Welcome New Members!

Hi, all. I'm John. Struggled with my weight for years. Started.walking years ago after my A1C score went above 6, indicating diabetes. Lost 40 pounds. Five week ago, decided to get serious and started tracking my food intake on FitnessPal. In 5 weeks I've lost 21.pounds. still have 76 pounds to lose to reach goal. So there's a long journey ahead.

Take it one day at a time and stick to your plan. Consistency gets better results than speed.

Hey everybody I’m back from a long rest. I really forgot I was on here at one time. But I’m back and need some support and help.

Hi all,

Been on this forum many moons ago and was quite active but then life got in the way of course.

I'm a qualified personal trainer in the UK but my main passion is nutrition I'm an MNU certified nutritionist.

I work with people on a 1 to 1 basis and potentially going to be doing some form of group work in the future.
I wouldn't waste your time looking at my website as it's atrocious but it does give a little bit about me and the qualification I've done for anyone interested.

I'm not here touting for business or anything like that, I'm here to give insight where ever I can. I come from an evidence based background that believes in the evidence of everything, which I feel is incredibally important considering the amount of disempowering information out there, it's unbelievable how many myths that should have been dispelled a long time ago are still floating about.

I probably come across argumentative in text on an internet forum but believe me that's the opposite of my intentions. I just love nutrition and actually love helping people. My reason for coming on here is I figured this to be a great place to share with others what I know and hopefully help others or even have reasoned debate about nutrition. I challenge my own bias all the time and I am more than happy to have others challenge it. I've been an advocate of MFP for well over 10 years now (roughly I would guess). Whilst I believe in calorie counting I don't think it's the only way (probably my most utilised tool with clients though).

Anyway, I hope to be able to help and also to learn from others

ATB

Hi everyone,
Glad to be here and seeing everyone's enthusiasm and what is motivating them to hit their goals. For myself, I used to pay alot of attention to my fitness and diet but for the last 7 years that has taken a back seat to 3 great children. But now we are back on the tools and hoping to get in better shape than ever. After a crazy year, lots of working from home and being fairly sedentary its time to get ready for the Australian summer.
Hope to hear from others. Best wishes, Angus

Hey all ... going to end 2020 with a bang which will be me choosing a better lifestyle heading into 2021. Cheers!

Hi I’m Pat
I have been keto for 8 yrs (after having had cancer). I love this way of eating and never feel deprived of any food as I learnt at the very beginning to ketofy all the foods I loved. I use shiratiki noodles & rice to go with pasta sauces, curry’s and stir fry’s. I have over the years gone up & down weight wise but now at 70+ it’s time to finally lose the last 5 kgs. Good luck to everyone 🍀

I have just ditched WW because obviously I have a problem with portion control. I know counting calories works, I just need to focus and not try to wing it. I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to weight loss. I could use some support. Maybe a weekly virtual "check in" with a group? Some kind of accountability would be nice. Do we have this here?

Hi! Not really new to this app but this has helped me before and hoping that this would help me again

loutelmah wrote: »

Hi guys, can anyone tell me why I cant change the serving size, except from what's given as examples? Do I have to be a premium member for that? Thanks in advance!

Most food in the database has 1gram options so if something weighs 132 grams you just do 132 servings of 1 gram. It'll look like 1 serving if 132g in your diary x

Kelz2517 wrote: »

Hi. I'm 29 and im really looking for an accountability buddy. I started at 240lbs in June and now im 205lbs. I have been using MyFitnessPal the entire way, I honestly owe this app so much. My problem is that its the holiday season now and I really need someone to help me through this temptation. I want to lose 30 more pounds by May 2021.

The bright side is thaT we have to stay away from family, friends and their piles of food because of COVID.
Some of the tricks I learned going through the National Diabetes Foundation’s program at the Y is to keep veggies handy, and hold a glass/bottle of water at parties to keep people from shoving more alcohol into one’s hands.

Also working out before going to parties helps one eat reasonably w/o looking like an outcast.

Welcome newcomers!!! Add me ive been on here for a year and the fitness community here is pretty cool!

Feel free to add me. 44 year old climber wanting to lean down!

just joined. excited to start on my weight loss journey! heard great things about MFP and how it helps tremendously to track calories! this is my first time ever doing it and i hope to see results in one month!

Hello everyone! I've been off and on with MFP for years. I'm totally sticking to it this time as I am trying to track my saturated fat. Doc diagnosed me with high cholesterol. I also quit smoking with the help of patches. A lot of changes for me and I am determined to stick to it.

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!