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Hey I’m Kristina
Not exactly new to MyFitnessPal. The last time I used it was way back in college, and I knew people at the time used it and it was fun and motivating. But I am back, and I have been spiraling down with depression and anxiety and my weight is out of control and now I got a degenerative disc disease, L5-S1, which I will be…
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I’m back….. Again
Hi! I’ve been using MFP on and off for years but I’m really trying to make lifestyle change! I am 5ft9in 26 years old, and my highest weight was 399 in July 2022 I’m currently of 377. I have PCOS which makes weight gain really easy and weight loss really hard for me. My official goal weight is 150lbs-180llbs I am looking…
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Anxiety
I know losing the weight is the best think and the right thing. I hate how I get so excited and am motivated for a few days and then it’s like someone shuts off my confidence and turns on the dread. Today I’ve been struggling to stay confident in my determination, but it’s so hard fighting with yourself… here’s my…
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Hi!!!! It's Me😁
Just had my birthday yesterday, passed the 40 year mark again...they say keep trying till you get it right...but 20+ times is quite a lot.. I recently lost my best friend and accountability partner 💔 to a stroke. Without her walking this path with me it's lonely and much more difficult to stay focused. I was recently…
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Sharing my success and journey!
I've lost about 64 pounds so far - started losing weight at 322 pounds, currently weigh around 258. I still have a long way to go (about another 100 pounds or so?), but I already feel successful. Exercising, eating healthily, having my body feel good. I'm much happier day by day than I used to be. I've decided to create a…
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Brand New and welcome any words of encouragement!
I just signed up for premium today. I have been doing WW for a while but did not see any change. I have struggled with depression and thyroid disease for a few years but am doing better, but now would like to lose the weight I gained because of those issues which is about 100lbs (I'd be happy with any weight loss at this…
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Making it happen -- for the first time in years.
Hi folks! Needed to share it out with someone. I've been logging calories for 5 days. I worked out today for the first time in probably 4 or 5 years. I bought myself some kettlebells, and a wrist device to help keep track of steps, heart rate, sleep, so on. It feels great to actually make it happen. I'm also making myself…
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Sky high A1C
Hello, I’ve been diabetic for years but haven’t been able to control it. Latest A1C is scary!! I’m logging food etc using this app and am dedicating myself to taking every drop and pill of medication. Attempting to become more active too, but one thing at a time. 60, female about 100 lbs to lose. Love knitting, quilting,…
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Returning to MFP
Hello everyone, How time flies! The last time I was on this app was 2.5 years ago. Unfortunately, since then, I've gained all the weight I've lost and then some. Now, I'm on a journey to lose 100+ lbs. If you're in the same boat and/or have a Fitbit, let's be friends! It always helps to have a handful of accountability…
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Happy to find MyFitnessPal
I’m in my mid 50s and I feel like there’s still a lot of adventure left to live. I have more than 100 pounds to lose but my first big goal is to no longer fall into the “obese” range based on BMI. I’ll need to lose 70 pounds to achieve it.
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Quadruple Bypass Survivor
I unexpectedly had quadruple bypass surgery in April of 2020. I've recovered well, and am now starting the final journey of weight loss in my life. Twice during my life I lost 105lbs. with Weightwatchers and both times regained 105lbs. exactly! Now that my heart has been repaired I'm taking the journey one more time and am…
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So much has happened in 2 years...Back over 500
Over a decade ago I joined this app and it's changed a lot but so have I. In 2021 my Mother died and as much as I had thought I would not be so affected by it, I was truly devastated. I weighed 450 when she died and now I am up to 520. This year I finally decided enough was enough so I gave up all sweets cold turkey. I do…
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Support and Encouragement!
Hello! I am new to this particular part of MFP. It seemed like a nice place to start, looking to meet people who understand what I'm going through. I have a goal of almost 100lbs to lose and no one around me is or has ever been my size. It's very hard to find true support from those who don't understand this struggle. They…
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Hello..
Hello all you beautiful people! I’m new to this site, I was on a weight watchers journey and it wasn’t really working for me, this seems straight forward and not so confusing to follow so here I am! I’m a 41 year old woman with 100+ pounds to lose! I could use all the help, friends, motivators ect I can! Feel free to msg…
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Returning
I was on here about 5 years ago and lost 80 pounds. Then a lot happened and reverted back to my unhealthy coping mechanism: food and cocktails. I can feel it. My body is tired, I get out of breath, and the mental pain of my "failure" is adding up faster than I can say. The last couple years have been spent rehabbing my…
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New Here & Need to Lose 100 + lbs!
Hi Everyone, My name is Angela and I am 408lbs and want to get down to about 175lbs (233lbs to lose). I know I have a long journey ahead of me. I am finally seeing a nutritionist to help sort out all of the diet information in my head. I have done so many diets from weight watchers to keto, whole 30 and many more. I have…
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Hi! 😊
It's "New Year, new me" time again 😅 Hi! I'm Jess, 32yo from Italy. I already tried MFP in the past and I lost quite a few kg. But you know how it works: life is complicated and food is an easy coping mechanism. So today I saw the highest number ever on the scale. It's awful and it's really time to focus on myself. I would…
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Motivation: it's a choice
I have heard a lot of talk about, and have personally said "I need motivation to lose weight" and "I need an accountability partner to help me". But the motivation isn't something that appears out of thin air. It's always there. It's just a decision you choose to listen to or ignore because something else is screaming…
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Hello from Sun City
This is how I looked at my daughter's wedding in Oct. I've lost 21 lbs since then. I want to look and feel better by this time next year. (maybe fit into some of my old clothes too?) My long-term goal is 100 lbs. total as I started around 245. I'm down to 228.8 as of yesterday. I haven't been taking pictures though. I…
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An Apology
I apologize for any of my posts that seem to imply that the way I've found to lose weight, get healthy and not put the weight back on is for everyone. Looking over what I've written, I have to agree that it DOES seem to imply that. I guess after 60 years of yo-yo dieting and gaining more weight afterwards each time to the…
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Mo New Friends
Hello Friend. I'm Niambi. I've been on MFP for over a decade and have had some success in the past. However I haven't mastered losing the pounds and keeping it off. In the past few months I lost 20lbs and hope to lose at least 60 in 2023. If you have a renewed dedication to lose 50+ lbs let be pals and encourage each other…
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Need to do this. Failure is not a option
I don’t know who all read these but I’m putting myself out there I’ll be 57 this week and need to get my physical, mental and spiritual life together. Due to weight gain I noticed I’m not as active, not being active has effective my mental status. I feel more anxious and angry. Well new year new me. Thank you for listening…
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DECEMBER 2022 DAILY WEIGH IN AND LOGGING CHALLENGE!!!!
Welcome! As 2022 comes to a close, we want to finish the year out strong! This is a supportive, motivational thread for people who want to lose a lot or a little, maintain or gain! You can join any time and we welcome new members. Posting daily helps with accountability but you can do what works for you! The holidays can…
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Intermittent fasting support
Hi! I am a 50 year old type 2 diabetic woman. I have done IF before with good results, but I never paid attention to what I was eating when I ate. I'm committing 1/1/23 to doing IF correctly. Friend request me and let's support each other!
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Realistic Goals for 2023-
We all make New Year Resolutions.... and usually by February they are forgotten. What are some ways You have used to keep on track? For me, I would like to lose 100 pounds. I have to break that big number into Bite Sized Pieces, in order to meet my goal. Hopefully we can support each other and have a Blessed 2023 !
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Trying Again
This is not my first time around on MFP. I'm tracking my calories, and my NP has put me on Ozempic. From my starting weight, I needed to lose 200 pounds, so this is going to be a long process. I also have hypothyroid, PCOS (insulin resistant), asthma, and Ehlers-Danlos in addition to my weight. I'm hoping to add some more…
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100+lbs to drop. Let's do this together!
Hi all. I've been on MFP a while. Lost weight then gained it back plus a load more on top. So here I am with 107.2lbs to drop. I'm already 4lbs down which is water weight in the last few days but it's a start. I'm going to start with logging everything again, using my fitbit and drinking lots of water! Feel free to add me…
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Orlistat newbie early days
Day 3… not great but Christmas is out the way. Had a nice time eg food. I’ve done a bit research so I can see some areas for improvement. Lesons learned as well explanations. Looked up 15g fat recipes so I can be more sure of what’s going in my mouth. I’ve noticed every recipe is either chicken fish turkey pork of a carb…
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Looking For Support
Hello! I am new to MFP and am looking for some friends to help keep one another motivated! I have 90lbs to lose and am recovering from binge eating. Let's be friends!