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50+ LBS to Lose

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…
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!
90 Pounds To Goal....Friends Required
Hey everyone, my name is Koko. I currently weigh in at 208-211. I have a goal weight that I am hoping to accomplish in steps. Would absolutely love to find some friends here, who also have around the same goals so we can share with our struggles and triumphs. So, if you have anywhere from 70-90 pounds that you are trying…
I need a support group, or something
I want to workout consistently and for a while I was. I would do some form of workout for at least 10 minutes each day, whether it’s a full workout or active recovery. But recently, I’ll make it two days of the bare minimum and then be really inactive on the third (and sometimes fourth) day. And then the cycle repeats. I…
New here and would like friends
Hi, I'm new here and would like friends so we can help and encourage each other on this weight loss journey. I'm Michele, just turned 49 on 1/20/22 and decided to make some changes in my life. I'm a Mom of 4 (ages 31, 22, 21, and 6) that has put everyone else's needs above my own for a long time, and as a result, I don't…
New You 2022 - Losing 50 to 100 pounds
Hello everyone! I'm 55, 5'9 and currently 257 pounds. My weight loss goals are to lose 50 to 100 pounds and 10% body fat this year. Totally aware my mindset is my biggest challenge getting started, I'm hoping to connect with a few who've already lost this much and maintaining (yeahhhh you! be my friend please! :smiley: )…
Drastic Calorie Deficit
Hey everyone I’m pretty new to weight management but I recently snapped and started eating a lot less. I used to eat very large amounts of food, I could easily eat 7 regular sized meals a day. I am 6’2 and an 18 year old male at 270. For the last 3-4 days I’ve been eating less than 1500 calories a day. I play football, and…
Truly Transforming with food
Over my period of thinking I was eating good and felt pretty fit, I realized and am super over weight. I need to lose 77 pound and eating the right foods will be my first step and working out my second step. I will post my progress and keep logging. Wish me luck and let's see how I can do this at the ripe ol' age of 55…
Hi Guys! Not new here but new posting.
Looking to add some friends that are also looking to lose 50+lbs. If your into strength training that's a bonus. Would love some people to chat with about it all.
new member (100)
hey got news that i have high blood pressure , and touching on pre diabetes so the advice was to lose weight and get into a healthy lifestyle , so here i am ....
New to the Fitness App
Hello I am new to using my fitness pal app. Currently overweight or obese. Embarrassingly I am only 5’ 5” and an adult female at 34 years old and weighing 203 pounds at my top weight. I have lost 7 pounds naturally through calculating. I have lost 7 pounds naturally through working a labor intensive job and I have a lot…
Intro - F, 50, 50+ to lose
Hello, all. I have been using the app for about 2 weeks now. TBH, I'm already tired of logging everything, but I think that after a well, it will be easier because I'll learn to estimate portions without weighing and measureing everything. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 50 years old, have type II diabetes,…
I’m new here. My Introduction
Hello everybody, I finally came to grips that my weight has gotten away from me.I’m currently 250 looking to get down to 180. I’m new here, actually new to dieting & exercising also. Looking for tips to get in shape & also eat right. My wife & I have a nice gym setup in our garage but we rarely touch it, it consist of;…
LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT PEOPLE TO SUPPORT YOU IN 2022?JOIN US IN LOSE 1 POUND A WEEK AND KEEP IT OFF!
Our group has been on MFP since 2016 and many of our members have done spectacularly well! We are open to new members for 2022 NOW .. so get a head start on your 2022 health and fitness goals, whether you want to lose some weight, or maintain your current weight. We have some very fun (optional) health and fitness…
Looking for community support
Hi, I used to be super fit and active. After 5 back surgeries and 1 neck surgery over the last 8 years, I've slowly gained weight. Since the last surgery in September, I've gained 30 pounds, putting me at over 50 pounds that I feel I need to lose. I just got the news that I can start walking on my own without a walker, so…
Accountability partner!
Anyone else new to this and want someone to get through each day or week with? I would love to have someone to message or talk to about everyday success or struggles while on my fitness&weightloss journey 😊 SW: 195.3lb GW: 140lb I’m 5ft & 23 years old wanting to start a new schedule & lifestyle with healthier eating and…
Anything is possible!!!
I started this journey just before the pandemic at 430 pounds. Thanks to myfitnesspal, and consistent exercise I am now gearing up for my first full marathon on January 9th at 210 pounds. I tried everything to lose weight in the past. Every diet under the sun. Myfitnesspal made me realize that it’s not about dieting. You…
Looking for a year-long challenge in 2022? JOIN OUR GROUP: LOSE 1 POUND A WEEK AND KEEP IT OFF!
Do you need to lose some weight, or are working to maintain it? Are you looking for a supportive group of people with a bit of HEALTHY competition? THEN JOIN US.. Our group has been around since 2016 and many of our members have achieve their ultimate goals! We weigh in weekly, and have lots of fun health and fitness…
Hi
Just wanted to say hello to everyone I am new to the community and Hope that I succeed in my goal to become fit and healthy I'm not getting any younger LOL
I’m new!
62 years old, diabetic, gastric paresis and a bad back…. But I am excited to be a part of MyFitnessPal ! 2022 will be my take back year.
Turning 30 and looking for help
Hello this year I will be 30 and I have heard so many horror stories about how hard it is to loose weight in your 30s. I am currently 171.6 but at the beginning of my journey I was 250. about 10 years ago. Although no gain is good gain when I was growing up I was abused by my father so I gained the weight because he hated…
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.
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…
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!😊
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!!

50+ LBS to Lose

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