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Starting Anew
Hi I'm Melissa and I'm restarting my diet and exercise plan and have a total of 100 lbs to lose. My short term goal is to just get under 200 lbs to start with. My plan is to do home exercise every day and go to the gym 1-3 a week for cardio. And of course, eating healthier.
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New bee to weight loss
hello All My name is Marri I’m starting my fitness journey today after many years. I decided to focus on proteins and work out. I’m a 45 yrs female and just getting back to things I couldn’t focus ,
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Locking In & Making Friends
I'm 18, and I've been consistently lifting for about a year now. I've seen a lot of progress, but there's always room for improvement. Part of that is keeping better track of my calories, carbs, and protein. Add me, and we can stay in touch to make sure we achieve our goals.
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🍂🍎🌽2025 5% Fall Challenge Community🌽🍎🍂 Race Starts 10/12, 12:00 AM, Ends 12/6, 11:59 PM
This group goes live Saturday, September 6. Request your spot now. We welcome new members at any time! 🍂🍎🌽 You are cordially invited to join the 5% Seasonal Challenge Community as we enter our 5th year with MFP, and continue to celebrate 65 challenges as an online Community! Please join us for 8 weeks of fun as we race to…
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Slow Metabolism After 30 ? What Science Really Says?
People often say your metabolism drops once you hit 30, but research shows it actually stays pretty stable until around age 60. What usually changes is lifestyle and less movement, muscle loss, stress, or sleep issues , not a sudden crash in calorie burn. The good news is strength training, staying active, and eating…
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“Which fitness habit will matter most 10 years from now?”
This makes people think long-term about their health instead of quick results. It sparks deep reflection on sustainable habits like walking, sleep, or nutrition.
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Hello!
Hello! I'm 34, have 7 kids with the newest one being 2 months. I have struggled with weight since I started having kids (13yrs ago) and always kept a couple pounds with each one. I'm looking to finally be serious about my weight loss journey. I tried before but I always lost some weight then gained it right back or stayed…
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New here, excited to connect and share the journey 📣
Hi everyone 👋 I’m new here! I’m 160cm / 57kg and aiming for 55kg while toning up. I do a mix of Zumba, Body Combat, HIIT, and Body Pump, and I follow 16:8 intermittent fasting. I’ve lost 9kg since December and I’m here for accountability, motivation, and new ideas. Feel free to add me — let’s smash our goals together! 💪✨
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Distance Runners - What are you fueling with?
Starting to ramp up mileage for another fall marathon and looking for different fueling, meal prep, and recovery options, especially for hot summer runs. What's everybody got?
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First Time Posting Here
Hi everyone, I've struggled my entire life to lose weight and get more fit. After finally talking to my doctor about weight loss ideas, she suggested this app as she uses it too. So happy and relieved to have finally found a way to track my journey progress.
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Physique help? Should I do more strength training?
Hey everyone! I am F25 and 5'4 in. Not sure of my exact current weight, but its about 115-120 lbs. I wanted some tips on how to get more visible musculature, as well as some general strength training advice. I attached some current pics to help. I currently train about 5 hours cardio a week (swim, bike, run) and do about 2…
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New, but old here 👋🏼🤪
Hey y’all I have been using MFP on and off for years. I had to make a new profile because my old email was burnt toast. I just need to get more consistent with it here, apparently. My neurodivergent mind tends to struggle with that 🥲 but I’m hoping if I get some motivational friends on board with me here, maybe that could…
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what exercises can i do to grow muscle in my glutes and shoulders?
i am 5"6 and ~160lbs — if that helps. I go to the gym regularly and own some dumbbells (ranging from 1lb to 15lbs). I lift almost every day because of wrestling:) Xo, Red 🎸🔥
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Anyone here using Suunto watches for trail running? How does it compare to Garmin or Coros?
Hey folks,I’m planning to upgrade my current GPS watch and am torn between Suunto and Garmin. I mostly do trail running (30–50k), some hiking, and I care a lot about navigation accuracy and battery life.I’ve heard good things about Suunto Vertical and Race, especially the dual-band GPS and offline maps. But how does it…
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MyFitnessPal and super excited?
Hey everyone! 👋 I’m new to MyFitnessPal and super excited to kick off my fitness journey. My main goals are to [insert goal—lose weight, build muscle, improve endurance, etc.], and I’m ready to put in the work. I’m hoping to: Stay consistent with tracking my meals and workouts Learn more about healthy recipes and meal prep…
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Procrastination
Hi. I have just started this journey for reducing excess body weight. I Plan my meal with a lot of attention on calories and fibre. But even after understanding the science behind nutrition i am incapable of making good progress due to lack of motivation in doing exercises , my biggest question is how can i start…
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If You Miss Profiles & The Feed
Hey All! If you miss the profiles where you can see your posts easily instead of a big white space, and a feed - especially one that shows your friend’s posts - please go to the support feature and send them a message. I am newly back on this app for the first time in about a year and a half and I HATE THIS INTERFACE! I…
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Creatine and bloating?
I would like to start creatine, but I heard it makes you bloated and I was wondering how much weight does it make you hold?
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Hello From Ukraine
Hi, I'm Kevin. I moved to Ukraine at the beginning of the war to volunteer with a charity organization. I'm trying to get back in shape. I'm thinking about becoming a combat medic. I speak English, Ukrainian and Russian. I've also taken classes in personal training and nutrition. I haven't used MFP since 2015. It's a great…
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Newbie
hi everyone I’m Nin. 57 years old so menopausal. I’ve put on the lbs and would like to lose weight as I have about 5 weddings this year and already 4 next year I struggle to lose weight and would love some advice
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I am recovering from and LCL strain...tips on getting my knee back up to speed??
i.e. Workouts, stretches, anything I should know, or that might help!! Xo, Red🎸🔥 p.s. I am at the point in my recovery where I only wear my brace when I am active but it still feels unstable and hurts like hell, especially after I've been walking around:)
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Hi
Hi, this is Manar, I'm passionate about sports and healthy lifestyle I'm new to this app
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Today I walked on my own -Bye bye scooter?
My husband and I both have a severe cold, we both got an earache and a fever overnight and I made an appointment with an urgent care office for Sunday morning. It’s a huge building with modern, long hallways. They have rolling chairs in the lobby, for people who can’t walk very well. I started using these chairs about six…
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My Journey Building a Home Gym
Hey everyone, Just wanted to share a bit about my experience building a home gym over the past year. Like many, I started working out more from home, and while free weights and resistance bands were a good start, I eventually felt the need for something more versatile and safe—especially when lifting alone. After a lot of…
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Introduction
hello everyone, Second time using this app. I went without for a couple years. I rejoined to manage my macros easier and to gain 30 lbs of lean muscle mass during the summer and cutting some in the winter. I’m also here to encourage and help people on their journey. my wife and I at the gym…
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Hey y’all!!
Let’s motivate and lose weight!!
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Newbie Incoming!
Hi, I'm a 24 year old who used to struggle with chronic depression and CPTSD. But now I'm medicated and super excited to start my journey! To be honest, my fitness journey started July 2024, two months after my boyfriend broke up with me. (I know, I know, the usual story, nothing special) anyways! From July 2024 to…
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New here, again
Hi all, 11 years ago I lost 53 lbs through MFP, but over the years and hormone changes, I’ve now gained back quite a bit of it. So I’m going to give this another go! Shout out to everyone who keeps on trying. I welcome friends who are accepting of themselves and others. Punsters, punks and poets particularly welcome 😁
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Here we go
I am 71 and trying again to loose weight. This app is so helpful. Have a blessed day