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Why did you come to the conclusion to lose weight?
My story is a little funny. I was sitting in my chilly office with a small jacket on. I leaned back to yawn and a button from my jacket popped off and flew accross the room. That was my AH HA moment. What was yours?
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What Mini Goal is motivating you right now!
For me it's getting into a size 8 jeans. I've been a 10 in my adult life but I've never been an 8. Right now I'm a really loose 12 and looking forward to 10's then 8's!!!
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Hello everyone!
Hi my name is chelsey and I have been struggling with PCOS since I was 14 diagnosed at 16. I have had a hard time losing weight and keeping it off all my life. After my second child was born I ended up with postpartum pre-eclampsia which turned into chronic high blood pressure. I was on bed rest for 6 minths modified bed…
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Lose 10 lbs by April 15th, 2024- focusing on a healthy lifestyle and enjoying life!
Hello all, I am 54 and gained 10 lbs in 6 months. I l led a 3 month challenge during the pandemic and lost 12 lbs. I felt great and it was awesome to be in a group that motivated each other. I need so much support now. I've tried to lose weight on my own without success. It would be great to lose 10 lbs by April 15th. I…
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Spring plank challenge
Hello, everyone! Continuing the thread from @dewit , who took over from @Jeffrey_ad (and there were many before them). This is the place for your planking and isometric challenges. If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to planking and isometric exercises, we welcome you! If you are returning from a…
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I'm a newbie
👋 hello
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I’m new to the MFP community.. located in Raleigh NC
I recently reignited my love for fitness back in February. I attend crunch fitness and also love going walking outdoors in the afternoon. It would be great to have an accountability partner or even just a walking buddy. Either way I wish everyone luck and success (WE GOT THIS)
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Hello all!
I’m new here and to any diet apps. I’m struggling to lose the steroid weight that I gained during chemo. It’s been 1.5 years and the weight keeps going up. I’m not a FB or social media person so this is my outlet.
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I’m struggling with weight loss
I’m a teen (f) who weights 155 lbs at 5’2. I’ve been working out for 17 days so far and all I’ve seen is more muscle. I decided to start restricting calories to see if it changes everything. Can I please have some advice to help me? Edit- just realized I’m on the wrong board.
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Introduction - IVF weightloss accountability
Hi, looking for some new MFP friends to help with accountability. Little bit about me: My 28 years old, 5ft 7inchs and currently weight 185.5lb (13st 3.5lb) My bmi on the NHS website is at 29.1 and although it's not a reliable way of monitoring I need to stay below 30 due to NHS funding rules for IVF. I've gained around…
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Intro and Accountability
Hi Fitness Pals! I’m Ange, and I'm back on my fitness journey after a 'wait, what?' moment I had the other day on the scale. I thought I gained 4 pounds (which I was upset about), but it turns out it was 14. Oops! So here I am, trying to get motivated about losing 20ish pounds. I’m not so concerned with the scale, but I…
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Using Fitness Pal for Warrior Babe work
Hi my name is Angel and I’ve been in a battle with weight most of my adult life and now after menopause it has really been a battle. I’m using this platform to count macros and my exercise and would really like encouragement and inspiration. I’m so tired of feeling tired and want to gain strength and feel good in my body…
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New…again
Hi! I’ve been using MFP off and on for years. I had gotten really close to my “goal” weight of 175 (within 10lb) and felt so good and healthy. This was 2 years ago and then started gaining weight and overall feeling sluggish and exhausted. Lose motivation and was really struggling. Was diagnosed with Hashimotos and feel…
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Searching for an accountability partner - to push each other to achieve our fitness goals.
Hi everyone, I have been trying to loose about 50lbs for almost a decade 🙃 I always start strong but somewhere along the way I fall off track. I would love to find someone to partner with to help keep me accountable and I would do the same for them. It's funny that I can motivate others more than myself 🤭 I look forward to…
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heyo :3
i'm Alex and i'm working to lose weight for a concert in August, i wanna look and feel good while moshing lol. i like anime, punk *kitten*, video games, and being outside. i'm working on my degree in biology and struggling q~q but it's fine, if i can do that i can lose 50 lbs by August lol
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Fitness buddy in Melbourne
Hello, Is there anyone in Melbourne, Australia (ideally near Collingwood) who would like to exercise together? I am looking for people who are keen to motivate each other and keep us accountable! :-)
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Looking for new friends
Returning user to MFP. I’ve always found the site to be useful, but I’m trying to break a few bad habits I’ve slipped back into! New friends are always good! Anyone can add me!
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Making a Change!
Hi. I've used MFP on and off for almost 15 years since my mid 40s. This past year and a half has been difficult with a knee injury (6 months post surgery now) and a persistent foot stress fracture, post knee recovery. These have severely impacted my walking which is my main source of exercise. Due to the lack of walking…
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Friends wanted for accountability - (Especially if UK based but all welcome!)
Hi all, Looking for some friends to help keep me accountable for my weight loss in the coming year(s). I've recently been diagnosed (through an elimination diet/GP confirmation) that i've a sensitivity to yeast and carbohydrates which has caused bloating and weight loss issues (explains why i've always struggled to lose…
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New Member Looking for Friends
Hi everyone! I'm new here and would love to connect with others as a way to receive motivation and support. I tend to start on my weight loss journey and never keep up with it. My oldest daughter is engaged, and i don't want to be overweight for her wedding. Plus, I know i'm unhealthy, and I want to be able to live a long…
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Coming back to weight loss, need friends for tough talk and support.
Hi I lost over 5 stone about 3 years ago using a rival food logging app (take a guess which one) but let myself slip massively and put back on 6.5 stone since then, i made an active decision to start losing weight and get fitter after being barely able to walk due to altitude and lack of fitness on a recent ski holiday, so…
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Hello again.
Just wanted to say hello everyone. It's been a while. From 2017-2018 I had lost 76 lbs using MyFitnessPal. I was so happy… Unfortunately, without getting into the specifics as to why, I fell off track, put the weight back on...and then some. So I'm posting here today to keep myself accountable and tell myself I can do this…
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Hi from the UK
*Would welcome accountability friends!* Hi all, I'm Julian. I just finished my Masters degree in Psychology and Education and am working full time. I am starting at 282lbs - the heaviest I have ever been. I have borderline high blood pressure. If I continue to neglect my body, I will lose years off my life. My weight…
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I want to get accountability partners.
I'm looking to get the most out of this app and a great help for me is community. I'm looking for people interested in being accountability partners.
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Daily checking in.
I recently saw a post on daily accountability and this resonated with me. I think this is what I need but where and how!? Could MFP be the answer? I have unsuccessfully tried Noom, WW and for the last 4 months a personal coach to lose the weight. Instead I have steadily increased my weight by 2 kg!! I am a mother/…
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My Intro
Hello everyone, I'm Serena, I'm 24 and my fitness journey started years ago. I struggle endlessly with discipline and motivation. I started this journey at 180 lbs (I'm 5'4) and my goal is 135 lbs. I'm currently down to 155 lbs so only 20 more pounds to go. I keep trying to remind myself I'm halfway there but it's…
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Lose 20 lbs by Summer Challenge
Hello! I am a 28yr looking for some buddies to lose 20 lbs with. Rules : Introduce yourself with Age, Height and Weigh Comment your current weight everyday!! Count your calories Say no to Soda Say no to Fast Food And 30 mins of excersize daily!!!! Whose with me ????? My Name is Glo and I’m currently 5’4 , 146lbs. GW 126lbs…