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Update: 100+ pound weight loss and body building
Hey all! I’ve been super proud of myself and wanted to share it all with you:) At the start of quarantine 2020, I weighed about 330 to 340 pounds at 6’2”. Staying home meant I couldn’t buy McDonald’s, 7 Eleven, or any other junk on my commute to school. I had to eat my mom’s healthy, delicious home cooking! I took staying…
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Last chance saloon
Hi, after a few years of mixed results, successes and failures, some changes in my health (and my age) mean its time to get serious. Would love to link up with likeminded people for motivation, tips, nutrition, bodybuilding, etc.
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Sarcopenia & bodybuilding
Keen to share BB tips for those like me over 60 who is maintaining a weight training regime alongside diet control (protein) to try to delay sarcopenia
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Hi i’m new here
I’m new here and i’ve never really done anything like this, i’m trying to lose weight while hopefully swapping most of my fat weight with muscle weight while having Type 1 diabetes and PCOS.
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Gain muscle, reduce body fat, any tips welcome
Hi my names Ian I’m 5’ 10” 172 lbs. I’m trying to gain muscle and reduce body fat, not worried about gaining or losing weight. I do Orangetheory 4 times a week, and looking to add weight training in addition soon. Any tips on goal settings for the MyFitnessPal app would be appreciated
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Returning User
Hello I’m a returning user. I’m a 35 year old firefighter. I haven’t been on this in a very long time. I am jumping back on the train of accomplishing my goals and living a better lifestyle. I need to lose 50 pounds I have done this before and I will accomplish this again. Feel free to ask any questions I will be sharing…
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Looking for helpful and encouraging friends
Hello! I am excited to be a part of this community. I'd like to meet people who are encouraging and inspiring as it helps to be surrounded by like-minded people. Some of my goals are ambitious but are as follows: - Heal my thumb arthritis / De Quervain's tenosynovitis - Use correct body posture throughout the day - Easily…
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lost 60LBs in 2 years
I have lost over 60lb in the last two years by changing not only my diet but also my lifestyle. This journey has been amazing.
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Back after a long time away
Hi everyone not used this app for years, life just got busy and I fell out of love with training and nutrition! Getting back in to it so looking forward to the journey ahead and looking after myself a bit better. Thanks for all the support Ben
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can u check my form
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Hi im sort of new
Well ive been paying for the app. but it is not chiseling abs by itself :) . Issues are time control, and tired of having that piece of cake ..even knowing I won't enjoy it 'that' much . I naturally do lotsa steps . But want to focus cardio, weights, planned exercise . I'm only dealing with 35 pounds but they are…
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Looking for friends to track my progress
Hi my name is John Hess I’m looking to make new friends through the app feel free to add me!
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Fitness with an Invisible Disease
I'm not really new, but I've been struggling with ME/CFS for 20 years and a debilitating form since Nov. 2020. One of the "fun" symptoms I have is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM), tends to be delayed. I also have some POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) overlap. But! I have been holding remission for over 3…
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Goals are in sight.
Hi there, Started in late Dec 2021. Down 26.8lbs so far. Open to new friends for motivation and accountability. MFP is a great app if you can afford premium. 💪🏼
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Secret to weight lose and calories
I think I’ve a secret to all what we’re looking for.
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If you lose fat you lose muscle, so...
1)Should I gain muscle or lose fat first? So I've heard that when people lose weight (fat), they will necessarily lose muscle. I've heard that if you gain muscle, you'll gain fat (presumably not enough to undo your prior work). Finally, the weight control registry highlighted that weight lifting is one of the best…
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Hola! Fitness friends 🌻
Hola! Introducing myself here, new using this app and features around, been in fitness for a few years, recently getting into strength training 💪
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Googling pictures of body builders, or what muscles look like
I have no idea where to post this and this seemed like the most inoffensive place but every few weeks I find myself googling pictures of body builders to see what muscles look like. I will focus on whatever muscle in my body is changing, get a good look at how it looks on body builders, then completely forget what muscles…
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myfitnesspal app
Hi, my mane is Mohaned. realy I had a good experience with the myfitnesspal app. I have been in bodybuilding since 2017. my weight was 65kg meanwhile I am 180cm tall. I tried many things ( diet, nutrition,...etc) but unfortunately, I did not gain even 1kg after two years of heading to the gym regularly. I have given up and…
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Not typical Look at my picture before and after
My success story is a little bit different than the typical... Thats not to make anyone else's story feel less than but its a lot! This is my story. I'm 43 years old, I started weight training when I was 11 years old at the same time I was introduced to martial arts. Both kind of went hand in hand. Also out of every school…
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Intermittent fasting while trying to grow muscles
Hi All, All thoughts welcomed. So, for a few months now I have been doing intermittent fasting IF, and I've been seeing some great results. Since April, I have come down from 99kg to 87kg and I've been enjoying food, and finding some really great recipes. Weight loss was the initial goal, especially since I'm recovering…
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Feel free to add
Definitely not new. Have been using MF since the app started. Comp Bodybuilder, Trainer and Martial Artist for 30+ years. Love helping people find what works for them. Its not rocket science and find todays Fitness Industry over complicates things. So feel free to add me if you want
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How many calories for the shorter gals? :)
I'm 5'1 and I weigh a about 100 lbs. I'm trying to gain muscle on maintenance calories (recomposition) but I don't know if I'm eating too much, or too little. I've been eating around 1,600 calories and I while I don't want to lose weight, I want to lower my body fat %. I have gained a couple lbs since December, but I don't…
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Bodybuilder to Obese
Hello, Yes, I am a former bodybuilder that is now obese. How does that happen you say? Well, it takes an all-or-nothing type personality. I went from working out 2 or 3 times a day, to eating 2 or 3 servings for dinner. It has been a roller coaster. Not only physically, but mentally. It’s hard to admit my story because I…
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Flex
Flex your best or favorite body part
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I need serious motivational friends
My name is Jonnie, almost 49 yr. old mother of 9. My youngest is 6 yrs old, I am finally getting my body and freedom back, I feel great. I love lifting free weights, getting into running, and hitting my macro and nutrition goals. I am super stoked about summer; gardening for both flowers and veggies. I am looking for some…
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First responders???
Any first responders on here? Curious to know if there’s any others if you’d like to add me.
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New here!
Hey all! Brand new here. Here’s some backstory. I’m looking to gain weight and tone up. I struggle with it greatly and am borderline below a good BMI. I’ve been eager to join the ADF was told to gain weight and gain a bit more muscle. I did however pass my assessment day with flying colours but unfortunately they wanted…
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HI!
I am new to the forum but have been using myfitnesspal for almost a year. It has been a great experience and now use the app with ALL of my wellness clients. Happy to be here.