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Hi all! So excited to be here! I am 66 year old retired person. While healing from my first foot surgery one year ago, my weight skyrocketed from 197 to 132. I lost about 6 of those pounds after I was able to walk again, but after that weight wasn’t budging. I had a second surgery about 2.5 months ago and during a round of nausea due to antibiotics, could eat little and weight went down to 189, went form a size 20 to a comfortable size 16. After that it wouldn’t budge. I want to maintain that loss and lose more.
According to actuarial tables, older women with a BMI in the overweight category live
longer so my goal is to get down to 163. I am still not walking well, but did find a fitness app that allows me to do strength training in bed and have started physical therapy to increase flexibility. I am walking in the house now every other day but it hurts and I have a bit of a limp. (I have a lot of hardware in my right ankle, lol).
I am excited to meet everyone!1 -
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currently on a 2870 streak, always open for motivation, and motivating others1
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Been lurking for a few weeks now and decided it was time to share the journey and take the social plunge.
Hmm, where to begin. I'm 58, male, married to my most beautiful wife for 30 years in November and I'm a Dad to the best 23 year old son one could ask for. I put both the "Yo" and the "Yo" when eating and dieting and am currently on the downward "Yo". Before I go on, my humor is Atacama Desert dry with a sprinkling of very bad Dad jokes. You've been warned.
I'm 6'1". I started this journey at 245 and am now 216 heading for 175. This might seem too much, but I've been 175 before and I felt the best ever at that weight.
I enjoy putting on the headphones and taking long walks. I recently discovered Timmy Trumpet. While his music can be deafening at concerts and night clubs, at the right volume, his music propels me.
Lastly, I'm starting my new job in the guillotine plant and will be heading there shortly. Don't say I didn't warn you. 0 -
Hi all,
Giving this another go after a few years away. Had some good experiences previously and have decided to come back and get back into the routine. Hoping to be in some sort of shape as we approach summer in the UK.
Can’t hurt to give and get a bit of support along the way right 👌0 -
cherwarshawski wrote: »Hello, I'm new and have decided to lose weight healthfully. I am on medications that cause weight gain, and I am heavier than I have ever been.
Can you switch your meds so you won't gain weight or see a natural pathic physician for a more natural way to deal with instead of medications?
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emilytbrock21 wrote: »Hi! I've been on this app a few times in the past but had a hard time following through and sticking to a routine. I'm trying to make it stick this time because I'm getting married next year! I bought my dress a size up then my current dress size so in case I gain weight the dress will still fit. I've recently decided that I want to lose weight and take in the dress so that I feel confident and sexy on my wedding day. Fingers crossed!
I totally understand. I have my favorite sexy dress in my closet that I can't fit into. Weightless is such a struggle
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I joined MFP a few years ago, and almost reached my goal weight, but then I fell out of it and stopped using the app altogether and decided to go back into old habits and now I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been, I get out of breath so easily now and I need to change. Permanently this time!!
Ready to get back into it. Starting right now!
If anyone wants to be friends feel free to send me a request, the more the merrier and having some friends on here the last time I found really helped me out! When you have people to cheer you on and support you and give advice when you need it really does make a difference. And I love cheering people on too 😊
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I'm also new to MFP and I'm looking forward to losing a few pounds and increasing my strength!0
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Hi!
I could really use some new motivation, and more importantly, a little reassurance that im on the right track 💪
36 year old mother, 1.62/63kg and been doing 3x weight training and daily dogwalks for 3 months now. No big results, so time to ditch the 1200 calories a day (which did include atleast 120g protein, lots of veggies and low carb).
And tips what my target calories/macros would be to still lose fat, but gain lean muscle?
Looking forward to hearing your experiences. Feel free to add me!1 -
Hi everyone!
I lost 28 pounds but then lost a close member of family and fell off the wagon for a bit ... but I'm back! Looking for some friends to to motivate and be motivated. Have a good weekend
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Hey Fitness Peeps !!! I'm new so please join me!!0
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Hi,
I have been gaining and losing the same 30 lbs my entire life. I lost 30 lbs most recently just before the pandemic but it slowly crept back again during the past 3 years and I need to get back on the wagon.
Looking for any other weight loss buddies to support and commiserate with.
I’m 39 and 5’ 3”/164 lbs. In the past, lower carb diets & exercise & 16:8 IF worked for me so I am trying to get back on that wagon.2 -
Hey! Since the pandemic, I went from generally sitting comfortably between 10 and 11 stone to currently being over 15 stone, and it's genuinely making me anxious to leave the house because I'm so unhappy with how I look. So time to stop whinging about it and make a change! I've tried and failed to get into a gym routine three times now after being too self-conscious to go, but I've now got a treadmill and exercise bike at home, and now that I'm living alone, I'm trying to get into the habit of batch cooking healthy meals.
My goal is to get back down to 10 - 11 stone, so wish me luck!1 -
Been doing this for almost a week. 50 years old! Ive been on a diet for most of my life, despite being fairly active. Just finished doing WW which I did for 10! years! I’ve lost 6lb in the last 19 days 😊2
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SteveBee72 wrote: »Been doing this for almost a week. 50 years old! Ive been on a diet for most of my life, despite being fairly active. Just finished doing WW which I did for 10! years! I’ve lost 6lb in the last 19 days 😊
Wow I can hardly hear for all the welcome posts.. how encouraging! 😜0 -
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My name is Karina. I use the app since 2021 and I’m focused in gain mass.1 -
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I'm Ken. Not my first rodeo here. I was in the best shape of my life in 2017-2018. Pandemic and depression issues hit and I let myself go and gained 130lbs. Time to get back on track. Looking for friends to help keep me accountable.3 -
Hey. I've just joined. I'm trying to get consistent and gain lean muscle.
I'm hoping this will help with my accountability.1 -
Hi everyone! I am starting my weight loss journey and am hoping to lose 123 pounds total! I'm in my early 30's and would love friends with a similar goal near my age to keep each other accountable and to motivate! I live in the beautiful PNW and enjoy outdoors and reading 2
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Back at this again after scaring myself on the scales. Need friends willing to question my choices, and keep me in line, please!1
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Hello all! It sounds like we all have a lot in common. I lost ~35 lbs before the pandemic and was working out (lifting weights) 4-5 times a week. I've fallen off and have gained most of my weight back. Really wantings a group of friends to keep me focused and engaged on healthy living!1
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Hi, hope you're all keeping well. I'm from Northern Ireland, just recently turned 40 and want to get into shape and lose the extra weight. I am going to lose 20lbs and would love some friends on here. Add me and we can chat and support eachother3
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hello, my names grumpy dumpty aka, Gareth, currently on a 2915 streak, former member of the 100 pound club, but life and stuff got in the way,
Currently over 3 stone (42 pounds down) since my battle with alcohol ,would love some new motivation2 -
New here . Hello all. Working to loose 40lbs.2
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Hello. My name is Shannon. I was gone for awhile. I am going to try this again. I am getting my health in order and need to make this work. Tracking myself is my accountability. Fingers crossed here goes nothing!3
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Hello All,
In my early 40s and I'm ready to try and get back into shape. I let things go for too long and got way too complacent with my life. Would love to have some friends and motivators on here to chat with along my way to losing about 40 lbs
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hi my names aaron wanna get really into a fitness and nutrition routine. always looking to learn more and inspire others to meet their goals1
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34 year old, alcoholic, whos now 1 year sober, currently on a final " lets try again " 8 year logging streak, follow me for laughs and motivation2
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Hi! I’m 64 years old and need to lose at least 50 pounds. My best friend and I are going to celebrate our birthdays next year by going on a cruise and I don’t want to carry all this weight with me. I was on steroids for around two years, but am finally off and wanting to get healthier and feel better. My main problem is my lack of desire to exercise. In other words, I’m lazy. Any encouragement would be appreciated.1
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