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Battling prediabetes and fatty liver
Hi everyone! My name is Anne. I'm 40-ish, married and mom to an awesome 20 year old. I teach K-2 students with Autism. I lost my mom to cancer two years ago and I've definitely let myself slide. I've been feeling pretty gross lately. Last week I ended up in the ER with what they thought was an upper GI bleed. Thankfully…
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50 pound weight loss
Hello! Could use some support/motivation I would love to add some people so we can read each other’s diary and offer support. I have lost 13 pounds in the last 2 months, before I gained all my weight back in two months I would already be down double that . I assume since I’m older I have to eat super clean and I’m having a…
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Ready.Set.Go!
Hello everyone. Here I am again….going down this long dark road that I have been down many times before. But….something is different this time. I feel different, I’m not dreading it, I’m not pissed off at skinny people….I’m just ready to be me, my best and right now….I am not. So ready.set.go! I am a mom of 3 beautiful…
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Newbie
Just started using app. Looking forward to seeing how it can help me establish health habits.
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Early stages of my journey!
Hey everyone! I’m new to the community but not the app, used it on and off for years and never really took it seriously until now! I’m 15pounds down with 55 more to go! Any advice or suggestions are welcomed!!!
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Never to Old to Set BIG Goals
Hello All!!! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Frank. I'm 65 years old. On December 31 I weighed 268 pounds, smoked a pack of cigarettes a day and drank 18 beers a day. I got tired of it ALL and decided I wanted to return to my health at 40 years of age. At 40 I used to love hiking, cycling, friends,…
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🪖🎖️ Vet Taking Back His Life! 💪🏋️♂️
How did I get here?!? That's what I wondered when I looked in the mirror a few weeks ago. Once upon a time, I was an elite athlete. A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier and a competitive Martial Artist with an impressive record of 24-0 (16 TKO) under my Black Belt. I ran, swam, and rode motorcycles in countries around the…
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Need Motivation and Accountability to Reach my Goals :)
Hey! My name is Faye, and I’m kinda new to MFP. My goal is to lose around 50 lbs or so, and in past attempts I’ve failed. 2022 is the first time I’ve ever made progress. Im trying to eat healthier with a caloric deficit and intermittent fasting, and exercise daily, for example cycling, swimming, rock climbing, and HIIT. Im…
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Im New & Got a Personal Trainer
Hello all. By recommendation of my trainer I wound up here. Only to realize I had joined years ago and never made full use of the site :sweat_smile: I'll save my past for later. I'm here now and am ready to make the most of it. :) My trainer said this was the best app to log food. Once my training program is complete or I…
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Where are the tall ladies? Need friends!!
Of course shorter people are welcome as well! 6’3, 45yo widow from Detroit living in Texas with a life-long struggle with weight. Gained a ton of grief pounds and trying to get them off. Dedicated logger, very supportive of my MFP friends and trying like crazy to become healthier for life. Join me!!
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Glad to be here!
Hello guys and girls. I am joining the community a bit late (8 months since I started my weight loss journey, to be exact). However, I am really happy to report that today I have lost almost 30 kgs in 8 months. MFP has been an integral part of my journey. I am looking forward to add active members to my friends so that we…
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Newbie Here
Hi MFP-ers, My name is Ed and basically I broke my back last year, gained a LOT of weight - 88 lbs. Now its time to lose around 10% per month. Is that too much?
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Looking for Friends with Similar Goals! 80-100lbs to lose and chronic illness! Dysautonomia Edition
Hello! My name is Emerald and I am not new to weight loss by any means, but have recently become chronically ill over the last two years and have re-gained a significant portion of my previously lost weight (I had lost about 95lbs around 2013). I now need to lose 80-100lbs after becoming sedentary and de-conditioned as…
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Carolyn
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Biggest Loser Challenge MARCH Registration OPEN!
GAIN CONFIDENCE, LOSE WEIGHT, ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS WITH LIKE MINDED PEOPLE IN A FRIENDLY SUPPORTIVE COMPETITION ;) March is a great time to recommit to your weight loss goals, so join with us for our March Challenge to help keep you motivated. MARCH REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN and We are welcoming new members to our…
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90 day love handle elimination implementation!
Hi all! Mike from Iowa here. 55 y.o. Dad prepping for my daughter's wedding in 90 days. I'm down 30 lbs so far, with 50 more to go eventually. For now, I just want to look good in a suit! My plan to this point is healthy eating and lots of exercise, and it is working, slowly but surely. I could use some friends and…
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Carolyn Barney
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Newbie
Had a membership to Fitness Pal and somehow the app was unlocked out of and disappeared my premium. That's a bummer so Ivory signed up again and my husband bought me a new Fitbit watch as my other one literally fell to Pieces after being ran over by a wheelchair stuck under consumers bottom is well changing them and a host…
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February Biggest Loser Challenge Registrations OPEN!
GAIN CONFIDENCE, LOSE WEIGHT, ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS WITH LIKE MINDED PEOPLE IN A FRIENDLY SUPPORTIVE COMPETITION ;) February is a great time to recommit to your weight loss goals, so join with us for our February Challenge to help keep you motivated. FEBRUARY REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN and We are welcoming new members…
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And.... I'm back
In early February 2020 I had my first son the day before my 30th birthday. After his birth I weighed 216 lbs. I tried using myfitnesspal after I was 6 week postpartum but I couldn't wrap my mind around calorie tracking. In June 2020 I decided to try WW since it seemed simpler at the time to wrap my mind around. By February…
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Hello!
Hello Everyone! I’m Cindy. I’m new to fitness pal. Hoping to drop a few to get more energy!
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New to My FitnessPal
Hello I am in my early 60's retired and within 2 months I had a heart attack and triple bypass that was 4 years ago and now I am running into more problems congested heart failure and might need a stent, I have joined My Fitness pal in hope of losing 50 lbs that I seem to be struggling with and finding heart healthy meals…
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2022 Year for Improvement
36 y/o returning from injury. Out of PT and now looking to get into a better routine, lose the excess fat and regain muscle. Change body composition and improve overall health. I started the year at 225lbs and I'm down to 208.8lbs. New to this app and the idea of being part of a community. Just want to feel healthy…
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Looking for MFP Friends with Similar Goals!
Hello! My name is Emerald and I am not new to weight loss by any means, but have recently become chronically ill over the last two years and have re-gained a significant portion of my previously lost weight (I had lost about 95lbs around 2013). I now need to lose 80-100lbs after becoming sedentary and de-conditioned as…
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hey :)
um im trying to lose some weight for my sport and this has worked for me in the past, so i figured i could try again. it's really hard with school and a ton of other things going on, but i really want to love myself and succeed more in my sport. Uh if yk what i mean, hmu?
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I must be doing something wrong - Help?
Hey. im a 37 y/o man. Ive been up and down weight wise from 185 (teens) to currently pushing 240lbs. I am and have always been a bigger dude (well 5'9" so not a tall dude). I have never had confidence about my body. 3.5 Years ago I ran a half marathon and weighed around 204lbs. 2 years ago we had another child, my son, who…
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55 y.o. m: I'd to lose 50 lbs more
Hello all, Mike from Iowa here. I have battled with my weight for the last decade or so. I can lose the weight, but can't keep it off. It's apparently true that diets don't work, and I have to change my lifestyle. My oldest daughter gets married in May, and I want to look good for her. I'm currently 251 lbs and I'd like to…
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New to MFP
Just saying hello. Really happy to start making positive changes in my diet and physical fitness and it starts today!
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Need support
I am down hearted today. Need to lose 60+ lbs and I'm over 50. Having trouble getting started. Lost 4lb my first week, gained 3lb this week. Been battling back issues for a year now, so unable to exercise, and in constant pain. Seems like every effort I expend is met with either no effect or results with more pain. Just…
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Back at it and looking for friends!
Hi! My name is Jill! I’ve used mfp before & had great success. When the lock downs hit so did back sliding. I’ve been track for the new year but definitely miss having friends to encourage and get motivation from. So please add me if you have room for more friends! Thanks!