need some help. I hired a nutrition coach today and he said I need to eat around 2000 calories a day. This is more food than I normally eat. He told me that because my BMR is 1426 that I need to eat 2000 calories to gain muscle and lose fat. I don’t understand. Won’t I gain weight? I thought I needed to be in a deficit…
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Weight loss made easy
So in light of the ever growing minefield that is weight loss I want to potentially help people who are just starting out with a simple process iv used to loose 37kg/82lb and all it really involves is the principle of energy in vs energy out If you consume less food than you burn you will loose weight and that’s a 100%…