Diet

What macro balance for losing weight?
Morning all I am new to MFP, and new to the idea of even thinking about macro balance. I am enjoying working to it and can get to my percentage targets within one or 2%. Usually under on fat over on protein and carbs, but mainly protein. Pre-MFP I would’ve had a lot more carb and a lot a lot less fat and it’s taken a bit…
Hiii
Hi, I’m gifty, I’ve been using the app on and off again for a while. I’ve got 6 kg to loose, would love accountability buddies
Trying this again
Hello! Signing back up again. Lost some weight, but gained it all back so ready to get serious and motivated again. This app really helped me last time so hopefully I'll do just as good or even better.
Stress eating
Hi, since I started taking anti depressants, I gained about 6 kg and I need some tips on battling stress eating. Most days I stay bussy due to anxiety and possible panic attacks, but my depression makes it extra hard to work all day long. In the end of the day I have no energy to continue and my anxiety is super high and…
Hi from Ohio
Hello! My name is Shelly! I started my weight loss journey about 3 weeks ago and am current 30 lbs down!! I look forward to meeting lots of people on the same path!!
Update 3/18/23
Started out 2023 with weight up very high, highest I've been in years. Last fall my mother was in and out of the hospital 3 times from Sept to Dec 24. I'm a stress eater and combining that with the holidays lead to so much junk food being eaten at work and at home. It got to the point where I was always hungry. Started…
Calorie allowance set by MFP
Hi newbie here, when i entered my info weight now how much i want to lose activity etc its set my allowance at 1800 cals per day. Is this because i am heavy and have a lot to lose (4 stone) what would the impact be if i changed this to 1400? I am quite active and have synced my fitbit.. i have entered the high protein…
Near guilt free foods
What are some foods that have such low calories that you really do not worey about eating them? Like celery, lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, tomato's sugar free jello, popcorn, pickles etc. And what do you do to make them taste good?
Midnight Bacon for Weight Loss & Budgeting/Recipe Ideas
Hi everyone! I am Angie and before we begin I apologize for my math as it is only meant to be ballpark and not really approximations. But on to why you clicked this.... When I lost the biggest amount of weight, I was keto and eating bacon at midnight. Yup, midnight bacon was a common term in my household at the time. By…
Fatloss journey
Hi everyone I am on a fat loss journey, l have over 20kg to lose. Since I've been on this journey, I have discovered scale weight does not matter at all, weekly weigh-ins or daily weigh-ins hold expectations. When I don't achieve them, l begin to doubt myself, however this time round, l wasn't fazed by the number on the…
Hello! Nice to meet you!
I joined myfitnesspal to help track my macros. And to track my micros as well. Before I would plan out the day with pencil and paper. Very time consuming! Since using myfitnesspal, I have made significant progress in the gym. I have made it down to 16% body fat which I never thought I would have in my life. I enjoy…
What am I doing incorrectly?
I'm about 5'6 and I currently weigh about 160lbs. At my lowest I was 145 lbs which is where I would like to sit. I'm on a 1500 daily calorie high protein (about 115g a day) diet. For macros, I try to aim for a 30/30/50 protein/fat/carb split but it tends to be more 30/45/35 protein/fat/carb which I guess is okay. I weight…
Fasting
Does intermittent fasting work and how many hours should I start with?
Kinda newish
I am 40 yr old (this year) mother of one, 9 yr old boy. I am wanting to lose 30 pounds at least. I have been on the app for a while now. I am trying to diet, being celiac (40 yrs) and now with gout (2months). I am having a hard time staying with the app cause of limitations. Does anyone use the full app buy paying the…
Need Motivation, Tips, and Accountability
Hello everyone! I made this account when I had a motivational kick one week in college and wanted to lose weight (hence the username). Now it’s 10 months post-graduation, and I’m 27 pounds heavier. I’m in my early 20s, 5’7” and 272 pounds. This week some of my clothes were fitting tight and I decided to check in and weigh…
Alpha-gal syndrome
I’m just curious if anyone else out there is having trouble managing enough protein with Alpha-gal. I also unfortunately have a fish intolerance as well as oral pollen allergy that prevents me from have fresh/raw fruits, vegetables and nuts. I would love to not have to rely on my vegan protein shake to ensure my required…
Meal Prep
What are some favorite meals to meal prep? Thanks!
Can any one suggest me best weight loss tips
I gone through various sites regarding weight loss links and used many supplement but I havent shown any result, im waiting for best solutions mean time I gone through a blog and it share a few information and if any one suggest me if it is suitable for health tips or not here is the link…
Is Porridge or oats beneficial for weight gain?
Hi, I have always wondered if Porridge (Preferably of oats) is good for weight gain? Actually I just starting taking excessive amount of porridge (3 times a day) as it's easily available for me at the moment. Just want to know if I am on the right track or just wasting my time. Thank you!
Looking for more MFP friends
I'm a working mom, weight lift from home, vegetarian, lost 45+ pounds over the last few years and just working on getting stronger to fulfill my resolution of being able to to a pull up!
Saxenda
Has anyone had any success with saxenda? I've been on it now since October 27th and I've gone from 275 to 257 today. I don't know if it's because it's given me new drive to lose weight again and it's all in my head or if this drug really helps. Either way it's helped me. Comments anyone?
The most difficult things in diet ( training, food ...)
i find that the most difficult things on diet is keep eating healthy food and avoid any kind of high-calorie food of processed food
Plateaued, Calorie Deficit, Calories Too Low?
I've plateaued and would love some ideas from the collective. Age 50 208 lbs, 6'0 inches 26% body fat goal weight 190 2 lbs./week Moderate Activity in MFP Intermittent Fast (for brain health) Macros: Low carb (sub-50g/daily) 150g protein (based on 1.6 grams per kg/body weight) 40g fat Activity: Exercise 4 X week (2 X 30…
Things you wish you knew at the start of your weight loss journey
Hi everyone, i am currently 5 weeks into my weight loss journey and have lost 8lbs so far. I am calorie counting and exercising but i’m just wondering if anyone has any advice for someone starting their own weight loss journey.
Stalled weight loss
Hi everyone just looking for some advice, i am on week 5 of my diet, the past couple of days i have weighed myself and the scale hasn’t moved at all. I am calorie counting and in a deficit, i usually exercise for 1 hour a day but took a 3 day break from exercise. I am feeling quite bloated at the minute also, so i’m not…
New here
Hey everyone! I just activated my subscription for MyFitnessPal and I am super excited to embark on my weight loss journey. A little bit about me, I was a little over 200lbs a few years ago and I lost about 40lbs in the span of a year; unfortunately, due to some health problems I had to start a medication that gives me the…
Fat loss vs Scale weight!
Hi everyone How do you deal with losing the fat that does not reflect on the scales? How do you program your brain to think differently about the sales especially when everyone loses scale weight especially when you have over 20kg to lose surely the scales should move.
Weightloss motivation
Hello Whos looking for weight loss motivation buddies? I have been yo-yo dieting for years, it's time to kick start healthily sustainable eating. Who wants to join me?

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