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100 lb club
Hi folks. I have used this site for years but have never posted. So here goes. Hi! I started out at 300 lbs in 2007 but I am now at 212. One more pound and my BMI will be 25!!! It's the high end of the scale but technically I will be HEALTHY by whatever formula is used by the strange and mysterious BMI! As soon as I hit…
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Here we go again...for real
Hi, I'm Danisia and I'm new here. Well, not really. I WAS new here a year ago but I wasn't really ready to make the necessary changes in my life that would allow me to be accountable to something like this. But now things are different and I'm ina much better place. Not just to lose weight but to change my life...because…
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Maile is on a Mission!!
Okay So Today it begins!! My Sister and I told ourselves months ago after I found MyFitnesspal app. and the New Year came that we were going to change our eating and exercising habits. So we found some VERY good recipes and today we are on our way to the grocery store in search of ingredients. My Goal is to Lose 111lbs. by…
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Hello everyone newbie here
hello I'm new to this site. I want to lose around a stone for the summer and have set myself a goal. I'm sure with a lot of encouragement I'll do it.
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New Year - New Me!
Hi everyone, I have had the 'my fitness pal' app on my iphone for the last 5 months and never got the motivation to start it up until i saw some photos on facebook of me at my 39th birthday party. Crikey! I knew I was overweight but had been in a dream thinking it hadn't got too out of hand. The photos have been playing on…
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New
Well I'm doing this for myself this time around because I am what matters most I have a long road ahead of me but, I do know I will succeed. I have been losing weight, lost 7 pounds so far on my own, I was looking someone to help me stay on track because, some times it does get boring.
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New to Fitness Pal!
Hi, friends! After hearing great things about it, I'm new to fitness pal today! I've been on my weight loss "journey" since 2007 starting at 220 (my highest ever was 245), and have lost 75 pounds in 3.5 years. (but... I gained three back over Christmas). I'm here hoping to use this site to help me hold myself accountable…
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New from California
Hello! I just joined a few days ago when I found the MFP app for my phone. Over the last 2-3 years I have been steadily gaining weight, so I decided it was time to reverse the process. Over the summer, my dad was diagnosed with advanced heart disease and had to have a bypass, which was a shock to all of us since he is…
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New Member
Hi all, I'm Sarah and I've recently joined the site to FINALLY begin tracking my calories in and out. I know this is the only true way to lose and keep off the weight, so I'm committing myself. This past week I began drinking more water and managing my food (but wasn't tracking) and I'm down 7 lbs. I have a long way to go,…
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Hello from North Carolin
Just joined the site yesterday, like the simplicity and that it is not overrun with to much info. Just wanted something easy to help track/log food and exercise. I have actually been on a weight loss journey for about a year and doen #40 but still have alot to go. My secret so far has been an awesome personal trainer,…
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Being healthier than ever, at 30.
Hello, I'm Heather, I'm 27 years old, and I have more energy than I know what to do with and a body that's just become too weighed down. I love to jog on hiking trails and dance and garden, but all of those activities have been hurting me lately and I think my weight is largely to blame. I currently have a sprained ankle…
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Another newbie...
I just joined this site and app on my phone a few days ago- and I must say it has really motivated me so far....wondering about how often the average weigh in is? Once a week? Avoid the scale and see how the clothes fit? I am a married mother- 36 of 2 girls and have recently won a battle with lymphoma....I packed on a lot…
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New Member from Taylors, SC
Hello all :smile: I'm ready to lose some weight and keep it off this time. I lost 45 lbs a year & half ago but have put 28 of it back on now. I don't have much support at home so I'm hoping this site will help to keep me on track by making new friends with the same goals in mind! I have bought the zumba dvd's but haven't…
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The biggest loser 30 day jump start?
I started the biggest loser 30 day jump start today, I was wondering if anyone knows any of the information to add it to the database? I was trying to track excersise and I dont know the information, If anyone can help me please let me know! :) By the way my name is Tiffany I am 21 from tx! Mother of 3! Trying to loose 75…
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now or never.
Hi all its now or never to shed the weight i have been storing for years now....so happy to have a site to communicate with people who know and understand how you feel..tomorrow is the start of my new and improved life...good luck to all..Carmel:smile:
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Just joined MFP - Need motivators..
Hello, I just recently found out about this website and decided to join. I've been dieting it feels like my whole life. Always up and down. I'm getting married in May and have been trying to eat right and exercise on my own but it hasn't been working the way I would have liked it to. My first fitting is in March and I'm…
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First Timer
Good Morning All I am ne wto the whole fitness and watching what I eat thing :-) now that Im pushing 40 the old body has decided to change shape without asking premission. Any tips or encouragement would be appriciated :-)
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Trying to live the "50 is the new 30" catchphrase!
Hi everyone, I was told about this site from my sista from another mista, thanks Jonise1969! I look forward to delving deeper into this site, and making it work for me!! Getting healthier starts now!
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Hello!
I am new to this. I have been wanting to get in shape and eat healthier for awhile now. I have always been able to eat whatever I want without any real consequences, but I know this will not be the case forever! As I get older I realize I need to develop better habits when it comes to eating. My biggest problem is I'm…
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Just started..Need to lose some pounds
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Off on another adventure
Here I go again, but this time it's different. I feel so good this time. I remember what it feels like to feel good and eat healthy, and not beat myself up if I had a piece of chocolate cake. I am feeling that way again. It's called living in the real world. I did enjoy my self over the Holidays this year, but unlike other…
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looking for motivation pals!
Hi all! i'm a 34 year old female from Alberta, living in Saskatchewan, Canada. I'm new to the site and looking for friends to help keep me motivated and accountable. I've tried so many "lifestyles": weight watchers, diet for life, weight training etc. and the only one that really worked was restricting to 1500 calories and…
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Greetings!
Hello everyone... I've been on MFP for about a week, but thought now was a good time to introduce myself. I live in the cold midwest and joined because its time to shed the 60 pounds of excess I've been carrying around for five years...and because the doctor is insisting. A little about me... I work in the beer industry,…
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Hello
New to mfp. Have been doing strength training (Total Gym) and zumba. Would like to make friends to keep me motivated.
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Hello!
Hi everyone, I just joined My Fitness Pal and am looking for any tips and encouragement on my journey to a healthy lifestyle. If any one would like to share just add me as a friend. Look forward to meeting everyone!
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New here...
I just joined myfitnesspal after hearing wonderful things about the site. I've lost 22 pounds over the past few months but I need to keep better track of my calories in and calories out! I've heard this is the place to be! I'm 52 years old and I hope this is the LAST time I need to go through this (lose weight!). So I…
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over 50 but want to feel younger
:wink: Trying to get in shape for an October 1 wedding...anyone over 50 that would like to share, let me know!
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Let the game begin...
New to the site. 47 years old. Wonderful wife and two sons, 14 and 17 yo. I used to be quite active. Sports and hunting have finally taken it's toll on my knees. Looking at a knee replacement in 6 months. The bad knees have reduced my activity level to the point that weight piled on making knee pain even worse. Time to…
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Hello - 2011 will be our year!
Hi, I have just found MFP and boy am I glad! This is the kick up the bum I need and I am loving the positve vibes on here! All my friends seem to be skinny, little things and I dont feel like I can talk to them about my weight loss plan as my weight gain has been self-inflicted due to chocolate overload and laziness. This…
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Hello..newbie from AZ
Just wanted to say hello to everyone and good luck. I'm very excited to start this journey and have 70lbs to go. It's nice to see a forum where we can get support and lean on eachother if needed :)