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Saying Hi
Hello everyone! My name is Felicia and I am from Florida. I am 21 (almost 22, my birthday is in a week and a half!) and I am a student. I am not a stranger to MFP. I have been on here two previous times and made some progress but I needed a fresh start. I currently weigh 185 and my goal weight is 140. I don't have that…
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Hello
Hello All, Although i signed up before i feel off the bandwagon. But I'm back and ready to go, I'm on a mission to lose 75 pounds so I can take back my life. Lately i feel like food is controling me, I'm eating even when I'm not hungry. I need support and encouragement and a community to feel accountable to.
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Hello - I am brand new!! :)
Hello! My name is Runa (pronounced a lot like Renee) and I am brand new to MyFitnessPal. I don't know much about the site... I have just been poking around since last night. Any inside information that might be helpful or informative regarding this site and how to best navigate and take advantage of it's offerings would be…
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new to site. obese & have multiple sclerosis
I'm a 32 mother of 4 who was just diagnosed with MS within the last year. It has already taken a toll on my body. I've gained over 50 lbs & I wasn't exactly in shape to start with. I feel like I have tried everything with no.success so am hoping this site can provide the motivation & encouragement I am lacking. I count…
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Newbie :)
Hi, I've been using FitnessPal for the past month but I decided to get involved in the forum haha. I've been battling against weight gain for the last year now and I'm ready to actually stick to a health plan! I currently weigh 143 lbs and I'm trying to drop to at least 130 lbs. Although looking good is a perk, I really…
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Cheat days
I've had two cheat days in a row. Does anyone do the same?
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I hate to think I'm "elderly", but...
I just turned 70 yrs old and I'm struggling with exercise and losing weight. I get discouraged because I have conjestive heart failure and two bad knee joints. The left knee has already been replaced and is failing. Docs say it needs to be revised. Tore meniscus in right knee so badly that I need a knee replacement there.…
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hello everyone
hi all.i'm pijan from malaysia.have been using this site for 2days. my aim is to reduce my body fat from 20% to 16%. good luck to all of u!!!!!
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HEY :D
Just wanted to say hi! Come by and check out my blog. When you are the person who encourages everyone sometimes you get run down. Help to keep it real and encourage each other. Feel free to drop by and give me a shout out :D
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Successfully Starting This Weight Loss Journey
I:happy: To introduce myself, I am wanting to loose 100 pounds in the next couple of years to lower my triglycerides, increase my likelihood of avoiding diabetes, have more stamina and train to run fun runs with my family. I do not believe diets work and have generally been committed to lifestyle changes. In recent years,…
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Shivering
Do we burn calories out in the cold shivering? Its a legit question! I went with my friend and her son to the park today and it was freezing, we were shivering and sweating at the same time, so I wonder: where we burning calories out in the cold?
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trying a new tool to get re-motovated
Hello! i have been working out a tteh gym for about 1 1/2 years. I am currently 13lbs down from my original starting weight. In the beginning i was really good about what I ate. over time I have been less motivated. I'm hoping this website wil help me out. Any good, quick breakfest suggestions. I"m so tired of oatmeal!
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Hello All!!!!!
Hello everyone I am new to this site! I am very excited to start my weight loss journey ! I look forward to meeting you all!!!
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New to this whole fitness website,
Ive never done a website like this before and thought I would try it out after my personal trainer told me about it. Im almost 22 and have always been the "fat" girl. I want to take my life back and show people I do care about myself and the way others look at me. Im nervous and scared about losing the weight because once…
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Hello Everyone! My first day here!
I just want to say hi to everyone here. My name is Mrs. Garrett and the biggest I have ever been was 245 pounds. I lost majority of my weigh and reached my goal of 165 pounds in April of 2010. My father passed away in August and with me taking his death pretty hard and being a full time mom and student. I reached for 1…
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A new mom....
Hi, I am just getting started here. I have a young child and I am looking to keep myself on track by keeping a food diary. Any other new moms? How do you manage to fit in exercise? Is there a way to add the extra calories I need (because I am nursing) to my daily calorie allotment? Thanks in advance!
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The Grinch doctor and me
So I must have the worlds worst doctor, he is truly incapable of having a heart. Last time I saw him I weighed 258, Now I was exercising very well this month. Little did I remember I had finals coming up. When in the rush of trying to learn I did not exercise. I also did not eat well. Anything thing I lost I have gained…
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Started 11/20
Hey all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I started using the myfitnesspal app on my ipod on 11/20/2010, but hadn't been to the site to see the forum until today. I am a stay-at-home mom and I try to walk 3-4 times a week and substitute the walks every other day or so with various work-out videos. RIght now I am walking…
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New to the site
Hi, my name is Kathy. I have a significant amount of weight to lose. I have lost 60 pounds in the past but gained back 50 of it. Starting today I am using this site at the encouragement of my family doctor. I am going to try to lose as much as I can until January. I plan on trying P90X at that time and going the 90 days.…
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Hi!
Hi there, it's my first day here & I hope to lose about 20 lbs and get in better shape. I have a desk job & do not get enough exercise so it makes staying in shape difficult sometimes. Mostly I just like to eat! This looks like a great site & just knowing what I am actually eating will really show me my problem areas.
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New and Vegan:)
Hello Everyone! My name is Georgina. I am pretty new to this site and this is my first adventure into calorie counting. I have been vegan for about 18months and love it! I'm a recreational runner who loves running...but also loves food:) I'm hoping that this site will help me get a clear and accurate picture of what my…
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week one down woohoo
Week one, and I'm really impressed. I 've lost 7 lbs in the first week. I love the iPhone app. crossing my fingers for what's ahead.:happy:
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It's my first day!
Hi! New kid in town here. I have been looking for a fitness web site (I've tried a few others). This one was recommended recently, so here I am! So far, I like it! I started in July 2010 with a goal of losing 120 pounds. I have lost 33--so far--and I am looking to keep on going! I do calorie count and clean eating. My…
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I am so excited to be here! Hello!
Hi, My name is Michelle, and I actually joined this site a couple of months ago (blushes) but just got serious about loosing weight this past week. I live with my cousin and we are trying to do this together. I recently broke up with my 6 year boyfriend, and do not feel good about myself! I have quit soda all together, and…
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Hey guys
Hey, This is my first time on this site, but certainly not my first time trying to get the pounds down! I recently started losing weight and have managed about 10lb on my own but wanted to be part of a community to help along the process. Not sure what else to say right now, other than I can't wait till my ticker starts…
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Introducing A Healthier Me!
Hi! I'm new here so I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Paulissa. I live in Omaha, NE with my husband David and furkitty, Zinger. and I have struggled with my weight since puberty. I have tried many different eating plans over the years but only one thing has consistently worked when I work it: exercise, portion…
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Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
I just recently purchased this dvd i did my first day yesterday, its a 20 minute video. I like it because its a little mixture of everything, 3min of strength 2 of cardio and then 1 of abs, you cycle through them, and today I can feel it in muscles that I forgot I had. So my post is to see if anyone here has used the video…
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"F-N-G"
New here pretty excited about the forum and ability to chat with others.... I have already encountered a challenge eating all the calories it say I should eat. Its not that I am starving myself I am really just not that hungry i have been short 500 calories each day it was suggested to me that I do eat my exercise calories…
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:-( Can't stay motivated
I've been at this for just a little over a week. The first couple of days was a breeze and i've lost 6 lbs but now i feel like i'm already at my breaking point and just want junk food and to be lazy. I'm at a stand still. Working 2 jobs isn't helping, i'm just exhausted and don't want to excersice. I don't want to throw in…
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New to MFP and keen to change
Hi, my name is Lani and i'm new to the site. I'm excited to take action and see results! I'm currently on 1200 daily and I would like to hear from any other women on this daily target and let me know how you are finding sticking to this long term. I find i tend to go over by 200 cal and get a bit frustrated that I can't…