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Motivation

Hi Folks! I am an Aspiring BodyBuilder and I am NEW!
Hi Folks! I am new on MFP and I am currently preparing for a Figure competition. A bit about me - I am a pneumococcal meningitis survivor, have battled depression from bullying arising from scars, and had to constantly prove that I was human. I am competing in the Figure class to show everyone that anyone can overcome…
Looking for Fitness Friends!
Hello everyone! My name is Justice and I'm from Colorado. In my free time I like playing with and training my dog, playing video games and reading sci-fi and fantasy thriller books. It's hard working an office job most of the day and trying to staying active. So I try to find ways to try to gamify working out or make it…
Genesis 30 Day Challenge - A new beginning - Starting Monday, January 29th
Hi all - I'm searching for others to join me in a 30 day new beginning challenge! For me it will be the starting point of a renewed health and weight loss journey after a very complicated 2023. I find it easier to stay focused and motivated when setting short term goals - like this 30 challenge - and when joined by others…
New
Hello, I'm turning 47 this year. I want to change my lifestyle for the better by being more active and eating healthier. I need to lose about 80 lbs, but I am struggling with no support. I hope to meet new people here with the same goals.
Losing it
Does anyone ever feel like it’s to much? Sometimes I don’t even feel like caring about my weight/ health. Life gets heavy and busy.
Need help to stay motivated with exercising and eating right
Hello everyone. This is my first time reaching out for help. I started my weight lose journey again in Oct. of 2023 weighing in at 302 lbs. As of 2/19/2024, my weight has stayed about 290 lbs. since Dec 2023. I have started back in they gym, going on 2 days in a row. What are ways to stay motivated and consistent? My goal…
Wedding .
Hello , my name is Gabby and I currently weight in 280 . I want to start a weight loss journey but I have a medical issue that it’s difficult to lose weight plus my job requires me a lot on my feet . So I’m active moving but weight really doesn’t move . I’m gonna have my dream wedding in dec. I want to try to lose as much…
Hello from Georgia!
Starting again! Got some bad test results after getting really sick so here I go again! I posted more details on the newsfeed. It's time to get serious! Hope to make a few friends!
10 lbs Down Baby
So when I started this journey I was almost 184 lbs and now I can happily say I'm 174.2...I want to post to help motivate others!! You can do this ...We can do this 35 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight... <3
54 from the heartland- get me out of the obese category!
I’m Pre diabetic weigh 218 and want to make lasting change through higher veggie and protein, calorie deficit eating and walking to start. I do love chocolate! I have a degree in wellness management. Looking for like minded folks! Also struggle with post COVID fatigue.Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hi! My name is Victoria...
... and until just recently I made up my mind that I'm going to lose the extra fat, get fit, and take better care of myself all around. I'm looking for friends I can share my fitness journey with. I know it's tough and I want to be able to reach out to someone who understands my struggle. I want to see someone else's…
I really need support/advice
Hi so I’m really struggling and frustrated and don’t want to get off track because I’m demoralized here. In 2018 I had a total hysterectomy with my ovaries out putting me into surgical menopause (very different from natural menopause- like hormones completely gone instead of low and it’s an abrupt change versus gradual). I…
New friends!
Hello everyone! I am new here and would like to meet people to message and encourage each other. Comment or react to this post to add you :) hope you guys have a great day and you got this!
Do I still need a team?
I grew up in dance troupes and sports teams. I didn’t know any other kind of fitness. I used to go hiking a lot, but I had my loyal Labrador Retriever by my side. Now I can’t find the motivation to get to the gym, go for a walk, or watch a fitness video (how does one watch a tiny little screen while working out??? I don’t…
My name is Bree. New to the community.
I lost my sense of smell when I got Covid a few years ago, and now, as time is going on, it is also affected my taste, so there are many things that taste terrible to me that used to be good, including healthy foods. I hope y’all can help motivate me. :-). In the last three years, since having my baby, I’ve lost 46 pounds…
Having a hard time - needing some motivation
Hi all - I am not new to My FitnessPal, I’ve been here many times and WW also. I have gained 40 pounds since 2020 and find weight loss to be so hard. I’m going to India next week for 2.5 weeks to be with family and I am worried of what my food choices will be or how I’ll be able to be on my journey. I’m also feeling really…
Buddy System
Hi. I've been here a couple of times before and have not had much success so I want to try to find an accountability buddy to help with motivation and support since I don't have any at home. I am a female, 50 years old. I'd prefer if you were in you mid 40s at least , don't care if you're male or female. I just need some…
I’m back ..
I have alwayz keepd my progress (and lack ov) private , but I’m recently alone and feel I need support to get me back on track. I waz in the best shape ov my life last yeer wen I got the shock ov all shock .. pregnant. My bf and I lost our lil poppy seed 2 months ago, and I have 10 more lbs to looze to get back to ware I…
Fat2Fit Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group - FEBRUARY Registration is OPEN!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for FEBRUARY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
Fat2Fit Weight Loss and Fitness Support Group - FEBRUARY registration is OPEN!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for FEBRUARY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
Fueling Your Future in 2024 and Beyond
I'm back! It's been years since I've actively posted. Sadly, I regained at least 10 pounds since the holiday season started last October, 2023; however, I'm determined to get back -- and stay -- on track to fuel my journey to living a fabulous future. Yesterday, I discovered a set of pens with affirmations on them. I used…
Reached my first goal!!! 100lbs gone!
Yesterday at weigh in I achieved my first major goal of dropping 100lbs! It took 315 days starting at 2200 calories to 1530 calories today. I started keto low carb but recently I've added a few carbs back like rice, beans and very rarely breads. I have splurged also and those weeks I did see either a stall or gain even…
Continuing This Journey
So here I am back to tracking and trying to stick with it this time......now that I am *older* it seems like the weight doesn't fall off as easy.....looking to lose 25 pounds before the end of June......looking to add a few more friends is willing to support and cheer me on as I do the same in return! Together I think we…
Life is better after 50
So I’m back again, and looking for new friends and accountability partners. Cleaned out my friend list and am looking for the 50 and up crowd. My story - I am experiencing all the joys of a 52 year old woman. I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease that on top of menopause make losing weight a struggle!! At…
Motivation
I’ve been yo-yoing for the past 3yrs! Nows the time to take control and stay motivated to lose & maintain my weight! I have been making bad choices but now I’m more focused on health and staying motivated Any tips to keep motivated would be much appreciated :-)
Is there any Finnish people to be friends with?
I’m looking for people living in Finland in this app that would like to be friends!
Weight loss challenges with aging & arthritis
Am back to My Fitness Pal after using other weight loss approaches & programs. Some have helped & motivated me but then life takes over & up goes my weight. My goal is to get down 20 lbs and keep it off. Osteoarthritis is now a new challenge that I have to adjust to.

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