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Looking for support in weight loss/maintaining?
Years ago I weighed 288 lbs, I am now at 175 lbs, GONE a TOTAL of 113 lbs!!! When I first started at 256 with another site, since that point we've transferred to MFP, I was in a power chair 97% of the time. Being in the powerchair was not all because of weight, I did get medical help on that, but the weight surely made it…
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Looking for support in weight loss/maintaining?
Years ago I weighed 288 lbs, I am now at 175 lbs, GONE a TOTAL of 113 lbs!!! When I first started at 256 with another site, since that point we've transferred to MFP, I was in a power chair 97% of the time. Being in the powerchair was not all because of weight, I did get medical help on that, but the weight surely made it…
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Who Is That Fat Old Man?!?
Once upon a time... I was a US Army Special Forces Soldier. Now I'm nearly 60 - and I don't know what happened! I'm 70 pounds overweight, I get winded climbing a flight of stairs, and I can barely recognize myself in the mirror. I finally had enough - and with the help of this wonderful app, my eating is already getting…
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looking for running/workout buddies!
Hey all! I keep seeing MFP'ers say that everything is easier with friends! I'd love to have you add me so I can plug into some of the mutual encouragement, support and accountability! I'm a husband, dad, consultant, coffee shop owner, tanning salon owner, dog owner and serious lover of good guac that grew up in the south…
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Looking to lose weight and gain muscle (Women)
hello! after years of on and off dieting and trying to force myself to do cardio and being unsuccessful because I got bored after about 6 months, I decided to try weightlifting! My ADHD brain has never been happier as it's too intense to have the chance to get bored not to mention i can do it for shorter periods of time…
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Homeless, Healing & Starting Over. Am I crazy? (Semi-Long Read)
So, my name is Bryce and I felt this is the most appropriate place to ask for advice. In order for me to properly paint a picture for you to see why I'm asking my question, I'll need to give a rundown of the last few years prior to asking my question, so hopefully you'll stand by to read & possibly advise me. It'd be…
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I always find my way back to MFP
Hi All, Looks like I'm back here once again! I deleted my account at some point during the pandemic after catching Covid. During that time I was counting calories and failing to meet my targets. I was working out on a regular basis and gaining some muscle mass. Then I caught Covid and decided to hold off exerting myself or…
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Binge Eating
Hello all. I know that there are many links to this type of subject with detailed advice on how to overcome it. But I was wondering if anyone here is or was like I am...eating the bare minimum during the day and then eating all the good stuff and bad stuff later on. What did you do overcome this habit??
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Back for the first time.....
Hello everyone, You read it correctly...I am back for the first time. I am starting all over again. New account and all. Around 2012-2014ish I was in much better shape but was more mindful of what I ate than I am now. Back in 2014-2016 I was a corrections officer and I was very active since I worked in segregation (I…
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Accountability Discord
Hi all! I'd love to start a fitness and safe nutrition-based weight loss Discord accountability group for young, busy women (18+)! I'm looking to gain strength and improve my cardiovascular fitness with the additional treat of weight loss and would love some accountability!