Friend with Open Diaries

StrongMandi13
StrongMandi13 Posts: 4 Member
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Hi new friends!

My name is Mandi. I'm 31, a mom of 4 and just fell back in love with lifting. I work with a powerlifting coach and despite being a "thunder chunk" I am focusing on maintaining my weight - with my current fitness routine this would result in increased muscle and decreased fat, or a re-comp. I do want to eventually shed additional weight, but I have a long history of starving, purging, binge-eating, etc. So, just logging my food almost every day and hitting my protein goal is a huge win for me!

My diary is open, as far as I know, and I would love friends on here who are active and also have open diaries - for inspiration, motivation, comraderie, accountability, etc.

Thank you!

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  • Nova
    Nova Posts: 10,355 MFP Staff
    Hi, welcome to the community!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Hi, @StrongMandi13!

    If you haven't checked it out yet, you might find some good stuff in the recomposition thread here:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

    Your fellow lifting enthusiasts are probably more likely to post in the Gaining Weight and Bodybuilding part of the MFP Community, though it's not the most active area here - but there's some good stuff, and it's a place to ask questions and get attention from other serious lifters, no matter whether you're losing, gaining or maintaining weight.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/goal-gaining-weight

    I'm a pretty poor-quality MFP friend (more of a Community forum kind of gal, I guess), 3 times your age and then some (67), active but not a serious lifter, and in maintenance after losing to a healthy weight with MFP back in 2015-16. My diary is open to friends, but I think all it may offer someone like you is maybe some ideas for getting protein into your day - I'm routinely exceeding 100g daily in maintenance as as vegetarian, which is a bit over 1g per pound of estimated lean body mass. (I think that's an adequate level, in my situation.) I don't like protein bars, powders or faux meats, so don't normally use them. I don't think there's anything wrong with those - they can for sure be helpful. I just don't find them very tasty or satisfying. It feels pretty easy at this point for me to get protein from my foods (YMMV), but I admit that protein can take a bit to dial in at first on reduced calories.

    You might find this thread useful, in that regard (I did!):

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

    Wishing you huge success with your goals!
  • serenityfrye
    serenityfrye Posts: 360 Member
    Welcome! My diary is open to my friends (and you're welcome to add me), but it's certainly not inspirational. Plenty of sensory issues means I eat some weird stuff lol. Congrats on getting back into lifting, it's so fun!

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