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What has been the most challenging aspect of your weight loss journey so far?
"For me, the most challenging aspect of my weight loss journey so far has been overcoming my own negative self-talk and insecurities. I've struggled with my weight for years, and in that time, I've developed a lot of negative self-talk and limiting beliefs about what I'm capable of achieving. At times, it feels like I'm my…
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Need some support for a chronic condition
This may be a long shot but… Does anyone know of any online support groups for people with IBS? I got diagnosed last year and I’m having a really hard time lately. My dietician thinks all my symptoms are caused by anxiety/dehydration and my GI doctor is mainly concerned about my very low weight. I’m trying my best to make…
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Hello :)
Hi guys, My name is Dwight, I'm new here lol trying to loose weight, current weight 185 goal 155 for someone who is only 5'6 I'm considered obese that should be a forbidden word. I usually eat only 1 meal a day dinner it's become a habit with work and everything? You would think 🤔 I would be loosing weight faster but I…
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Gastroparesis GERD & More
Hi, my name is ... ComplexSpoonie. Well, on some social media channels anyway. A microscopically tiny blogger & content creator writing this on probably the 80th night I was unable to meet any of my nutritional goals via oral intake. I'm a mostly vegan allergic to shellfish wheelchair using human with an incredibly broken…
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Liga - go go go! (We can do it!) 💪😏
Hello to all, I'm one of those women who find it difficult to show others their part of life... but maybe it's time to come out of the closet and look at myself - what's happening to me in the emotions section, what's in my head and what and how much covers my bones (ha ha ha) I hope to find supporters here who will help…
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Stress eating
Hi, since I started taking anti depressants, I gained about 6 kg and I need some tips on battling stress eating. Most days I stay bussy due to anxiety and possible panic attacks, but my depression makes it extra hard to work all day long. In the end of the day I have no energy to continue and my anxiety is super high and…
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Need some friends to Motivate the fat reduction journey
Hi Everyone, I recently subscribed to MFP to help keep my calory intake under check. As my work pressure led me to put on 8Kgs of weight. Enough is enough i am somehow going to prioritize my health. If anyone has embarked on a similar journey please add me as a friend lets motivate each other.
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Adding friends
New to this, looking to find people to add as friend as accountability buddies to each other. So any 60 something ladies who struggle with comfort eating? I’m a very proud Welsh lady, love watching rugby and football, newbie addicted golf player, full time accountant, Mum, Granny, Wife. Maz
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Noob here -
Hey everyone! I don't expect anyone to read this but if you make it to the end thank you, and if you comment it is just further motivation. I have decided to try loosing weight again, and this time I am wanting to become more involved and focus on this goal as seriously as I take my job, and academics. So I decided to set…
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Feeling sad :(
I haven’t eaten a lot today and I’m upset because i know that means I’ll lose weight when my goal is to gain. I missed lunch and I know dinner won’t be enough, so I’m just sad right now. 😢
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Unhealthy lifestyle - trying 1200 calories again
Hello all - I am looking for support! Several years ago I was a religious MyFitnessPal user and was in excellent shape and health. In 2020, I got married and I was the BEST shape of my life. I was a size 6-8 at 170 lbs. I am 5'6" and pretty muscular. However, so life happened (husband lost his job, husband had to have…
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Newly 18 year old girl trying to lose stubborn belly fat
All my life since I turned 15, I have always been 120 lbs. all of a sudden I am now at 150 and have never hated my body more, I’m not used to having this extra chub since I played sports all the time and was always naturally ripped. I’m not very confident anymore and would like to go back to being skinny and a little toned…
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Requesting information about advertising on your blog
I need to know i will publish my story on this website Please let me know if anyone know how to
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Over 50 (years) and Looking For Accountability Partners
Hi! I’m Karla and I’m new here. I’m in my 50’s and I’m looking for some accountability partners in my same age range (nothing against the older or younger generations, but I’m looking for people in my same stage of life 😉) I’ve been on WW in the past and did very well—losing 46 pounds and keeping it off for years. But then…
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Does anyone else experience mental struggles in intermittent fasting or ADF
Intermittent fasting is seemingly as simple as a diet plan can get: Eat. Stop eating. Eat again. So, why all the mental struggle around eating or not eating within a short window? For me, there are two distinct struggles. 1) Calming myself that I'm not causing any damage from loss of nutrients during the fast. 2) Calming…
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Intermittent fasting & calorie count
Hi everyone my name is Michelle. I started intermittent fasting without realizing a year ago. And then this past July I started tracking it. My baseline usually last between 16 hours to 24 hours sometimes 42 hours. Although, yes I eat in the greenlight foods because I’ve overcame food addiction. I feel calorie counting may…
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The stress of weight loss, not weight loss/gain from stress
I have noticed a trend in my own yo-yo dieting; when I start to lose weight my body rebels. Like I have a set point, and turning it down causes all these problems to show up. I am not doing anything crazy, eating healthy, lower fat, and more vegetables. The first time it was gall bladder; I understand that one; this time,…
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54 and 5 stone overweight - is it too late!
HELLO - It is starting to feel like it's too late! I find it difficult to follow a long-term plan that's needed to lose 5st - it more than likely needs 2 years to achieve this. I find it easy to break the rules when my mood drops - especially as work can be very stressful, and I have a terrible habit of eating too much…
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New Member
Hi. I am a new member. My name is Lauren. I am on here be because I want to lose weight, exercise more, improve my health and wellbeing, improve my mental health, and make changes to the way I eat. Also, I am here to share ideas and support others going through the same thing. My goal is to run a 5k marathon and help the…
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Challenge, Reflection, and Looking Forward
Mucho Gusto! I started using this app on the sixth, reintroduced myself to my Fitbit yesterday the seventh, and started the Jumpstart your Health Challenge yesterday as well. When I previously tried to use an app to track my calories I found it difficult and burdensome. There was no motivation and I did not see benefit in…
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what’s going on?
I have apparently been doing everything right working out eating healthy burning cals and nothing is happening i have not lost a single pound in fact I’ve gained one I just don’t get it
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The Heaviness of Grief and Trauma- Healing is possible!
Hi everyone! The past couple of years have been really tough. I lost my mom to Leukemia in March of 2020 along with a whole lot of other host of difficult things happening. Positive notes-I have: 1. Become aware that I have used food as a comfort since I was very young 2. Continued therapy to address grief, depression, and…
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Back to weight loss
Using My Fitness Pal to lose weight added during COVID. Goal is aggressive since I weigh more than ever. Any encouragement or tips are appreciated.
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Post A-Vascular Necrosis Physical Fitness Question
Hello, Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with A-Vascular Necrosis. As a 36year old male that loves things like water skiing, motorcycle off-road racing, and public displays of nudity, I was concerned. For those that do not know, A-Vascular Necrosis is an incurable disease that causes bone death, bone collapse, and…
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Does this ever end?
Well I've lost 48 kg (106 lbs) but I still feel like I need to lose at least 15 more kgs (33lbs). I recently noticed that i've been very obsessive about getting thinner at all costs, so maybe joining a community will be a good step towards getting over my never ending wish to get thinner and thinner.
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Hello from a 50 year old dad -
Not a social media person but in need of lifestyle change. Glad to be here. Eager to get started. Be gentle.