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Newbie here
hi y’all. I’m starting my journey tomorrow and I’m going to try my fitness pal after trying so many other things. I’m 64 years old but feel young at heart. I would appreciate any help or tips to be successful. Trying to lose 80 pounds by spring without the help of any shots or medications. In pretty good health and…
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Let's lose 20-30 lbs. by New Year's Eve, 2025!
Hi, and Welcome! I'm in a few other challenges, but I'd like to start a new one, beginning Wednesday, May 28th, 31 weeks until New Year's Eve. Since I am now within 20-30 lbs. of my desired weight goal (to get below 25.0 BMI), I thought it would be good to start a new challenge that could help me to achieve my goal by…
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Fitness pal newbie!
Hi, everyone, my names Jayla I’m currently 230lbs but prior I was 260lbs, I’ve lost 30lbs with making better food choices, and moderate exercise, my goal weight is 175lbs which is 56lbs more to go! would love to make some fitness friends! Or anyone who’s currently on the same path as I am, let’s hold each other accountable…
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Back at the gym
Hi everyone I need to lose about 45 lbs I just came back from the gym I'm cutting out all fast food including iced coffee!!! Some support would help ...I'm also planning to drink and continue my water routine
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Hi!
Hi! Not exactly sure what to put here, but I’m guessing I’m here for the same as sone of us… to be healthier and lose a little weight. I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life and I’m finally in a place where I want to see consistent progress. My hope is that I can find a community of people who are like minded through…
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Back into it
Im passionate about my health and physical well being. Working out is my brain and body's happy place.
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Taking Control of My Health Journey
Hi everyone! 👋 I recently started using the MyFitnessPal app, and I wanted to share a little bit about my experience so far. This app has been such a great tool for helping me stay aware of what I’m eating and how it aligns with my goals. It tracks calories, protein, water, and even workouts which makes it easier to stay…
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A small post about big results (300 lbs -> 220 lbs)
I am not sure I have much to teach anyone but hopefully some will find this post inspirational. I have been large most of my life and have hit 300 lbs twice. Once in high school and again some time after graduating college. In June 2022, just before my 29th birthday, I did a lot of research into the best ways to lose…
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Lost 38 lbs since april
I’ve been doing calorie deficit since April. I started at 209, and now I’m 171! This is the first time weight loss has worked for me.
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Hi!
Hi! Not exactly sure what to put here, but I’m guessing I’m here for the same as sone of us… to be healthier and lose a little weight. I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life and I’m finally in a place where I want to see consistent progress. My hope is that I can find a community of people who are like minded through…
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Hey hey hey
I am Ash. I am here to finish losing weight, I haven’t been a normal weight since 5th grade?? And I’ll be 32 this month. I’ve lost 120 over the last 10 years by moving more and eating better. I’ve also had two children in this time so I was set back many times, but thankfully never got back up to 310. I’m at 188 now and…
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Day One, starting a personalised 75 Hard challenge!
Hey everyone, I'm about to start a fitness challenge are getting to 260lbs. I'm at the heaviest i've ever been and the most unhappy with my weight. I saw the 75 hard challenge and want to give it ago but infuriately for me I have fibromyalgia and other health issues that limit my activity a lot. Here are my rules for my…
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Gym beginner overwhelmed with rules and macros and protein and calorie intake, calorie deficit:(
I’ve been at it for more than 2 months now and it still feels like a diet instead of a lifestyle, and I’m used to eating whole food with lots of fresh veggies and fruits but, I guess I lack organisation and consistency, adding to all that the disappointment when stepping on the scale, it’s not going back up, but not going…
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The Power of Physical Health: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time
Taking care of your physical health isn’t just about looking good — it’s about feeling strong, energized, and confident every day. Regular exercise boosts your mood, sharpens your mind, and protects your body from chronic illnesses. Remember, every small effort counts — each workout brings you closer to a healthier,…
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Can poor sleep really make you gain belly fat?
We all know diet and exercise are big factors in weight loss, but sleep often gets overlooked. Studies show that when we don’t get enough sleep (less than 6–7 hours a night), our bodies produce more cortisol, the “stress hormone.” High cortisol is linked to storing more fat around the belly. On top of that, poor sleep also…
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1000 Login Days‼️
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Hello my name is Kevin
Hello all, I’m Kevin. I’m very new to this fitness journey of mine and I’m about a month in and 10ths down. I was recommended MFP so here I am. Haha
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Looking for accessible fitness options
I am 56 and living with cerebral palsy. I live in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada and I'm looking for accessible walking trails, amall walk group and where I might join a chair fitness class my the community. If anybody is in the St Catharines area and can provide info on any of these things that would be much appreciated.
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Back again, hello new community!
I'm giving this a strong effort. Michael is to drink only water after 3:00 and I'm forcing myself to drink a whole bottle of water after 3:00 before I even take my shoes off. Another goal of mine is to make sure I'm getting enough protein. In the morning I'm going to try to make sure I get the majority of my protein in…
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From almost 300 to under 200 lbs, still needing support - WHY?
I started my weight loss back in 2010. I am so glad I did!! Fast forward to 2025. I had weighed almost 300 lbs, and now under 200 lbs. I didn't do this on my own; like many of us, I needed support. I found the 5% Challenge on a different site, but it closed in 202,1 and we relocated here on MFP!! WHY, after 15 years, am I…
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Deducting the Hair Extensions weight gain! 💇
Doh! Wow, how insane is this? I was so close to my weight loss goal. I ate a big meal the night before so I chose not to weigh in the next morning, Saturday. Well, I had an appointment to get 18-22 inches long extensions without thinking to weigh it or myself first. Immediately afterwards I thought, uh-oh!!!! So, I'm stuck…
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Coming back to fitness pal over 11 years
Hey everyone I'm Joy, I'm coming back to Fitness pal and haven't been really consistent until recently and I will admit that by Father YAHWEH ELOHIM blessings and grace in Jesus Christ of Nazareth mighty name I'm way more intentional on how I eat my food and what I cook. I've seen the scale go down and I'm thankful. I…
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New member
Good morning friends! I am new here to the community. I have been training consistently for the past two years. I am down from 110kg at 185cm tall to 95kg. I quite alcohol which has greatly improved my health and overall well being. Additionally, this has resulted in cleaner eating habits. I have just started a new 8 week…
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Getting back after a long time.
I was injured in the military and really lost motivation to continue to work out and eat healthy after I was discharged. Fast forward through several major surgeries and a Crohn’s diagnosis, I’m trying these meal plans, working on getting steps in, and doing some light cardio/light weight lifting. I am 5’1”, 229 lbs, have…
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PCOS and IBS
hi everyone, i wanted to ask do i weight loss like everybody if i have PCOS and IBS? My calorie goal is 1200 per day, but im so scared that i wont loss as is expected so skipped more calories.
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New member here
Hi, I've been using this app for a long time. This is my first post so I feel new to this community. I am glad i found this. Good luck with your goals