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Returning - Need Support
HI! My name is Christa, I was quite active here in 2016/2017 and lost around 80lbs until my daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer and then my focused changed to her health and I left mine behind. Unfortunately my daughter recently passed (August 2024) and I need to make a change. I have gained all the weight back and…
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Cheers to a healthier lifestyle!
Hi everyone, I'm brand new to MFP and started my (hopefully) final fitness journey as of 10/11/24. I have struggled for 18 years with hypothyroidism and have recently made it to a weight and size I never wanted to reach much less surpass despite living a pretty active lifestyle with regular exercise. I have in the past…
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New commenter
Hi everyone, I'm not new to the app, but first time posting in here. Working on general health improvement including weight loss.
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Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Charlene and I’m excited to join you all on this journey to creating a healthy lifestyle! I’m here to tone up and transform this belly fat into defined abs! I am a proud mom of two wonderful children. After pregnancy, I continued to carry this belly weight despite being active. I enjoy long…
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Newbie with 80+ lbs to lose, looking for friends
Doing it day by day! Looking to support others and be supported in this journey. Mixing healthy food with workouts, swimming 3x per week and walking 2x, but missing sense of connection with others in the same struggle! Will you be my friend? Jamie in Seattle
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Less sugar?
Went to my doctor and he said my glutos is way up there and i need to bring it down. Any suggestions about beverages i can drink (besides water) and best ways to bring this down?
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Hello!
Just wanted to introduce myself! Not sure if this is the place to do so. I joined MyFitnessPal because my weight is starting to creep back up again. I have gained back 20lbs of the 80lbs that I’ve lost. I started running again, and my knees started to hurt badly. Well, that added 20lbs does not help, so I decided to put my…
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When will the cravings stop?
Hi everyone 👋🏼 I’m new here and just beginning my journey to lose 75 lbs. I’m having a hard time getting used to the smaller portion sizes and the cravings for foods I used to eat. Also, I. Am. Hungry. When will these things go away? TIA! 😊
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ISO accountability buddy
Looking for someone in a similar boat that wants to be frequently involved with each other's journey! About me: *33 y/o *Boy mom of 2 (12 year old and 5 month old) *Work from home *Engaged to a great guy, but lacks supporting this area *420 friendly *Crime docs and sitcoms are my bread and butter Goals: 100 pounds of…
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Halfway Progress Photo - 62 pounds down
Halfway through my goal. 62 pounds down. I cut out alcohol, changed jobs, and left an unhappy relationship. I have been walking with the aid of Pokémon Go! Only eating out 2 nights a week and high fiber, high protein, meals. Replaced candy with fruit. Please add me if you want to join me on the remainder of my journey!
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Having realistic expectations
Not sure who if anyone needs to here this but..IMO. Have realistic expectations and do not let big successes fool you into thinking the realistic expectations are to conservative. You should expect to lose 1 to 2 lbs a week. When i started this again on July 4th I had great success and then I went on a nearly month long…
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Women 200lb+, Let's Stay Strong This September!!!
🍂Happy September, ladies!🍂 🍁Fall is here! The weather is changing and so are we! Lots of exciting events and holidays are coming up. Which are you most looking forward to and, conversely, are there any that you're worried about? 🍁How did summer treat you? And what are your goals for September? We've got some time before…
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Very new to this! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hi names takaisy… i’m 20 and i want to start my fitness journey… i’m currently 138Ibs & i’m 5’9… just want to be healthy & feel great about my body! I also do want to grow muscle & my glutes so any tips would help!
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New
I started this journey on September 1 and have lost 5 pounds. I’m loving the app details and have tracked every bite.
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Hi From Illinois
Hello, I’m starting my Low Glycemic Index journey. Has anyone else have success on this food plan? I'm have a big problem with blood sugar spikes and going low blood sugar where I get feeling bad. I tend to get cravings a lot. I’d love an accountability partner
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5% Fall Themes Announced: Fitness Theme
Fitter Fitness For Fall: Crossing the Finish Line This Fall Challenge we are disembarking the plane to focus more on reaching our goals! Instead of flying to a destination, we will use our fitness minutes to "Cross the Finish Line." It's still a race but it's a foot race! Which team will "break the ribbon"? When my son was…
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One of the craziest things about dieting and logging food
It can actually be hard to hit your target calories if you are also Intermittent fasting. When you are just living your life and eating whatever whenever you might eat 6000 calories in a day and not realize it. When you sit here logging everything you eat you realize how hard it is to hit 1800-2200 calories eating healthy…
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New Member 😊
Hi everyone, my name is Tobi. I’m a new member here on MyFitnessPal. My starting weight is 95kg and I have a goal to lose 15kg in 3 months and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I’m open to any tips you may have to offer. And I’d like to make friends for an accountability support group. I really enjoy cooking and chatting.
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Women 200lb+, Let's Aspire to Inspire this August!!!
🌞Hello, ladies, and Happy August!!!🌞 🌞This month we are inspiring ourselves and others with all our hard work! There's only one month left of summer(for most of us, at least)! How do you hope to spend it? Any plans lined up, big or small? 🌞 What is something that you need to work a little harder on or, conversely, an area…
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Introduction
Hello everyone, I’m new to My Fitness APP, I joined because I’m hoping it will keep me accountable. Im still learning all that is available in the APP and how to use it.
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Help this introvert get out there
I have so many interests, tennis, hiking, golf, and especially swimming. My introversion holds me back from so many. My friends' schedules differ from mine and can’t usually join me. I know I should just get out there and enjoy it on my own. There’s a pool about 15 minutes away from me and I’ve gone with friends during the…
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What It Has Taken
What it's taken for me to finally get on the right path after years - no, decades - of struggling, starving, trying on my own, getting injured, quitting, losing momentum, starving myself ... It took me hitting rock bottom, meaning, stepping on that scale and vowing to face the number, and then, reorganizing my entire life.…
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Let’s connect
Love to meet some of you legendary people who are working on becoming their best self! Feel free to follow I will do the same. 🫵😎🦾
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Losing baby weight
Hi everyone, I just returned to this program after a five year break. But I have discovered that I lost over 7kg in that time so I am excited to keep trying to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. I’m trying to lose 7 more kg and to start exercising. Any advice you have on getting started being active would be helpful.
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Eating 1500 to 1800 Calories
I've been at this for 2 months and a I feel great. I'm only tired when I dont sleep enough. I started at 386 (scale) one July 4 and now Sept 7 i'm at 348. I'm thinking 19 Lbs a month is no safe. Some of it is probably a change in medication though that removed edema from both of my legs. I can now see the veins in the top…