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40lbs down, feeling healthier
I've been yo-yoing for years now and reached a personal heaviest weight of 291 at the start of this past school year (I'm a teacher). I've lost 40lbs this school year, started back on the antidepressants I went off 5 years ago, and feel better than I have in years. My resting heart rate was in the High 80s when I first got…
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I'm back
Hello, I've been on this journey my whole life. From being put into a weight loss program at age 8 to losing a baby at 48 to entering the end stages of menopause. I've gained 25 lbs with menopause. I'm just here to say hi, and try to track my calories...again ..and hopefully kick myself in gear... again. Lower back and…
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Mini goal
My goal is to be down a dress size by my birthday in September.
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Tried many but My Fitnesspal has made a difference
I been to WW and the feel foods are nice but I found it difficult to to lose weight on a weekly basis. My doctor set a calorie goal for me, by using the app and counting everything I eat (coffee creamer and stuff you my not count) I have lost 70lbs.
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My NSV
When I started on the journey to be healthy four weeks ago I was having horrible hot flashes, and was exhausted by the end of the day. A week later I received a call from my doctor that my bloodwork came back showing that I had type 2 diabetes, and was immediately prescribed medication to help control my blood sugar. I…
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How long have you hung on to your oversized clothes?
My closet is full of clothes that are four and five sizes too big but I'm having such a hard time letting it go. How long have you kept your oversized clothes?
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Logged in 358 days in a row
I’m so excited to announce I logged in to MFP 358 days in a row and have learned so much about macros. Here’s to another 358.
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4 month body transformation
Hi all, I am Marcos, from Spain (I live in Frankfurt, Germany). This is my first post here. 4 months ago I started this journey. I started to log EVERYTHING I eat here. I started to exercise. I am a 173cm tall, 34 year old (35 on July 9th) male who had been too lazy and soft for too long. On the 17th of December, 2023, I…
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Still have some way to go
Started in early January 2024. I was 146kg (322 pound) Today I am 106kg (233 pounds) I have kept to a low calorie diet (mostly). About 1300 cal a day I was unable to walk 50 feet without stopping due to weight and asthma/copd. I can now walk over 5 miles a day. Have also joined a local gym, I can only use the rowing…
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55 days out of the hospital
I left 55 days ago, newly diagnosed as diabetic with prescriptions for a lot of insulin in short time, i realized, this is a whole new life they had me shooting up 4-5 times a day they had classes, support groups....and oh so many ways for me to spend money their American Diabetes Association trained nutritional experts…
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I lost 70 pounds
I used to weigh 125 pounds in my 30’s , fast forward 2 divorces, 2 children, work stress, ex husband stress dealing, was eating middle of night a lot, couldn’t stop, thought stories of people saying lost 60 - 70 pounds was bogus. My decision: started with a $14 course on line hypnosis for weight loss, thought it did not…
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Weight loss
I track my caloric intake and steps with this app. I also use GoLo supplement to help curb my appetite. I’ve lost 9 lbs.
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myfitnesspal and a1c
I enrolled in a Diabetes Prevention Program in July 2023 due to my pre-diabetic a1c level. I chose myfitnesspal to track my food for the program. In 6 months, my a1c level is no longer pre-diabetic and I lost 30 lbs. I continue to track all food and will continue for the foreseeable future.
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"I Feel Good" it's a start
I am only at the beginning, I have made a baby step in the right direction. Day 14 on MFP. I am obese and just got diagnosed with diabetes on March 28th. I weigh 341.6 pounds. But I have lost 7 pounds. I have been eating 'right' and healthy for 15 days. I have been monitoring my glucose (for the very first time in my life)…
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What is the average calories you consume each day
I am 72 and a little active. 5ft tall I am getting 1390 calories, is that good, seems like a lot.
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Over 60 Women losing weight
I am one of those women over 60 and I am losing weight again. I don't feel over 60 and I sure hope I don't look either. LOL! :smile: But I do know that being this age and working on getting fit is a lot harder than when I was 30. So I just make each day and do the best I can. My daughters have both a big help. Thank you…
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Women over 60..heading to 70
I’m really enjoying reading the stories in this forum..we all have so much in common! I have been lucky with never any real problem with my weight ..until these last 6 months.. I picked up ten pounds around my middle and there it sits..refusing to budge. I have used MFP in the past and I immediately thought it was my best…
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Lost 25 pounds since January
Before start of year I weighed 402 when I was last checked at my Doctor's in October. Despite waiting on SSI case and living in a weird state due to the above managed to lose 25 pounds and last two weigh ins I was 377/378. Certain things got easier and am now in PT to help build my core as walking was causing back pain. I…
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Record for Signing In??????
Way back in December 2012, our youngest son had a major surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. On the way home he commented that he would like to see both my wife and me live a lot longer by losing some weight and for my wife to quit smoking (She did a year ago in March). He gave me the link to myfitnesspal and suggested I try…
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Heeey
From a size 28/30 to a 16/18 - have hit a wall so have rejoined to push for more ✌️
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Weight Loss over time
I’ve been using this app for a few years. I stepped on the scale today and I’ve lost a total of 108 pounds. I wish I could show a before and now picture! I still have more to lose. I weigh 217 now and would like to get to at least 160. This app has helped A LOT!!!!
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Lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks
I was 327 now I'm 305 and I got this app 15 days ago and have been logging my calories and food nutrition. My goal everyday is 1900 but I'm always way below that. I don't like when I burn calories at the gym or running and it gives me my calories back. I don't use them I mostly stay in deficit. I need to friends here to…
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Logged 1000 days for the win!
I just reached 1000 days of logging my food on MFP. Down 70 pounds, or 28% of my starting body weight. That is Absolutely Surreal. I hesitate to make a post at all, much less a very, very long one. However, I have had life-changing success, and success stories on My Fitness Pal really, really, helped me, so here goes.…
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First NSV post
My first NSV since downloading Myfitnesspal and actually logging my meals and exercise the last few days is that I noticed when I looked in the mirror my back fat looked less prominent and my skin had an over all glow! I also noticed I looked less bloated even if I neccessarily wasn’t feeling it or thought I was, and it…
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Lost 4 lbs in 1 week!
I would just like to share my routine on how I lost 4 lbs. I was really surprised when I weighed in yesterday, I was only expecting like 2 lbs something. I just followed my calorie counting (1380 cal/day) usually I would only have 1,000-1,200/day. I added GNC Total Lean 25 shake, their Pre-diet cleanse for 2 days and…
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I’m struggling with weight loss
I’m a teen (f) who weights 155 lbs at 5’2. I’ve been working out for 17 days so far and all I’ve seen is more muscle. I decided to start restricting calories to see if it changes everything. Can I please have some advice to help me? Edit- just realized I’m on the wrong board.
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5’3” 175 to 132 success!
I’m 36 years old and a Mom of 3. I didn’t really lose much weight until I committed about January 2023 (roughly 14 months ago). I’ve been under 145 for roughly 8 months and been focusing on strength training recently since Jan 2024 to try to lose fat while gaining muscle. I’m currently at 132lbs at 5’3”. The gym machine…
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10 lbs away from 100 lbs lost!!
I started with an initial goal to lose 100lbs. I am at 90 down now, and feeling more motivated than ever. My goal is to lose the last 10 by summer. Keep working hard folks! :)
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Off the Meds! (inc lots of pics)
Today is Day 1!!! On June 7th 2013, I was rushed to Emergency with stroke like symptoms. My whole right side of my body unresponsive.. I agreed was a little "fat" but I was only 38, way too young for a stroke! After MRI's and Blood tests and Physio and I dunno how many other people stopping in to get a poke at me.. Being…
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50 lbs
Started at 215 and Easter Sunday I hit my goal at 165 - 8 months!