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How do you stay on plan when you travel?
I travel frequently for both work and fun. I'm finding better ways to manage exercise and eating but am always looking for advice or best practices from others. What are ways that help you stay on plan when you travel? And do you track food while on the road? A few of mine: - Find Hotel near running trail or close to my…
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Fresh start
Hey restarting my fitness journey. Is anyone else? Would be cool to support each other
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Calorie Deficit and intermittent fasting
Hello folks I am on caloric deficit and doing intermittent fasting. I want to loose body fat and same time want to build muscle. Anyone else going or doing same ?
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New to MyFitnessPal
Hey everyone, my name is Mandy! I have used MyFitnessPal years ago, now I'm back and it is so different then it used to be. Any tips? I am on my weight loss journey and am trying to make healthier options and my goal is to get to a healthy weight, then maintain it! Thank you in advance for any future tips, motivation, and…
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Reverse diet
Hi everyone! I an doing a reverse diet to speed up my metabolism that was pretty tanked from 28 years of anorexia nervosa. I am working with a coach to do this, and though it is really hard seeing the number on the scale go up, I know I'm also building muscle (I workout at the gym 5 days a week) to help minimise fat gain…
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Hello, everyone! Looking for friends2support
My name is Alin. In the past, I successfully lost over 40 kilograms, but unfortunately, I regained some of that weight during the pandemic. Now, I’m aiming to lose 30 kilograms, and I’m here to make friends and support each other throughout this journey. If you’re interested, feel free to send me a friend request! We can…
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I’m coming, coming back, back to MFP!
Hey! I’ve been here off and on for at least 10 years. I’m in a place where I’m finally prioritizing myself, more educated, and also giving myself grace when I slip up. Realistically, I need to lose at least 130 pounds. But my number 1 goal is to just live a more comfortable, pain-free life. I’ve been working at this…
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Not really new, just back on it
I took some time off . I had an injury and since I quit drinking I used comfort food , wasn’t really able to do any upper body exercises, got bummed out now I am ramping back up. Hope you all have an awesome day
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Hi everyone!
I’m not exactly new here, I had this app a few years ago and decided to come back. I found this to be very helpful in my weight loss journey, and decided to utilize it once again. I successfully lost quite a bit, but I still have about 20lbs I’d like to lose. I mostly focus on my protein intake, and as far as exercise I…
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How to lose weight
Help me with my motivation
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Spring plank challenge
Hello, everyone! Continuing the thread from @dewit , who took over from @Jeffrey_ad (and there were many before them). 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…
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How to calculate my activity levels?
So my daily job requires me to be sitting so I’m sedentary most of the time. My daily steps average between 5-7k steps. I train heavy fullbody 3x a week about an hour up to hour and a half. One exercise per body part 2-3 sets rest 2 min between sets in total I get 21-27 sets per session. I don’t know if I should put myself…
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Im finally going to dedicate myself !
Hello everyone. I downloaded the MFP app and I can sat I'm really enjoying it. It's eye opening to see how many calories are in portion sizes it really makes me re-think what I'm eating. A little bit about me... I gained over 25lbs over the past year. It started when I was in a depressive episode and burnt put from work..…
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Hello
Hoping MFP can help me make some lifetime lifestyle changes - to be more active, which I’ve restarted recently, and more healthy eating. Hoping to connect with others that are in a similar place. I eat healthy foods most of the time, but tend to overeat, and I’m always wanting something sweet at night. Is that a habit I…
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New Push on MFP
Hello everyone. I am trying to, once again, motivate myself to track (accurately) my fitness or lack thereof. I have a full-time job, and a family, and I find it hard to motivate myself to get up and move. I am hoping to find a buddy in the future to help keep my motivated and accountable. But for starters, I'll track my…
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Fitness buddy? 😃
Hello! My names Lily, I’m 28 and live in Hampshire, UK. I’m relatively new to this but really wanting to get fit, lose weight & build muscle. I feel like I could really do with an accountability partner to share workout ideas, weigh in with once a week, and just generally keep each other motivated 😃 if anyone is interested…
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accountability partner 😁
Hello! My names Lily, I’m 28 and live in Hampshire, UK. I’m relatively new to this but really wanting to get fit, lose weight & build muscle. I feel like I could really do with an accountability partner to share workout ideas, weigh in with once a week, and just generally keep each other motivated 😃 if anyone is interested…
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My weight loss journey
Hi, I'm not new to MyFitnessPal, I have logged in and left it more than a few times. But I guess this is the FIRST TIME I feel more determined to use this app and I feel more dedicated towards ny weight loss. I need all the tips that I can use. A super sedentry lifestyle is so unhelpful :(
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Ready for a change ✨
My name is Lacey and I’m 32. Hoping to lose around 15lbs. Had a baby about 10months ago, and want to be a good example for him. Learning how to create a balanced plate and be more active. I tend to binge sweets when stressed which I need to get under control. Also want to start Pilates and strength training. The main goal…
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39yrs looking to improve overall health, wellbeing and weight!
Hello all, my main aim on mfp is to feel better about my overall health and well-being! I would like to lose 2 stone, tone and be strong! I’d like to be able to call myself confident and feel well in my own body! I’ve always tried to do it alone and have failed! Perhaps some likeminded support may help? Look forward to…
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Weight Gain Journey - new to app
Hey everyone, my name is Jon. I started my weight gain journey back in 2023 after getting really sick at 180 lbs, 6’3. I’m currently 217 lbs and trying to get to 230 lbs of muscle. My current routine involves 45 min cardio 2-3 times per week and 2-3 sessions of full body at the gym. So far, so good! I’m consuming around…
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Heart rate monitor for overweight folks?
Hi there! I’m trying to choose a HRM, and my instinct is that I’d find an arm band more comfortable, but it seems like chest monitors are more accurate. My hesitancy with a chest monitor is that I have lots of back fat and belly fat, and I’m worried it would shift around/not fit on me. I’m female and wear a sports bra, and…
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Starting My Fitness Journey – Tips Welcome!
Hi everyone! I'm new to MyFitnessPal and excited to start my journey towards better health and fitness. Looking forward to connecting with others who are also on this journey. Any tips or advice for getting started would be greatly appreciated! 😊