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Normal to gain weight at first especially if also just quit drinking?
I’ve been many sizes throughout my life but recently shot up 40 pounds and 6 dress sizes in a matter of less than 3 months. I also just quit drinking again after a relapse. Is it normal that right now I’m still gaining weight despite altering habits? ALSO: any suggestions for maintaining motivation when drinking or binge…
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Once lost 15 kg, now I'm back for more
I lost 15 kg by counting calories but thyroidism had ruined everything before I realized! Now I want to lose 20 kg or so in a reasonable amount of time, say a year. Already lost 5 kg in 30 days on the app but looking for more until I hit my best weight!
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Finally sick of being overweight...
Hello, I'm a 34-year-old trans man from Manitoba, Canada, and I took a selfie today after getting a haircut and realized that it wasn't the hair, the acne, or the lack of a shower that was causing me distress. It was the shape of my face. I am 325 lbs and I'm tired of having a double chin. I'm tired of puffy cheeks. I'm…
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MOTIVATION
I've always believed that 'motivation' is overrated! I haven't always felt motivated to do something, but I just make a decision to do it because I know what I'll feel like afterward (whether it's in business, wellness, relationships, etc.). What's your thought on MOTIVATION?
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FAT 2 FIT Challenge and Weigh-Loss Group - MAY 2024 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 MAY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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Women 200lb+, Let's Apply Ourselves This April!!!
🌻 Hello, ladies, and Happy April!!!🌻 🌻 The weather is changing, and we're changing with it! What are your goals for this month and the spring overall? 🌻 What do you feel like you've been doing right? Feel free to brag! And is there one specific area that you'd like to concentrate on or something in general that you'd like…
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Day 1 of my weight loss journey
Hey! I’m new here. I have a big goal of losing 60lbs by the end of the year. I have a plan of breaking my goal into 2 smaller goals. Currently- I’m 229lbs and my goal is 170lbs. My short term goal? Lose 30lbs(get into the 100’s), by my birthday which is June 17th. Exactly 12 weeks! Focusing on cardio and calorie deficit.…
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Introducing myself
Hi everyone! I joined the community 10 years ago but have only been actively using this app since the beginning of the year. I gained 30 pounds between 2021 and 2023 while in grad school and an unhealthy relationship where I was constantly sick and under a ton of stress. I stopped drinking (for the most part) last…
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NSV
I have been feeling my body change over the last few days and i actually feel like its starting to look different. I am at 26 lbs lost. Crazy how long it takes to see a difference? Anyone else???
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Trying again
Hi everyone, I've used MyFitnessPal off and on for a few years but never really took part in the community stuff. I'm 35 father of soon to be 5 kids. Starting at 5'10" 245lbs and aiming for now to about 185. Was able to get there a few years ago but the weight crept back up so trying again. Hoping to use the community for…
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Dr Jimmy’s Accountability April 2024
Anyone can join. You can keep it flexible like only workout + tracking calories or /and as u like; keep adding your goals. Keep it simple like mine for 1/4/24 Workout ✅ IF ✅ that’s intermittent fasting. Cal tracking ✅ Cal Deficit ✅ So 1/4/24: ✅✅✅✅5 km run 🥰.
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✨️Motivational Memes & Messages🎙
Got a great meme that keeps you motivated? 💪 Have some helpful words of encouragement? This is the place to read positivity & leave positivity. 💌
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Lost 25 pounds since January
Before start of year I weighed 402 when I was last checked at my Doctor's in October. Despite waiting on SSI case and living in a weird state due to the above managed to lose 25 pounds and last two weigh ins I was 377/378. Certain things got easier and am now in PT to help build my core as walking was causing back pain. I…
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Saying hi
I could really use support on this journey. I hope this format will be ok for me.
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Trying to get abs and build more muscle, please advise
It has been my goal for awhile to strengthen up a little and have abs. I want to focus on myself and achieve my goals. Basic info below. Self: I'm 20, around 5'8, and currently weigh around 126-127 pounds. I don't have a completely flat stomach but I'm pretty close. Diet: I've started eating at least 100g of protein daily…
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Men Over Fifty Weight Loss
Men over fifty, join this group Men Over Fifty Weight Loss Group It is for us showing up, and doing the work! --
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Falling off the wagon, only to get back on again
Hi, my name is Marla and I live in WV. I am a school teacher. I am a mother of 2. I recently found out that pain I was having was a pulmonary embolism, which was terrifying at my age. I have recently got back "on the diet wagon" and am trying to make better lifestyle choices. I have incorporated more fruit and veggies in…
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My Bariatric Journey
Hello Lovelies! My name is Charlie but my friends call me Waffle. I have recently started my journey in weight loss, and am officially a month post Op of my surgery. I am already down 61 lbs from my initial start weight .( This includes the weight i lost during my two week prep diet to shrink my liver for surgery ) I was…
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looking for female friends?
men and women bodies are sooo different! while I appreciate my male friends on here I would love to have more woman connections! feel free to add me or comment! lets share food recipes, motivate each other, and over all uplift one another!
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67 lbs Down - Need Accountabuddies!
I posted this a few weeks ago in Success Stories, but would love to add more friends for accountability and support ;) I have an open diary and actively scroll my newsfeed to like/comment. I love seeing others succeed and keeping each other motivated! I'm 67 pounds down, more than halfway through my 120 lb weight loss…
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In desperate need of an accountability partner
Hi! I’ve used MFP for years and have never used this feature. I’m a 42y/o woman who does barbell training almost exclusively. I have a coach through Barbell Logic and I adore her but I’ve seriously struggled with motivation and accountability. Finding other women who also lift is often challenging so I'm not even looking…
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Help with giving up cans of coke
Hi guys, Does anyone have any advice on how to give up cans of coke? I’m currently drinking nearly 8 cans a day and have gained so much weight. What can I do to help with the cravings? And does anyone have any success stories from giving up fizzy drinks?
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Hello!
Hi! I’m new around here and looking for fellowship and support. Just turning 60 and finding it harder to manage my weight. Just finishing up my first week of tracking and hope this helps me to be more active and eat healthier. Positive vibes!!
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MAY 2023 - Join Fat2Fit Weight Loss and Support Group!
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 APRIL and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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57 year old female, struggling here to regain pre menopause self.
Interesting how easily weight creeps up on you! I had made a decision to lose weight and now a week later I'm up 2kg. Clothes are getting tighter and motivation is waning. I am 57 years old and feel frail, stiff, sore all over and have achy joints. I don't wish to continue on like this. Today I will reset! 1. Track daily-…
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Transmasc/other community?
Curious if there are any MFP members who are transmasc and/or taking T. Trying to build/maintain muscle while cutting down in general. Would love some online accountability or check-in buddies :) .
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Its Working But Its A lot
Hey anyone on the journey! I’ve been taking my fitness and eating seriously for about three and a half months. At the gym three days a week, getting my steps in, and eating at a deficit at about 1500-1700 calories a day. I am down 17.2 pounds as of today, just a hairs breath at getting below 200lbs for the first time in…