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Welcome to the MyFitnessPal Community: Motivation and Support
The Motivation and Support section is here for members to get motivational help and support from other MyFitnessPal members. While it is important to be patient and supportive in all of our forums, we respectfully ask that anyone posting in this topic always keep in mind this forum is for positive motivation and support.…
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Most Helpful Posts - Motivation and Support (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members to help you with motivation and support. * MFP Fitspiration! * GET RICH QUICK!!! * THE MYTH OF MOTIVATION (AND WHAT YOU NEED INSTEAD) * The Importance of Willpower for Weight Loss * Serial Starters If you wish to suggest topics for this category, please…
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What do do? Totally lost
Hello, I am a 52 year old male that has struggled with weight my whole life. I am 5’8 and currently weigh 300 lbs. I believe this obesity has also caused me to have lower back issues and and breathing problems of being out of breath very easily. Walking/standing more than a few minutes hurts. My cholesterol is elevated,…
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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
😀Here it is the beginning of a new month and the opportunity to make a new beginning on plans for better health and fitness. I hope you'll join me for this adventure in September. 😀Whether your life challenges are huge like major health events, or small like the dog food you ordered got delivered to the wrong address, it…
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Ages 70+
Is there a group for women ages 70+? Or do I fit into this group? Cathy Boise, Idaho
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LESS Alcohol ~ September 2025 ~ One Day at a Time
🌟 Do You Want to Drink LESS? 🌟 "Less" can mean a lot of different things—and that's the beauty of it. Maybe you want to: Cut out that one glass of wine that always turns into two (or three—hey, no judgment here). Save the cocktails for weekends, celebrations… or your in-laws’ next visit. Turn “Dry January” (or July, or any…
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Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025
Today is the last day of the year 2024, and tomorrow will be a fresh start. A fresh year. 2025. A new beginning A fresh year where we can strive to work on the unhealthy habits we want to change, and replace those habits with healthy, lifestyle changing habits. They say it takes 21 days to set a new habit. This is a thread…
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🍎 Just Give Me One Month - September 2025 🍂
🍎🍂 Welcome, September! This new month brings new rhythms — back-to-school energy, a hint of seasonal change, and a chance to refresh your focus. Use this thread to check in daily to log your weight, share your wins, celebrate your progress, and connect with others on a similar journey. It’s never too late to join in,…
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NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Morning: There are a group of us that have been on the WW site for years and we are starting over here. We are hoping to keep our group and add to our group with more interaction here. Some of us do WW tracking, some do MFP, some just do on their own. The most important thing is accountability and encouragement. We strive…
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Women 200lb+, Let's Be Splendid in September!!!
🍂Happy September, ladies!🍂 🍁The hot weather is leaving and cooler temps are on their way. How did summer treat you? What are your goals for September? We've got some time before the end of the year; what would you like to accomplish before then? 🍁The weather is changing and so are we! Lots of exciting events and holidays…
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I’ve been using fitness pal for 47 days, but haven’t seen a weight loss in about 4-5 weeks.
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Caregivers!
Any suggestions on how to get exercise/wellness into a packed day caring for another person? I am the full time caregiver for my LO and am soooo struggling to take care of myself. Stress is a killer, folks! Right?!
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Serial Starters
This isn't your first rodeo with losing weight is it? That's fine, this group is full of people who have been around more than once, the difference is we're committing to ourselves to make this our last journey with losing weight. Anyone can stop in ask questions, answer questions, or just check in. We are here to support…
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Monkey see , monkey do, monkey swim
in the last 5 years I seem to have lost my direction in life . I am currently off work for 2 weeks with high blood pressure and stress. I am taking this time to first and foremost get my blood pressure in order. This is medication and excersise firstly and then I am hoping the weight will follow on (fingers crossed). As an…
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LeanStrongSexy's 'NO MORE NEWSFEED' BLOG
So since MFP no longer has a newsfeed, which I used like a personal blog and MFP only has this Discussion area or groups, I decided to start a personal Blog. Someplace I can come a record my thoughts and news of my journey. I don't know if this is allowed here but I don't care since I no longer have my newsfeed I am using…
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about life style
whho know what is the best exercise with our mind during day
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What keeps you motivated when things get tough?
Hey everyone ! I’m new here and really inspired by how supportive this community is. One thing I’ve noticed (for myself and others) is that motivation isn’t always constant. Some days you feel unstoppable , and other days it’s so easy to skip the workout or grab the wrong food. I wanted to ask: What do you do to stay…
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Hello
Getting Lazy and lame need to be kick start myself again. Give me your favorite motivation tool. Your win for the day. P.S. sons wedding coming up in a month and a half. Want to feel good in my dress (that I have not bought yet)
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It's Never Too Late to Join the Biggest Loser Challenge - Sign Up Now!
Missed the deadline to sign up for the 12 Biggest Loser Challenge? No worries, the Spicy White Rabbits is open to new members throughout the round so individuals wanting to start their weight loss journey won't have to wait for 12 weeks to join the BLC. By being part of the Spicy/White Rabbits, you have the opportunity to…
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SuzanneC progress thread
I weigh daily (or as close to daily as I can) and use Libra to watch the trend, with the smoothing & forecast days set based on the average length of my menstrual cycle over the past 6 months. Thanks peri lol. I also track some measurements and do a bit of math with them in a google sheet as a proxy for body fat. I expect…
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A gentle walker....
I put this under motivation rarther than Fitness as the aim is to encourage people like myself who really struggle with fitness goals, gyms, and high impact exercise. I walk, and occasionally I swim. OK, I walk occasionally. And I'd like to increase that, so I came here to see if anyone would like to join in on a Hey,…
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Anyone with body dysmorphia?
I started having body dysmorphia since I was like 10 yo, it’s something hard to live with, I was chubby, I had lost weight recently, and still, doesn’t fix my body dysmorphia, any tips? I hate hating seeing myself on mirrors or reflections, I want to love myself the way I love me on the inside
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Zepbound 7.5
I changed from Wegovy since I stayed at 25 pounds weight loss for months and didn't move. Last night, took the new 7.5 in the upper arm. No bad side effects. I don't have food noise. I did have it on the lower doses but I noticed this morning first thing that I wasn't hungry at all. I did have my coffee with peptides and…
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😬😬😬I never could of lost 100 plus pounds without support!! 😀😀😀
I had stepped on the scale and saw 288 lbs!! I knew I was in bad shape, BUT!! I at once started to keep track of how much I was eating. I went down to 256, but I STALLED OUT!! After that, I started to regain, which I did NOT want!! Does this sound familiar? Have you tried to lose on your own and found it's very hard! I…
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Substitutes...
I have been losing weight and maintaining for nearly 8 years. When I started 8 years ago, I weighed in at 250+lbs. I took to watching what and how much I ate and exercising daily. In about 2 years I dropped over 100lbs. Got down to 145lbs. Maintained that weight for nearly year but due to family issues I started to falter…
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Fit & Pretty
a girls-girls group based in Kuwait to support and motivate each other, also learn all the basics and techniques to have a better routine.
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Incorporate self care
I typed this wonderful story about today...and when I switched over to my camera to take a picture...it was all gone.... Grrrr. Ok cliff notes. Slept in until noon:30. 8oz water and protein power packed first meal. Worked in the garden. Learned how to turn METs into calories burned. Slowed down for self care, I was shaky.…
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LESS Alcohol ~ August 2025 ~ One Day at A Time
🌟 Do You Want to Drink LESS? 🌟 Less can mean a lot of different things. Maybe you want to: Cut out that one glass of wine that always turns into two (or three—no judgment). Save the cocktails just for weekends, special occasions, or when your in-laws visit. Make “Dry January” (or July, or any other time of year) your new…
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One good thing about this lifelong struggle with obesity and weight loss
as I reflect on being 50 now and having struggled with obesity and weight loss for 35 of these years, I was trying to identify one good thing that came out of it. here’s what I landed on: compassion for those who face the same struggle. I would rather feel compassion for others in the same boat as me (to varying degrees)…
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Stress eating Struggle
I put this in hope of finding members that are struggling with stress eating. I appreciate any tips and recommendations. It takes me two steps back every time.
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
anyone here suffer with Hashimoto's. My T3 and T4 is always in range and only TSH is above average. I don't do well on any of the thyroid medications. These meds give me lot of joint pains and I experience severe Hair fall. I have stopped taking medication for past few years and I have noticed my energy levels are very…
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JOIN THE UPCOMING BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE!
Join the BLC Family, make friends and reach your goals! Please consider joining the Biggest Loser Challenge to help you shed those extra pounds. Whether your trying to lose the last stubborn 10 pounds or a good deal of weight we have a place for you in the Biggest Loser family! For many of us, it is almost Fall! Fall is a…