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New to this
Hello! I’m 18 and am around 5’3 1/2. All my life i’ve been around 130 or lower. I recently started the depo-provera shot in June and stepped on a scale today and weighed in at 162. I want to go down to 120 lbs by April. I work out at my college gym and have limited supplies so if you have any ideas or tips please let me…
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⛄❄❄🧣 SUCCEED with us on the 2024 Winter 5% Challenge - Join hundreds and lose!
I've been with the seasonal 5% Challenges since 2010! I've lost and MAINTAINED over 100 lbs during this time despite some serious health challenges. We welcome any who are new to MFP or those who've like myself have hit GOAL! AND All inbetween. We do work on healthy habits and count our exercise. BUT!! BUT!! If you are new…
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I broke my leg! :(
This was supposed to be my comeback year. A few years ago, I struggled with several physiological issues (thyroid, arthritis, etc) that contributed to weight gain, as well as depression and anxiety. I have been pushing myself to get back in shape, and I started therapy to work through some emotional things I had refused to…
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Hello
Hey . I am ready to get back in shape. I am going be a little vulnerable and say that it’s important for me to look better . I want to fit into my clothes again . My new years I want to be at least 10 pounds down . That’s my goal
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Hi! I’m jessi and I’m new here :)
Hi! My name is Jessi! I just started walking 3-4 miles daily in my hilly neighborhood with my dog waffles! It’s been the best thing for my mental and physical health in years! I was recently laid off in Apr and have been struggling- I’m hoping to gain strength, and lose about 5-10 lbs :) this app is amazing! I’m enjoying…
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My goals and me
What's up everyone, my name is Dylan, but my friends call me Hoss. I'm new to the tracking game, but a veteran in the workout game. Meaning I'm just starting to learn about calories and surpluses and deficits, but as far as throwing around some iron, I'm pretty knowledgeable. I've been at the weight lifting game for 5-6…
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MOTIVATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
57, very married female looking for community to help me lose 40 pounds. I’m discouraged that I’ve gotten to this point and need some encouragement! I’ve done it before so I know I can do it! I know what and how to do it, just need accountability to help me stay consistent and motivated! CW: 164 GW 125 I’m not new to MFP…
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New and confused
Hello all, I’ve been on and off again with this app. Mainly because I don’t know what I’m doing and if I’m doing it correctly. Sometimes I lose motivation and I let it take over. I would love to make new friends on my weight loss journey. I want to lose more weight and maintain it.
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Any MFP users from the Ottawa area?
Looking to connect with others through the app for support and encouragement.
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75 Hard
Has anyone embarked on The 75 Hard journey? I'm interested in starting it. Any success stories? I read this is the criteria 1.Choose a diet (if you're not following one already) and stick with it—that means no cheat days. Also, you have to cut out all alcohol. 2.Do two 45-minute workouts every day. One must be outside.…
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Getting Started - Binge Eating
Hello everyone, I am quite new to diet and nutrition, but not so much working out. However, most of us know that to receive true remarkable results, BOTH need to come into play. I currently am a college student with not a lot of food resources on a dining hall meal plan, and struggle with binge eating snacks and fried food…
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Success without Eating "Healthy" Foods?
Hey everyone! I've been using MFP off and on a couple years, and this time around over the summer I've had a very great start. Even when not tracking every single day, I'm seeing progress weight wise, and even more importantly with my mental health and energy levels. I started at 200lbs, depending on the day I'm at ~187…
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New to this app and looking to get more motivation
I’m new to the app and looking for friends to motivate ourselves and go on this journey to help with accountability.
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add me
would love to have more friends mfp for motivation. feel free to add me :)
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The Ultimate Accountability Challenge - Please Join Us for November
The Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC) provides a supportive environment for those in weight loss or maintenance modes. The team is made up of a wonderful group of peer accountability partners. The emphasis is on our healthy habits and behaviours — the things that are in our control. ✅ We are a volunteer group with a…
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Hello from Calgary Alberta Canada
Hello Over 50 and female - been working out 3 times a week with weights at the gym for several months to recover from leg/hip injury and long covid. Now trying to focus on losing 40 pounds with still a bit of mobility issues I have a trainer but need a community of support, especially now that the snow is here. Suggestions…
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How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?
Hey everyone 😁 Its been a very slow weightloss for me.. I am down 15kgs since 2020 but am struggling to drop some more weight. I have insulin resistance and hashimotos; I do have a problem with consistency and motivation. Does anybody have tips on how many calories I should have a day and what to eat without going hungry…
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Emotional eating
Hello people! I'm new here and feeling a little lost. I have always been on the more unfit side and have always found maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle very difficult. It's like I'm good for a day or two but then something happens and I'm back to square one. I have noticed this pattern and deduced that I'm an emotional…
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Frustration with a low BMR and not losing weight
Hi all I am a moderately active 34 year old who has a BMR of 1225 so a deficit of 1200 is not low enough to lose weight and see the results of weight loss. I go to the gym twice a week and focus on weights and do a little cardio. I am 116 pounds and want to be 110. I am not losing weight however and I hover between 116 and…
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Bulking up.
Hi guys, I'm new on here and appreciate any tips on vegetarian protein and best exercises for building muscle. Cheers 💪
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New Friends
Been a while since I’ve been in here. Need some new and active friends! I’m highly motivated, let’s get shìt done together!!💪🏼
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Taken a while but results are starting to show..
Hi everyone. I've been using myfitnesspal in my quest to lose weight and get into the best shape possible. So far the journey is going great and i've finally started to see results..its a long road ahead but im determined to keep going!
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New friends
I would love some friends to encourage and be encouraged by but In confused how to add a friend of someone whose post I’ve read
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Back to the Grind to Lose Weight
Hi! I used MFP awhile back and was successful with it. Upon graduating and some life & covid happening, I gained so much weight at 31 now, almost 10 years later. I'm back to becoming motivated to be HEALTHY again. I also have GERD and probably LPR, and I am pretty scared about my health. I gained so much body fat…
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Hello 👋🏼
Just started on the app yesterday. I’m a 27 year old female. Currently 150 and my goal is 130-125. I used to be very active throughout school age and college (dance mainly). College played rugby. I did Orangetheory for a few years after graduating. Now after being married almost 2 years I’ve gained 20 lbs. I know it could…
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Embarking on a Journey to Wellness: My Story
Title: Seeking Support on My Journey to Better Health Hello, MyFitnessPal community, I'm taking a bold step today by opening up about my journey to improve my physical and mental well-being. My name is Dana. I am 50-year-old. I have been battling with excess weight, back and knee issues, and a host of mental health…
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hii!!
hi im new to the community section of this app! (wasnt aware this existed 🥲) im hoping to learn some helpful tips with food and exercise as im trying to lose a little bit of bodyfat and gain more muscle. hoping to find some kind people to talk to about this stuff too!!