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~2026~: 6-MONTH CHALLENGE (Runs through 07/01/26
Hello! This is a six-month, weight loss challenge that runs from 12/31/25-07/01/26 (6 months), but please feel free to jump in anytime. To keep things simple, we can post everything here: intros, initial stats, progress, tips, life experiences, photos, non-scale victories, activity, daily calories, milestones, recipes,…
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OTF member
The app is great, but before I pay for the premium… I wanted to know if anyone knows how to connect my workout with Orange theory?
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Virtual Race/ Walking: & 2026 Accountability Partners
I’m back on MyFitnessPal to stay on track with my health goals. I’ll be doing several virtual races soon—including the Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland challenges. Would love some accountability partners to join the journey!
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How did you win the day?
I was thinking this morning - What if someone said to me 'I have the ability to make it so when you wake tomorrow, you are exactly where you want to be goal wise, all you need to do is live today, just today, achieving each of the things you know will get you there' - no brainer right! So then the lightbulb 💡this is…
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Newbie
Hello, hey, and howdy… Fairly new to the idea of being part of health and fitness community. Done the yo-yo and trend diets most of my life but gave up on it all 3 years ago and am ready to start the new year with some true long term lifestyle changes! Working on increasing protein, reducing carbs and sugars, and most…
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8 Months, 8 Stone Down - My Journey (So Far)
Eight months ago, I was 25 stone (159 kg) with a body fat percentage of 34%. This morning, I weighed in at 98 kg with 23% body fat. I’m still considered “obese” by BMI standards, but I feel stronger, healthier, and more in control than I have in years. I wanted to share my journey - not because I have all the answers, but…
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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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Looking for friends on the same type of journey
Hello 😊 i just opted in for bariatric surgery today. Although its still a ways off from me getting the surgery i am ready to start my life style change to become the best version of myself 🩷 id absolutely love to have some people on here going through the same kind of journey so we can cheer eachother on and hopefully…
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Hello!
Hi, My name is Cathy. I'm a pretty healthy 65 year old in western Canada. I have an upcoming TKR and want to enhance my recovery. I also want to feel my best moving towards the spring. Let's make it a great day! I need help with motivation!
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Starting over again
Hi everyone, my name is Sonya and this food tracking app is the only thing that ever worked. I have gained nearly 60 lbs over the past year. I guess what I am hoping for by introducing myself, is to build a community to keep me engaged, honest, and motivated.
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How to lose weight
im going to be completely honest I think I’m addicted to food. I have ADHD so I dopamine seek a lot and it’s so hard to not over eat. Any tips at all? I really want to lose weight and get stronger.
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Trying to swim through all of the misinformation
I am finding it challenging navigating the flood of information out there . I decided to stick to the basics and focus on the good stuff. New meal I tried yesterday, currently trying to reverse some blood pressure concerns and low iron. Spinach with mussels, bok choy sauteed, carrots ribbon salad, pickled beets, sardines &…
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A Challenge! Healthy 12 Day Goodbye 2025! (and Prep for 2026!)
The Last 12 days of 2025 Challenge — Start Here! Start Now! Say Goodbye 2025, get ready for 2026! Check in here each day. We'll add 1 healthy action for 12 days (like the "12 days of Christmas" Song). Day 1 ~ Say Hello and check in with Friends (Saturday, December 20th.) Copy & Paste the Day 1 song verse and say hello. (As…
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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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Merry Christmas…
Good morning, everyone, I just joined the group, looking to ‘reset’ after picking up some unhealthy habits after moving to a new place and an injury. Here’s to a healthy, happy and productive New Year!
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CheatYAY or NAY for Cheat days
What is your opinion about Cheat days? A) Break all the "rules" and eat anything and everything. B) Stick mostly to the plan with more leniency than usual. C) Not interested in cheat days. D) Other I'm usually B, like Boar's Head says: "Compromise elsewhere". But being a (10years) recovering alcoholic/ addict I know how my…
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Body/weight dismorphia
does anyone else feel much fatter then when they did when they started weight loss? I was slightly overweight when I started my journey and now 12kg down I feel huge like actually obese ever thought I am much much smaller and to be honest underweight for my height and age. I just don’t know how to feel better about myself…
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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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How to deal with the guilt of starting over ?
Hi 👋🏾 I am back and wanted to share my honest feelings about this journey. I am currently struggling with the guilt of feeling like I am starting over again for the 99th time. I was doing so well earlier in the year and then summer came around and all my will power went out the door. Summer has ended; and now, with the…
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Over 100 weight-loss
Hi. I’ve been on this journey on and off for what feels like my whole life. I was close to my goal—or at least making real progress—until I went through a major loss over 10 years ago. Since then, my weight has gone up and down. Today, I looked at myself in the mirror and really saw myself, and I felt disappointed. I know…
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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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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…