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I am a newbie
My name is Jackie. I am just starting. I know this won't be easy and it is a challenge. I want to improve my health and well being. I want to feel well and no aching joints due to weight. I am looking forward to the change and glad I have support.
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Weight coming back after weight loss from cancer treatments
I had a stem cell transplant 28 months ago. I have been a life long dieter, so I was happy with the 40 lbs I lost (terrible way to do it though). My new weight was about 10 lbs too low, but at this point I have gained back 30 lbs! I know that using MFP will make me more aware of everything I'm eating and keep me from…
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Gastric bypass and wt. loss
Hey All I'm new here and need to loss 30lb before I can get a gastic bypass. Now if I could loss wt. I would not need the bypass. What a girl to do. I have 4 month to loss it or I am out of the program. Any ideas on the best way to loss the wt.
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Figuring it out!
Sick and tired of being sick and tired. Starting out slow, but steady. At my heaviest and need to loose 150lbs. Honesty- I feel gross and ugly and I have 3 beautiful daughters and a handsome young man that can't have their mom thinking this way or not be able to play with them. Encouraging encouragement!
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Exercise
I started fitnesspal a year ago. I had to stop because of health issues. Do anyone have exercise suggestions for someone who has a stress fracture in their lower leg?
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weight loss low carb
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Making it count
Hi. Just got my Garmin. It works well. Hoping it inspires me to lose weight and get fitter x
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how much weight could i lose in 6 weeks?
okay so im going on holiday in a little over 6 weeks and I was wondering how much I could possibly lose in that time, the diet I have just started is mainly vegan during the weekdays and on weekends I allow myself one meal with either a piece of chicken (as I don't enjoy or eat red meat) or a piece of fish, I workout 2…
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Logging atomically
Hi. I've been here a month or two and before that some time. I'm not looking to lose weight or at least, I don't feel I have to. I'm here to get my food discipline sorted, it's been a mess with lifestyle and other static leading me to make quick and poor eating decisions lately and I want to be stronger and have more…
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New to MFP (using FitBit Surge), numerous questions I'd love some help with ...
Hello Everyone, I'm an exercise educated, though slightly confused newbie after some help to ensure I maximise the new tools I have and see the results I want. 4Kg drop, 0.5Kg per week over 10 weeks. I bought my FitBit Surge this week and really love it, I completed the set up no bother and was using Weight Watchers…
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Balanced diet - any tips?
Hey there! So I only joined myfitnesspal yesterday but I started to try and eat healthy about two weeks ago and it's been going okay I think. What I've noticed when I log what I eat is that my diet seems to be high in sugar and low in protein. This baffles me because I am eating meat (chicken, sometimes beef) at least 3…
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Just started, need advice.
Hi! I'm 23 years old, male, 5'10" and I weigh 298lbs. I'm determined to get down to a healthy weight. I don't care how long it will take, but I'm not going to stop dieting until I get there. Right now I'm focussing on dieting and using Diet Chef to control my meals. I'm at 1200 - 1300 calories per day at the moment and it…
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Need Motavation
I am a 65 year old female Special Needs school bus driver so I sit a lot during the day. I quit smoking 4 years ago after smoking since I was 18. Well in this process I have gained 60 lbs. Need to get it off . I have no excuse.
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Breaking the norm
I did 2 miles today....yay! LOL! I know it might not seem like much too some people, but it is a big accomplishment for me. I looked over my low carb diet nutrition facts for the last couple of days and saw that my cholesterol intake was very high from using whole eggs in my omelettes. Does anyone know if I should really…
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Turn off: You've earned ### extra calories from exercise today
How do I turn this off: You've earned ### extra calories from exercise today I dont want it to give me extra calories in my totals.
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Need motivation
I'm not here to flirt or hook up! I need true modivation! I need people who want healthy lifestyles! Add me if that is you!
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Is there a way to create a custom period weight progress chart/report?
The only options I see are "Last 7 days Last 30 days Last 90 days Last 180 days Last year". Is there a hack or a tip to get the chart to show a custom period? Thanks
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Groups and How to Find Them
Hello, can anybody give me the secret to searching for a group? I went to the browse groups and there's no search feature that I could see. I can't go through thousands of pages to find one.
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IF Diet
Hi all This is my first week of IF diet,I have done it before and has worked for me.I was jobless since October 2015 but now on my way to start working again.I need to be back in shape and I know this will work,first week has been a little tough since I haven't done it in a little while.I have taken my pics and can't wait…
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Changing The Preset Macros
Hi everyone. I'm new here and I'm sure this question has been asked and answered before, however after searching I can't find anything. I have a calorie need (BMR) of 2600 kCal's a day. When I set my macros up and the calories or Macros at the amount that I want (2600 kCals/225gm P, 280gm CHO, 72gm F) the macro pie chart…
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When to start lifting?
This might get a little lengthy, so if you want to skip ahead to the point, it's: How soon into beginning exercise would you start incorporating strength training? So I'm right at 299lbs. I just started taking my weight loss seriously, as in actually putting in effort, about 3 weeks ago. I've lost 6 lbs. by walking 2 miles…
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Have 3 weeks to lose 10 lbs
My friend's wedding is in 22 days and the bridesmaid's dress I bought fit 5-10 pounds ago, but currently only zips half way! I really need it to fit otherwise I won't be in the wedding. Do you guys think I can do it? Also I really want to lose about 20-30 lbs. after that. Feel free to add me! For reference: I'm 5'5'' 150…
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Deja vu? Have you been here before?
hi, I am a carb-aholic. Working on losing 40-50 pounds, again. I am a very active 58 year old female. That being said, mfp is no stranger to me. Neither is success or failure. So, I'm back. Many of my mfp friends are inactive or Mia. Support is a two way street. Looking for some friends to help me reach my goals. Would…
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MFP Newbie Questions
Hi all. After being overweight/obese for most of my entire adult life, a recent family situation has provided the "motivation" I need to get things in order. Starting out at 34 years old, 5'10", and 280 lbs. I have 2 questions specifically about the mobile application that I'm hoping someone can clear up for me. 1. When…
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Started Diet Chef Yesterday
Anyone else doing diet chef? It's a UK meal replacement 1200 calories a day plan. Would love some friends to follow so we can support and encourage each other. I've done my first day and it went great, was slightly hungry in the evening but had a coffee and was fine. I guess this really is a lazy persons diet and I am…
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Day 1
Since the weigh in I've had a massive headache. I will place a timer for lunch to do lite work out for 15... can't over do I have a back injury. BUT WITH EVERYDAY I WILL GROW!!!! Today 221lbs IT WILL CHANGE
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Doing well but wanting ideas on foods and ppl to chat with.
Look for ppl to share ideas with. I'm 26 year old male of England and have lost 7.5stone since July last year. I exercise a lot but I need to lose another 1.7st. I wanting friends to chat with and so I can help ppl and learn from ppl hopefully lol
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NEED MOTIVATIONAL SUPPORT!!!!!!
Hi, I am not all that new here but I have also have not been on here in a while. I am needing some motivational support. I have a lot going on in my life and I have been making excuses. I work full time, go to college part to full time, and I have four kids (five if you count the hubby). I have managed to lose 10-15lbs…
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username?
Is it possible to change your username?
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please be my friend
New here. looking to get back to my glory days. want interaction with people who are motivated