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Leaning down for the wedding-help-
My wedding is May 14th. I work out steadily but struggle with keeping my eating under control, manage late night cravings and emotional over eating. I am under a great deal of stress, family related and work. I am a front line nurse… dealing with every implication from covid. I am so overwhelmed and very hard of myself. I…
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Starting Over (Over and Over and Over Again)
It’s August, 2010 and lights of Harrah’s New Orleans are glowing fuchsia and purple in the dusk hours of Canal Street. I can see them over my right shoulder as sweat drips from the tip of my nose and speckles the treadmill belt speeding beneath my feet, “Tambourine” by Eve reverberating in my headphones. It’s Friday night…
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Starting the Bariatric Surgery Journey at 38 and looking for Support Buddies!
I am 38F and have just started a program for bariatric surgery. I would love to make friends on here who are also in the beginning stages of the journey! Starting this process at 330 lbs, close to my highest weight ever. I am currently 80% sure I want to have the sleeve, but am also open to considering RNY bypass. Anyone…
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All Men/Women between Ages of 50-60
Hi Everyone. I recently turned 55 and notice that the pounds are not shedding as easily as they did 10 years ago. I'm not overweight by much, I am 213 pounds at 6'1 & 1/2" but more interested in firming up. I would like to be closer to 200. Having the motivation to work out is not as much of a problem as putting down the…
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Motivation and Support
Hi All I am a 52 yr old woman. I was in the miltary for over 14 yrs. And never had a problem with weight. But in 2001 i had a major event happen to me which caused me to stop caring about myself. I got out of the military and totally forgot what fitness was. I went from about 135lbs to a whopping 253 lbs. I recently found…
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Share your progress charts!
Seeing progress charts is so motivating for me! I especially love seeing how people overcome setbacks and plateaus and keep going anyway. Please feel free to share your progress charts here, no matter what they look like! Here’s mine.
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“Practice positive self-talk, regardless of your progress.
A little motivation today! Have a great Sunday all B)
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Looking for a friend for support
Hi 👋 I'm 38 from the UK. I have recently been diagnosed with B.E.D so looking for a friend who understands the uncontrollable urge to eat 😔 . All my friends are lovely but they really don't understand .
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Need Positive Friends For Motivation and Support!
Hello! I'm 46, and live in SC. I have actually been here for quite a while. In fact, I just earned my 9 year badge. Anyway... back in the beginning, I lost 50lbs. I had a great handful of friends here. It was very motivating, and I looked forward to our daily interactions. A while after starting, my life turned upside…
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Looking for supportive friends
Hello! Ive been off and on MFP for years. I was recently diagnosed with Non Fatty Liver Disease and.need to start living a healthier life. Im a huge emotional eater and have been struggling emotionally lately. So the emotional eating is out of control lately. I have very little local support so I am looking forward to…
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Staying Within Calorie Limit on LONG days?
Hello, I work in Corrections and we work long, sometimes VERY long days at my department. My typical shift is 12 hours, and sometimes that turns into 16 with hardly any notice. I have an hour long commute, and I usually wake up even earlier to go to the gym. I'm typically awake from 230am till about 10 pm on days that I…
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New here
Any motivation and support is appreciated any new friends to
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Looking for motivation and support
Can’t seem to get motivated, I lost 25lbs with mfp a long time ago was able to maintain but this past year has been bad and back to my old weight and can’t seem to get motivated:(
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Motivation and Support needed
I'm new and looking for friends who need the motivation and support to finish there goals as I'm working on losing between 40-70 pounds total so far I'm down 26 pounds
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Rewarding myself
I lost 40 pounds a year ago and kept that off. I started back in 1 month a go today and I'm down 7 pounds! (WOO HOO) So I rewarded myself with a bit slice of.... ... walking an extra half mile this morning! In the past, I'd treat myself with food, but it doesn't even sound good now. I think anything sugary would make me…
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Over 200lbs to lose
Hi I'm looking for friends with a large amount to use. It's going to be a long journey so think support is key.
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Any one from Ontario?
Hey MFPals, Just putting this out there to see if there's any dedicated people from Ontario, Canada! If so, just add me, I need more friends :) -K
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Registration for JANUARY is OPEN! Join the Fat2Fit Challenge and Support Group
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 JANUARY and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you all the way to your goal and beyond! JANUARY 2022 REGISTRATION IS…
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Got my first order of Hello Fresh last week.
Hubby and I have committed to losing some weight and decided to give Hello Fresh a try, choosing healthy meals of course. I must say that I am impressed with the quality of meat and vegetables and the entrees are tasty. I'm just wondering if anyone knows an easy way to get the meals into MFP? Without knowing some of the…
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Newbie!
Hello everyone, I'm new to the app and still trying to figure it all out! I know absolutely no one here and would love it if anyone would like to add me, it's very lonely on my own!
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5k specific
I am a 6'2 male 41 yrs old and weigh 217 pounds. I am a 5k runner. I work in a warehouse always on the move 8 to 10 hrs a day and in 2014 had knee surgery part of my meniscus removed (grade 1). I do get sore with knees and for years I have been on a downward spiral. Still running but not like I was in my prime. I want to…
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Accountability Friends Wanted!
Doesn't matter your method! Just need some good buddies for support and inspiration! No judgement here! I'm 46 and tired of the health problems and getting mad at my closet! I've don't this before and thought I could live without the app but I was wrong and gained all 30lbs back!
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UK accountability Jan 2022
I’m 55 & using FP to track my calories. I’m wanting to loose 50+ pounds. Ultimately, my aim is to find a sustainable way to change my eating habits & be more healthy. It’s a daily challenge!!
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Need some friends to keep me on track
Hey, I just lost 15 pounds and have about 60 more to lose. I could use some friends on here to keep me motivated. Seeing people with the same goals or hearing their success keeps me motivated. So feel free to add me and let’s motivate each other!
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Looking for some friends.
Hey all, Looking for a few friends to help me stay motivated. I of course will return the favor. I have tried to friend folks that posted friend request but I can't figure out how. OK so I'm a noob. I admit it. I'm 47. Looking to loose around 50 lbs. I've been dieting for what seems like most of my life. I know what I need…
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I am Walmart Fat
We binge-watched a lot during the holidays. Jim Gaffigan, a comedian, made fun of his weight. I laughed. "I am not Walmart fat," he said and I stopped laughing. He is not, but I am. I knew exactly what he meant. I have looked at very big people in the past as well and wondered how anybody could be so out of control.…
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Disc issue!! :(
Hiya Anyone else out there who has experienced disc issues in their back? I've just had results through from an MRI scan and I've got disc protrusion which is pressing on the nerve!! Really praying that it can be sorted with treatment and not surgery... Hopefully one day I'll be healed and be able to workout again!
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Friends for Support!
If anyone would like to add me and we can support each other! 🤗
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Motivation
Thought I would share this with the group! Have an awesome day Fitbit Family, FF
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Needing some support and motivation
Hi my name is Casey I’m 24 years old from Victoria Australia and needed to find some friend that can help support and motivate me so I am able to get to my goal weight of 65 kilos I am wanting to lose 25 kilos Please add me if your in a similar situation or feel you can help