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New Here!
Hello everyone! My name is Kristial, I'm new to MyFitnessPal, and I have about 57 pounds left to lose! I've lost about 115 pounds so far, but I'm stagnating, so I thought it's about time I start tracking my intake of food. I'd love to hear about your success stories and what maintenance looks like for you. I'd also be…
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Hang in there…
Aaah it has been a journey…. I began with 80lbs to lose and started and stopped so many times. Lose it/Gain it. My FitBit showed I had lost 25lbs 37 times. When I would think of the massive number I would need to lose—- I would get overwhelmed… think I tried almost every nutrition idea/plan out there. They all worked…. But…
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Hello
Hello everyone my name is Michelle, I’m 55 and reside in Austin. I’m looking forward to becoming more active. I love to try new food and looking for more ways to be active.
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New Here
Look forward to this journey and learning to use this app to get its full benefit.
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Fitness for folks 50+
Well... I haven't logged my food consistently in a very long time. I'm now 54 years old. But I'm not just 54 years old. I'm 54 years old with young kids - one 1 year old and the other 3 years old. I also have a 19 years old from a previous marriage. Why all this background verging on TMI? Well because I believe it to be…
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Midnight snacking
I need help with midnight snacking. I get up several times a night to snack.
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Hi I’m new here hello to everyone
My name is Tricia and I’m doing two shakes a day and a sensible dinner I’ve lost almost 5 pounds and I’m on week 2 what kind of eating plan are you all doing
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Big Goals, Hope it sticks this time
Heya everyone, This is more an accountability post for myself than anything, but I'd love to hear from others who have similar goals. I definitely need some friends, It's so hard to stay motivated. Starting weight/size: 116kg(255lb), AU20/22. Goal weight/size 75kg(165lb), AU14/16. I'm on day 5 of my weight loss and fitness…
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High Protein Low Calorie meals
What are you favorite high protein low cal meals? Share pics too! I’ve been loving this cottage cheese and egg white dish with spinach and cherry tomatoes. Less than 200 calories and almost 24 grams of protein! I sautéed the onions first with some cooking spray, then add the spinach and tomatoes sliced in half. When that…
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Hello! My name is Caitlin!
I am new here and I’m trying to lose 50 lbs. I am new to Colorado and I want to be held accountable so I can be successful.
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Not a question but just a hello 👋🏻
Hello I am a new older member on this app and wanted to say a nervous hello, as I have just started or should I say re-started my new me personal fitness campaign 🙂. After a serious illness, it's time to have this last throw of the dice. I have got a super coach, great new gym, and hope that this app and community can help…
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2025
Had a rough year in 2024. Probably retiring this year and want to try to get healthier for my next life adventure. Food tracking has always seemed to work for me and I’m looking forward to getting back on track.
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Happy New Year 2025!!
My name is Amy and I am 60 years old. I started back on my high protein, low carb diet again the day after Christmas and so far I have lost 11 pounds!! It is going well. I am being VERY strict with everything I consume and it is paying off. I am excited it is working so well.
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Losing Slow and Steady
I’m a 54 yr old, I have lost about 50 pounds in like 16 months. Need a little motivation to keep going even if I’m losing at a snail pace.
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Sober and healthy in 2025
Hey all! Im Amber, 41 yrs old, a widowed mama and a mimi, and a recovering alcoholic/drug addict. My story has had allot of ups and downs, mostly downs for the past 5 yrs. At the end of 2010 I had a gastric bypass when my weight was at its highest at a little over 350 lbs. I ended up getting down to between 150- 185 lbs…
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Carnivore for health
I'm Brigitte....I've done keto to ketovore and now carnivore. I'm a type 2 diabetic with for 6 years now. I've been prescribed 5 different diabetic medications and I've had horrible symptoms from them. I've done tons of research and I understand that for some people, me..any small carb, greatly raises my blood sugar. So,…
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Starting Fresh!
Hi all, I am a diabetic (T2) and have always been on the heavier side. My target is to lose about 30 kg (~65 lbs). I started running back in March 2024 and never focused on my diet and eating habits. To take this seriously, I'm here to make friends and get healthier together. Open to friend requests!
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New Here!
Hello all! I am new here and looking to add friends from everywhere and stay motivated! I’m 50 years old, have a very active stressful job and a second job that’s less stressful but on my feet the entire shift. My goal is to lose 50 pounds.
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UK based - New but been here before
Hi, I've recently come back to mfp as I need to focus and really improve my diet and lose some weight. I have lots of health issues and I'm pretty sure the excess weight doesn't help. I have Chiari malformation, COPD and lots of things going on with my spine! I'm an ex fitness instructor and PT, I run a circus school and…
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Just keep hiking
I've had a list of hikes that I've wanted to do for a long time. I've waited to lose weight, I've waited for friends to get up to the same ability so they could come with me. I waited to come up with more excuses. This year I decided it was enough and June 1st I changed from focusing on the scale and working to get…
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New here, but not to program!
Hi all! I just completed the Small Steps tasks and decided to join the forums for support and inspiration so my chances of success will be greater! I've been successful in the past at losing weight and getting fit, but it's a constant struggle and I know I need support to make it happen again and stick with it! I cant wait…
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Mid-Fifties Gotta Get In Shape
Hi! I’m a man in my mid-fifties. Pretty overweight. Used to workout a ton and followed a paleo-ish diet with an intermittent fasting type method. Did great. Lost 50 pounds in about 4 months. But that was 6 years ago. Since then, I fell off the wagon. Started drinking daily. Gained all my weight back and then some. Too much…
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How do I make friends?
I have used this app in the past and it was so helpful. It’s motivating to just check in with people and reach out when you’re having a sugar craving, etc. I’m an awesome support cheerleader and I’m looking for other cheerleaders as we ease into our healthy selves. 📣 In the past it was easy for me to figure out how to add…
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Walking buddy’s
Hi All, from new year I want to put myself onto habbit of minimum 10k steps per day and lose over 35kg during 2025. I am 47 Year old, male from UK. Would like to connect with people who wants to join me in my weight loss journey and this 10k steps “indoor” walking challenge. Regards HM
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Fasting Fast
Hi, I usually have issues fasting and withholding from food but I tried it yesterday and it mostly worked. Only cheated when I was studying deeply for an exam and needed a rewarding small piece of cake. Today, not fasting so much but limiting to just a salad with no oil or dressings. Probably gonna come home late and grab…