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The Struggle is Real
Hi, I’m new here and need all the support I can get. Not having much success on my own. My original home and family are in another state. My spouse works long hours & my in-laws aren’t into exercise and fitness or social gatherings. I’m looking forward to meeting people who can relate to yo-yo struggles of weight loss,…
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Long time user
Hey everyone, Long time MFP user here (3 years give or take). I've found much success in the past with the app but once goals have been reached, the app goes into hibernation until, surprise surprise, here we go again. This time around I've changed my mindset for the long term. Just getting involved with the community…
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Hi
Hi everybody I'm new here hope you all have a great day and keep moving forward on your fitness journey
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Muscle Building - Anorexia Recovery
this is going to be long but I am currently recovering from anorexia. I am 20F, 177cm and 43kg. I'm eating about 1500-2000 calories a day, 90-100g of protein at minimum. I have been struggling to gain my strength back, so I have been exercising, but I'm not sure what is best to help me regain my strength and get myself…
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Women (40s) need input please!
Happy to take any input (particularly from women in late 40’s - small frame (5’) ) …weighing currently 133 lbs. I’m looking to hit a weight loss of 10-15 lbs bringing me down to 123-118 lbs. even going to 115 if possible. Thank you
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Brand new gym goer!
Hi all,hope this ok to post here! I'm 5,6 and currently about 180lbs,I've never been active at all and being completely honest I'm newly sober from alcohol and drugs so as u can imagine my bodies a bit ruined! I've started going to the gym and cobbling together my own little workouts,I would be grateful if u guys could…
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This time around... I cannot lose weight no matter how hard I try
50f, 5'11", 242 lbs. I've been using MFP off and on for a few years now but fell off the wagon after my mother died in 2018. Over the next four years, I devoted my life to caring for my father, and then my grandmother. Now that they have passed, I'm focusing on myself and my health. A couple of months ago, I started going…
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How much of a deficit is too stressful on your body?
Hello all I’ve noticed as I get closer to my goal weight my body has become way more sensitive to strenuous exercise and I’m thinking about food ALL the time where in the beginning of my journey I just felt motivated. Now I feel tired, hungry, and anxious and I’m pretty sure it’s related from what I read. Have others…
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Is 2300 Calories (40, 30, 30 Macro split) Good or Too Much?
Hi. I (19 year old female. 123 Pounds. 5’7.) Am a recovering anorexic. It’s important to note here I never was underweight. I’m pretty far in my recovery and have been working with a personal trainer to do I guess a body recomposition. Though he says based on my body scan I have a low body fat percentage so don’t need to…
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Trying to be more consistent
Hi, Had this app for a while and just found this section. It's good to see, after reading members introductions that were all human. Just being here is a great step even if it's for the # time. My goal is to be more consistent with food and exercise, I have always been an emotional eater along with a lot of other things.…
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Crank those Planks—July 2023 edition
Hello! This is the place for your planking and isometric challenges. If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to planking and isometric exercises, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too. There are no set challenges - this is a mixed-ability / mixed-experience /…
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Fitness Self-Tests?
I'm looking for ideas/resources for a self-evaluation of fitness, to use as a progress tracker during my fitness journey. I've been marking progress on specific tasks (like weight lifted or push-up progressions), but would really like something a little more comprehensive and appropriate for a wide range of fitness levels.…
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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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Suggestions for “slip on” walking shoe
Hi everyone! I would like to b more purposeful in getting more steps each day. I primarily work from home and am diligent with taking quick “stretch” breaks every hour. I would like to start using my treadmill to help get in my daily steps, ie walking a few minutes each break, but don’t want to wear “regular” sneakers all…
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Friends
Hi all back here again after a few years off 32 soon and need to get back on the grind and be healthier in general, looking for people to help with fitness and gym plans etc and meet new people Add me and let's reach our goals together 😁
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This time, I'm sticking with it
Hi everyone! I'm Chris. Just trying to cut this weight for good. I've had success in the past, but the hardest part is keeping it off. I turn 30 soon, and I'd like to finish this period of my life on a strong note, and hoping it carries over into a healthy new chapter.
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Newbie
First week tracking and think this tool is going to be helpful! Streak of 6 days tracking and workouts. Cheers to consistency. 💪🏼
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MyFitnessPal Outdoor Group session in LA/Santa Monica
I am writing to see if there are groups of people out there in the Los Ángeles Santa Monica area who is trying to gain weight muscle and such. To meet up and have a group workout. To help support encourage and also give tips and ideas suggestions for new people like me to this.
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Breast reduction exercises?
Trying to lose weight drastically in my breast any ideas for very effective exercises? And foods to consume & avoid if Tht plays a part also. Def plan on starting lifting. Thnx :smile:
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Weighted Hula Hoop
Hey guys!! :) Just wanted to ask if anyone has used a weighted hula hoop before? Either the physical hoop or the one that resembles swing ball :D Love to hear your opinions!
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Good workout day
Day at the gym arms and back day
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1,200 calories in 500 calories out?
Hey, I’m 5’1 149 pounds. My goal is 120, is a 1200 calorie intake and burning 500 a day healthy for me?
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Introduction and Workout buddy
Hello! My name is Wolfgang Meesenburg and I am currently a resident of Colorado Springs. I am getting into fitness to lose weight and build muscle. I see this as a new journey in life, and I couldn't be more excited! I was wondering if there were people on this who live in Colorado Springs and would be interested in having…
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Hello all!
My name is Daphne. I am 28 and living in the US. I am not new to fitness, but I am new to tracking my food, exercise, water, etc. I am currently considered overweight, but I have a lot of strength built up. I also have a lot of fat. I'm hoping to cut the fat and build more muscle and endurance. I want to compete in a…
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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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How much weight have you lost or gained so far?
Hey guys, just looking to see new people and how their doing, my current weight goal is to get down to 200 pounds and my starting weight was 240, right now I'm at 229! Its been a month so far and I feel like I'm doing well, let me know how your goals are doing!
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Yoga, Stairclimbing and MFP
Hello everyone! Technically I'm not spanking new because I was here 7 years ago when MFP helped me lose 60 lbs. by food logging. But I am now 7 lbs. above my ideal body weight so now I am back. I not only log my calories, but I do 40 to 50 minutes of yoga 4 to 5 days a week. I also do approximately 8 to 9 minutes of…