Welcome New Members!

Been away from the app for a while going to be using it again daily. Add me if you would like!

Hey all, I’ve been on this app for about a week and am looking to expand my network.
Feel free to send me a request if you want to be encouraged; I’ll be your biggest cheerleader!

Hi All!

Not really new here, but here with a new attitude!

I'm tired of all the "eat this and lose 50 lbs" or "join this plan and all the fat will melt away". Nope, this time it's eat properly, and move my body everyday, in some mannner.

I have a desk job so I need to try to get in some activity at some point, but it's summer almost and that should help.

I've booked our holiday for Dec and want to be comfortable in my clothes. I don't want to spend all holiday worrying that I need to cover my tymmy or my thighs jiggle. I know that I wont be at my goal by then, but I will be well on my way. I'm thinking 85 pounds will put me in a great zone. I don't want to be skinny but I do want to be lean and strong! And at 60 y/o I want to be in a heatlhy place. So if it takes a year to get there safely and my health is improved (not that its bad but let's not tempt fate) I'm fine with that...as long as I'm losing I can live with a slower pace.

Cheers all and let's get losing!

Hello Everyone,

I have been a member of MFP for a few years, but only recently tried to really make a go of things.

I have had weight problems since I was a child and I am definitely one of those people who would find solace in food and comfort eat even when I wasn't hungry!

I gained a lot of weight after I turned 40. I tried a few things to lose weight, but nothing was really effective.

My weight gradually kept creeping up until it got to it's highest ever of 308 lbs.

I started to exercise by treading water in our community swimming pool and that helped get my weight down to 303 lbs which seemed to remain steady for a while.

What really got the wheels in motion for me was attending my wife's Master Gardener Graduation ceremony just over 3 weeks ago.

Whilst I was proudly taking a photo on my cell phone of my wife with her graduation certificate, a lady stopped by and kindly offered to take a pic of both of us.

I've always thought my wife looked great.

She was very athletic in her younger days and since I have known her, she has always taken care of herself and how much she ate; unlike myself!

When I saw the pic on my phone and how I looked, I was really disappointed in how I had let myself go.

I suddenly looked much older than my 54 years and I just didn't really recognize myself.

I have no one to blame but myself for all the years, I sat around eating whatever and whenever I wanted.

I've always loved my food, but didn't really give any thought to the long term effects on my health.

The facts that I had to buy bigger clothes, took meds for high blood pressure and deep down started to really hate myself for what I'd become, still didn't seem to quite motivate me into action.

My wife was always there for me and supported whatever I wanted to do.

After I saw that pic on my phone, that night, I started researching (again) for books on weight loss.

I immediately downloaded and started reading a book which talked about how 10,000 steps a day could lead to losing weight and getting to your ideal weight.

I thought it sounded so simple and started to read through until I got to the section about accountability!!
For some unknown reason, I thought at first that if I walked 10,000 steps a day, I could still eat and drink what I wanted to and still lose weight and get to my ideal weight!

Um. No!

I stopped reading after the word "accountability" and I knew that there was suddenly a lot more required in order to have a chance of succeeding in my weight loss plan.

That's when I thought back to myfitnesspal.

I knew that it would certainly keep me accountable - I'd tried it a couple of times before and failed!

The difference this time for me was in the planning of the meals and the nutritional content.

Before, I had blown a lot of my calories on things like a few spoons of peanut butter late at night.

This time around, I intended to eat very cleanly for the most part whilst still trying to keep within the limits of my calories and nutritional levels.

I also tried to add in 30-60 minutes of exercise 4-5 times a week.

My results so far have been a loss of 9lb in my first 3 weeks.

I have known from a couple of people that this method worked very successfully, and in addition, I have been reading a lot of success stories and comments from people who are struggling with their weight like myself.

I think this is a great and supportive community.

Reading the stories that people from the community have shared has certainly been inspiration to me and made me feel that we are all in this together.

I'm sorry for the long winded rant.

I tend to write a lot where someone else might user fewer words!

Anyhow, if I can be of help to anybody here, even if it is just to listen/read; well, I'm here!

Best wishes and success on your journeys!

Dave

Hi ! Back to MFP . Need to lose the weight. Have too many health issues and need to get healthier . If anyone is type 2 Diabetic and has tips/tricks i'm very interested to hear them.

Hello all, I live in Phoenix Arizona and I've been using MFP for a few years off and on. I really like utilizing this app b/c it's so useful. I have combined this app with the Samsung health app.
I have really stepped up my tracking because I was recently diagnosed with T1D. Its been a journey so far. I know this disease touches a lot of people but I have been having a hard time finding online groups. If you have any recommendations, I'd really appreciate it!

Hi everyone, send me a friend if you can see this I need friends

Hello MFP people. It’s my first time back on the app for a very long time.
Having somewhat fallen off the fitness wagon during the pandemic I’m here for a little motivation/inspiration to help climb back on, and hopefully return the favour as well. I’m still in reasonable shape, but could do with shedding a few of those pesky covid kilos that just won’t budge, as well as improve my overall fitness.
I’m also currently at university studying health and nutrition. I am very passionate about healthy eating and love to talk shop, so I f anyone out there is likeminded or wants some advice, please feel free to add me.

Hello. I’m looking for some friends to help with accountability and motivation. I’ve been recommitted and logged all on May but I want to keep with it for June. I could really use some friends. Please add me. 48 female, 1300 cal, low carb wanting to lose 50+ , Latina, Texas

Hey. New to MFP!! I’m 37 year old female. Hear to have a healthier lifestyle and stay consistent. I’m working towards gaining weight and muscle. I would love to make friends so we can help motivate each other. I’m totally up for the challenge.