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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!!
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Getting (re) started
Lost almost 40 pounds on WW prior to 2019 and now find myself with half of it back. Pretty happy I’ve found MFP again. Logged consistently for the past 2 weeks. Looking to add walking and Pickleball in for exercise. Got my Apple Watch counting steps. Any suggestions out there for success??
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Boxing
It would be great if boxing could be added. I have to add other workouts that I do while boxing but there is no boxing choice at all.
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Friends & Weight Loss
Hey there! I'm Lyuba, and I'm excited to join this community. I’m 33 years old, a mom and have a goal to lose 15-20 lbs. I’m 5’1 and feel like if I so much as look at food I gain weight. 😂 I’ve finally been able to get a good workout and running/walking routine started and figured this would be the perfect way to add to…
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Does it matter if you start the week with upper or lower?
I do a 4 day upper/lower split. I normally start the week with heavy legs then arms next day. I read somewhere you should do heavier days towards end of week to recover? My arms tend to get tired on lower days (short girl probs) so wondering if I should flip it, and start the week with bench press/upper day then "heavier"…
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New Here
Well I'm not new I've been on here for quite a while just never posted. I'm a 50 year old that works out everyday except Sunday well sometimes not Saturday either , but I've been trying to lose my menopause weight gained 20lbs in no time. I eat pretty good most days but now I'm on a Back to School Challenge at my gym and…
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Introduction
Hey Myfitnesspal Community! I'm glad to be here. My main focus is to burn more calories compared to calories I consume. Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed to the comments.
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Body recomposition
Hi I’m New to MyFitnessPal! I recently discovered weight lifting about 2 years ago shortly after I lost 20 pounds, and I fell in love 😅 it’s seriously the best. I tend to shift slightly towards body building, only because I realized how much muscles can shape your body. It’s crazy!! I’m currently on a cut right now, trying…
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Looking for Accountability Friends
12 weeks to Christmas and I want to lose 11kg! I exercise a lot but also party hard and go out to a lot of dinners and lunches. So I need some extreme good days around my bad days. Looking for friends to help keep me tracking and exercising moderation.
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Hi! I'm new here! 💐
Hi everyone! I am Elsa (vanderwaltelsa05) from South Africa. I used MFP a few years ago, but wasn't into it 100%, so I "gave up". Now I'm back and really motivated. I'm now going to do this challenge one day at a time and NOT focus on the end. I need to lose 62kg. Due to an injury I was bed bound for the most part of this…
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Need accountability 💃🏻
Greetings! I am over 50, recently diagnosed with high blood pressure, and I need to lose weight. I am trying to start with meal prep and getting 10k steps a day. I figure steady consistent improvement will lead to success. How are you doing? What helps you stay on track?
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Friends for motivation and accountability
Hello all! Returning user to MFP after having been gone for quite a while. Bit of a rough year recovering from some injuries, but motivated to get back into a healthier lifestyle again and undo some of the issues with weight gain. I’ve always found the community helpful. Looking to give and receive support. Feel free to…
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First Week on the App
Hi I'm Kym 50yrs old Just trying to keep healthy and lose a little weight ..
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New lifestyle
My name is Ed, and I have been close to the edge of no return as far as my physical well-being. However, my primary doctor and I were determined to bring me back off the edge. So I started back on the road to the new me. I have lost 36 pounds since April 26th. How did I do this? It was not so new or a passing fade of…
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Motivation and consistency much needed!
I am 62 y/o female and have crept up and up in weight, have always been physically active and still ski, horse back ride and go bicycling. No major health issues but I have noticed a decrease in strength and need to turn the switch on for better health. Finally I want to look as good as I feel!
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Lost 101lbs in 1st year!
Well i made it past the big hirdle; ive just reached passed 100 lbs lost in the last 12 months. 62 lbs to go to reach goal weight. Hitting the gym 2-3 times a week and back to teaching martial arts. Just felt like sharing...