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We love life stories!! SHARE YOURS with us please
Often times when new ones join a weight loss site, they are overwhelmed!! SO MUCH SO!! I sure was!! Where to start? What to do? What helps others who are like me? I was so full of both hope, but also fear, the fear of "I TRIED THIS BEFORE and it DID NOT WORK!" Please share what helped you when you new, as you continued…
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Trying something new, to make some changes.
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I am trying this app out to better help me change my eating and exercise habits.. I used to be very athletic but since graduating from college and starting my career as a Registered Nurse things have changed a lot. Suffered from depression in the last year which has taken a huge toll on…
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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!