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Feel Free to Add Me 😁
Hello everyone 🤗 I'm Sarah, 50, and i've the last few lbs to lose and really struggling. I'd love to meet similar people in the same situation but can't work out how to add people so please feel free to add me for support. Many thanks 😁
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Midwest in the US looking for solidarity
Hey all! I hope this message finds everyone well. I'm from SW Missouri.My name is Crystal. I'm 35, married, momma of 2 kiddos. 17 y/o boy and 1 y/o girl. I started my new lifestyle in Feb 2023 and I'm looking for new friends to share struggles and triumphs with. Please feel free to add me if you are looking for a friend in…
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Does weight lifting prevent weight loss?
Hi, I'm hoping someone can reassure me on this, when I've lost weight before I've always found it easy on diet alone. I have a habit of lose a stone in a month and then gradually put it back on over a year and then lose it again. Honestly I'm happy with that set up. But I've started weight training with my diet this time…
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Does anything work when you’re ove 60?
Hi all, I’m new to this discussion but I’ve been using my fitness pal for years. Since April I’ve been sticking to 1300 calories, I start eating at 10:30/11:00 am and stop any eating by 7:00pm. I drink tons of water, no sweets, no processed foods try to get in 10,000 steps a day and I’ve lost a total of 5 lbs. one of which…
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Looking for an accountabili-buddy!
Hi everyone! Looking for someone (aged 30+) to chat with once or twice a week to check-in for accountability. I am currently plateaued and looking to lose my last 10 pounds! I have lost 37 pounds since 2013 years MFP on and off. I have also been plant-based for over 15 years and alcohol-free for 2! I also do OMAD or fast…
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Losing weight while not overweight
I feel like I’m fighting with my body. I constantly feel hungry, even though I drink lots of water and try to volume eat. I have a whole list of things that motivate me, but none of it means anything to me when I feel like I’m starving. I’m maintaining my weight right now, and I’ve been around the same weight for the past…
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Eating Disorder Recovery Help
I'm just at a loss of what to do anymore. I'm in recovery from anorexia, but I can't stop eating. I eat up to 10000 calories a day, binging on anything I can get my hands on, food that I don't even like. I started at 73 pounds at 5'6, and am now around 85 pounds, and it has been a month. I'm so scared. I don't know why my…
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Tracking honestly
I can’t stop lying on my tracker. I know no one sees it. I know I’m only lying to myself. I have been able to track honestly in the past. But now I’m seriously struggling
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Just Give Me One Month - June 2023
Welcome (or welcome back). Accountability and check-in thread for daily/weekly/whenever weigh ins for the month of June. Take a look at some of the previous JGMOM discussions if you are curious how this works: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889813/just-give-me-one-month-may-2023#latest
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Need accountability
Hi everyone! I just now am finding your thread. I need accountability, I do so much better with eating when someone is watching. Today begins my day 1! Pray for me! We will be camping on the wknd, but I have my meals prepped & hoping to stay on track.
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Please, accountability active friends needed!
I'm 65 yo, lost my weight and maintained it for roughly 5 years or so. Over the last 13 months I have re-gained 3+ stone or 18kg. I'm desperate to find a way back to the weight I need to be. Support and accountability works best for me. Anyone interested please? TIA Pat
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Need Support
Tracking food has always been a struggle, trying to recommit. Anyone out there that is willing to help by becoming friends on MFP? It’s helpful to see what others are doing to workout, eat and stay inspired.
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Struggling
Here I am, starting this app once again. Been a user for the last 10 years or more, on and off. I cannot seem to stick with it. The "want to" is there....but the motivation isn't. I make excuses, and I allow other people and life changes to get me off track. I don't have much support from anyone and it's hard when you're…
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Small victories
Today I had to tighten the strap on my Apple Watch because it was getting too loose 🥰 so though, I’ll try my engagement ring I had 12 years ago off my husband, that hasn’t fitted me for many years and Iv had to wear on a necklace, just to see if I was any closer to being able to wearing it again ….. and it fits 🤩🤩🤩 so…
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How did I get here? Trying to lose 20lbs
Hey everyone! I’m starting up again after years of not tracking my food intake and looking to lose approx 18-20lbs. My weight gain has happened somewhat slowly over the years and now I don’t like what I see in the mirror. Right before before COVID lockdown I gained 3-4lbs, then during COVID lockdown I gained another 5lbs,…
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Women 200lb+, Let's Be Jubilant This June!!!
🌼Hello, ladies, and Happy June!!!🌼 🌼Summer is here again (for most of us anyway)! 🌼What are your goals for June? How about for the summer as a whole? Is there anything big that you're looking forward to? Any concerns or things that might be a problem this month? 🌼We're trying to have a jubilant June, so what are the things…
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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023
:) Time seems to be zooming by and it's time to turn the page on the calendar for new month and new possibilities. :) Research everywhere says that social connection is a major factor in promoting good physical and emotional health and this thread has provided amazing connections for me and others. :) Thank you to all of…
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Please help
I’ve been up and down with my weight over the years, mostly in between times when I was injured playing football and as this was the only exercise I did and it was very important to me I became depressed and ate when I couldn’t do it. I also have had a very bad diet as I was basically spoiled as a child and only ever had…
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Create a friends’ community
who would like to go for cycling, play baseball, cricket, football or moare. Currently people want to go out but do not a motivated friend who come along
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Bariatric support
Is there anyone in this group that is over 200 lb that has not had weight loss surgery? I had the gastric sleeve 6 years ago, but I only lost 30 pounds. I gained it all back plus some. I've been logging on my fitness pal for over 2 years now. It helps me keep my daily calories in check. I am a binge eater who is in…
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Wondering about a Healthy Sustainable Lifestyle
Lew Hollander completing the Iron Man competition in his 80s and 90s got me thinking about the sustainability of long duration walking/jogging without having to replace body parts over a lifetime. https://youtu.be/K8dlsOAqNo8
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Motivation/Accountability Buddy
I'm tired of saying tomrrow and then 3 months later I'm still sitting on my butt. Or I do good for 3 days and never again. I'm frustrated and I'm done. I'm looking for a really good accountability buddy and motivational partner. I am 30yrs old and female so am looking for someone I can relate with
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FAT 2 FIT Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group - JULY 2023 Registration
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for JULY and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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Monday Motivational
Hello all, One of the many reasons that people struggle with weight is that they eat when they are unhappy, well, no reason for that. Like Rihanna says, "Choose to be happy," but oh if it were only so simple. One of the the things that impacts happiness is gratitude. Happiness results from gratitude, not the other way…
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Weight update
Hi everyone! I’m new here. I’m proud of my journey (even if it’s small steps) but I feel like I need some accountability and motivation so it’s cool to see others on a similar weight loss and health journey. Heaviest weight: 150 Weight now: 134 Goal weight for June: 130 Eventual goal weight: 125 I used to be very thin in…
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Need friends to keep going strong
Hi I'm Lisa and I'm looking for friends who need motivation and support to keep going Ive been recovering from having weight loss surgery done just one month ago its been a huge change as im already down almost 40 pounds since surgery.
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NEW BUT NOT...
Ok I am new bit not. I lost 110lbs 5 years ago but gained most of it back. I started back on the healthy journey but find it a lonely journey so I decide to come here to make some active friends on here that are serious about weightloss and over all health and like to have mutual support.
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What motivates you?
What motivates you to lose weight and keep going? I want to look better, feel happier and be a better role model for my kids. But stress and life get in the way and I fall behind with plans
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Can I share my recipes with my partner (friend)?
My partner is thinking of joining this site too. We generally eat together so once a recipe or meal has been entered into the system can we share it rather than both having to enter it?
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Stop thinking about food 24/7
Please help how do I train my stupid brain to stop thinking about FOOD 24/7 xxxx