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My Weight loss journey
Hello I have made a decision to start getting healthy. I have joined Noom and have started back. To the gym. I’ve literally tried every diet but now I’m learning how to portion control and eat real food.
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Getting "started" with chronic disease
Y'all, something has GOT to give! I struggle with Six autoimmune diseases one of which is a thyroid condition. My Dr got the bright idea to lower my thyroid meds which automagically adds 20lbs to my frame. With all the drugs/steroids/pandemic my weight is a PROBLEM. I'm seriously not looking to whiiiine, I'm just…
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Hey guys!
I joined a while back but I’m just now hoping to find other committed people to converse with! I wish you luck on your journeys!😊
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32 / F / 108kg - need to lose min. 18kg to pursue fertility treatments
After over 2 years of trying to conceive, I have been told I need to reach 90kg before I can start fertility treatments. I have been a habitual yo-yo dieter since my teens and have fluctuated between 65kg and 115kg. Main motivations: - achieve pregnancy - learn better habits to pass on to future children - longer,…
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Is This Thing On?
Good evening all, I hope you're all well!!! Been a member of MFP for absolutely forever, but neglected it severely. Restarting with the new year and determined to get healthiest. I have arthritis in my hips, slipped discs in my back and awaiting a hip replacement. As you can imagine that has led to some weight gain which I…
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62 yo Mama Who Is Ready to Succeed
Hi. I'm Kathleen. I've always struggled with my weight. I weighed 142# in 1981 when I married at age 22. (I thought I was fat then - ha! What I'd give to be in that place again. :o ) 15 years later I was at 200#. In 2001, I lost down to 172 and stayed there for a couple of years. 11 years ago, my life got crazy with life…
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Newbie - Again.
Hi, I am back and happy to be back. I had been trying to do WW and it was not going well for a few years. When they changed the program, I gained. I also had a lot of changes in my life with my parent's health issues. I maintained the gain but stayed the same. My new doctor last week handed me a sample sheet of calories…
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UK old timer MFP Vetarans freinds wanted
Uk Based in Cornwall, looking for similar UK veterans who are similar YO YO dieters for company and mutual support feel free to send friend request, have been with MFP since 2012 and although I dropped 6 stone before have managed to find it again, along with going up & down many times, looking for similar friends to start…
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UK accountability Jan 2022
I’m 55 & using FP to track my calories. I’m wanting to loose 50+ pounds. Ultimately, my aim is to find a sustainable way to change my eating habits & be more healthy. It’s a daily challenge!!
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Discovering the new me
Hello! I'm excited to get healthy this year! I am 27 years old, I am 5'3" and I currently weigh 216. I had my first baby via C-section 3 months ago. I am a Medical Assistant in a small town family clinic but working from home doing phones. Want to be able to find some friends so we can hold each other accountable. Feel…
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Getting Healthy, losing weight, and getting back in shape
Hi! Once upon a time my weight and activity wasn't a problem, other than my doctors thought I was actually too skinny! I was extremely active, I played sports, ran, biked, etc. I was this way into college, in fact the biggest I was at 5 ft 9 was about 117 lbs. Then I got married and had my first child and then got put on…
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Introduction - Hi, I'm Jess!
Hi, my name is Jess and looking to change a lot throughout this year, including a 50lb weight loss. It seems so intimidating to me, but that makes me more inclined to do it! Married a bounty hunter (yes, we love DOG!). Enjoy my coffee (Team Dunkin) as it kicks up my game with my 18-4 year olds (I teach Pre-K, not actually…
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Kath
Hi, new to this app. Trying it out. Still figuring out how to use it.
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New member
Hi I'm Vivianne, and I'm brand new to MyFitnessPal. I'm 56 and mother to 4 grown babies and grandmother to 4 grandchildren. I have a disability that limits my mobility and as such the weight has piles on. My motivations to lose weight are many: I want to be more mobile to have more fun with my grandkids; I want to walk…
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Returning once again!
Hi all, I’ve done Mfp before and did ok ish on it, really want to make 2022 my year to succeed as this year has been so horrible.
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Introducing myself
At 70 years young I am starting again with my own volumetric/zoom type of eating plan. I need to lose 75 lbs., but I’d like to lose 100. After a week, Holiday sweet cravings are gone. I am trying to keep things simple with eggs, smoothies, or oatmeal with low sugar/fat yogurt and berries for breakfast; a giant non-starchy…
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Revisiting after years away
Hi, I am revisiting after years away. I signed up for Noom but didn't like it at all,then remembered tracking my carbs years ago when I was a bodybuilder. Things have changed since then. I am now 66 years old and spend time swimming, doing aquafit and walking the Highlands since I moved to Scotland. I am a widow and the…
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More than half way there
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Saying hello
Hi Im charla Cortes i am trying to lower my A1C. As i start my journey i am weighing 252lbs and my A1C is at 11.6. I am truly dedicated to getting myself healthier. If anyone has suggestions i am open to all advice
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Hello!!!
My name is Laurie. I just quit Weight Watcher. I've recently retired, and I'm trying to lose weight and get healthier, physically and mentally. I've been binging recently, and need to get back on track......(maybe really seriously after Christmas).
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A newbie here
Hello! I have been using this app for about 5 days now and I love it!
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Hi! New Here!
Hi All, John, 49 from Ontario. Just writing to say hello and introduce myself. Ultimately I would like to lose the pounds and my gut, but I'm focussed at the moment on strength training and muscle growth. I like feeling and looking strong and I feel better when I work out with weights. I do need to do more fat burning…
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Introducing myself
I am new to this app. I’ve just turned 70. I have 2 bad knees ands couple of bulging discs. I’m up and out to work daily, but a little slower than I was a couple of years ago. I am vey much over weight, but would be happy to lose 50 lbs. That’s my goal. I also want to increase my energy level. I am out of shape, have no…
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Is 5 Reps Enough?
I walk over 1 hour almost every morning, but I wanted to add some bodyweight exercises to my routine. I did 10 knee push ups, 10 squats, 10 lunges on each leg, 10 jumping jacks, a 30 second plank, and a 45 second side plank on each side. This left me pretty sore and feeling some concerning neck pain (from the plank,…
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weight loss
Hello friends Please guide me to reduce my weight I have went through two times Heart surgery and two stents fixed in my Heart.
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New to site
Hi.. I just signed up & starting a néw fitness journey.
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Weight loss
Just need tips just starting out and are 205 pds but for my age should be way way less I’m pretty strong can bench 180 squat 290 but need tips on losing weight!!! Also just started and it’s saying I should eat 2100 calories, feels a bit much for someone like me trying to lose weight
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Health Scare = Project Live Longer!
Hi everyone. In the past month I've had a number of health diagnosis' and the biggest one came last Wednesday when I found out I have Type 2 diabetes. I am filled with a determination to get my life and health turned around. I will control my illnesses, not the other way round! Would love it if you would drop me a friend…