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Welcome newbies!
And zombie threads. :) May you find success in 2023, both in your weight/health goals, and creativity in your searches before starting a new thread. (This might come off as sarcastic but I truly love zombie threads. Seeing how the original advice holds up, who used to post and if they're still around, knowing problems…
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Oops! Just saw Show Us Your Graphs discussion...
Sometimes I just need a boost, and will take it anywhere I can find it! So much daily/weekly/hourly focus on the specifics that I can control. Seeing the incremental changes that result. Sometimes seeing no change for awhile... Here's what helps: looking back at my weight loss graph and seeing that my success over time was…
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5️⃣%💪 The Power of 5%!5️⃣%
2022 Fall Community Final Numbers We are a Community with 8 individual teams. Our first challenge was on Spark People in the Spring of 2010. We are approaching 13 years together. Some of us have never left. We are very grateful to MFP for welcoming us for our first challenge here in Fall 2021. The 8 teams are in a friendly…
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Seeking Friends Over 50 - Fitness Motivation and Support
Hi folks, and Happy Holidays. I am new both to this group and MyFitnessPal in general. I am 55 years old and a seafood lover; avid walker (with our dog); mountain hiker and kayaker. I'm a health care professional and consider myself healthy and in reasonably good shape, BUT admittedly can lose 50 pounds and be much…
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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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Hello
My name is Tia. I’m excited to be in this community. I’m so ready to lose 30 lbs! Let’s do this!
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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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Hello👋
I am really pumped about walking into 2023 with the added support of this community and app. My word for next year is trust. I am choosing to trust myself. I can find balance with nutrition, lose 25 pounds, and maintain healthy lifestyle without yo-yoing.
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Fat2Fit Challenge and Support Group - DECEMBER 2022 Registration is OPEN!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting through the last weeks of 2022? 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 DECEMBER and stay on for the long haul. This…
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🧣❄☃2023 Winter 5% Challenge IS NOW OPEN☃❄🧣
Are you looking for a little bit more support? Some interaction with members on a "team" where we encourage each other? People of all ages from ALL over MFP!! This is a 8 weeks challenge, from the main team we pick a team (There are 8 teams, one is full) in which we do a friendly competition to see which team does the most…
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Have You Upgraded to Premium?
I am truly considering upgrading to premium, but I would sincerely like to hear from those of you that have it, what to you find is the greatest help or support to your weight loss journey? How long have you personally been using the upgraded version? I am looking for one purposeful application to use for the rest of my…
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21, can you do some' for me? (21) Can you hit a lil' rich flex for me? (21) And 21, can you do sum' for me? (21, 21) Drop some bars to my ex to me And 21 (21), can you do some' for me? (Yeah) Can you talk to the opps necks for me? (Okay) 21, do your thing, 21, do your thing (21) Do your thing, 21, do your thing
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Hello My Fitness Pal Friends Viera, FL
Hello everyone. I hope your fitness journey is going well! After losing 70 pounds I am looking to cut and bulk up. I love to hear others stories for motivation, How much do you plan to lose? How much have you lost? Are you adding muscle as well? How do you balance being a parent and make your health a priority? How do you…
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Not new here, but new to posting! -78lbs
Hi everyone! I’m Kate 👋🏼 Michigander, Momma of 1. Mid 30’s as of next week 🫠 and I’m a part time Para Educator at an Elementary school. I mostly help kids with special needs and with students who just need an extra helping hand or another shoulder to lean on. I’ve been here on MFP for about 18months. Mostly focused on…
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Hey all
Just wanted to say a quick ‘hi’ to everyone on MFP. So what music track gets you motivated?
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Introducing myself
Hello, I’m not really new to MyFitnessPal. I started logging everything I eat on this app on September 22, 2022. I have so far lost 19.6 pounds and have a long way to go!
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I’ve hit a plateau
I’ve been going great with gradual weight loss. Roughly a pound a week but for the last few weeks nothing has changed. I’ve been real good. Anyone any ideas to kickstart it again?
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What's your ingenious splurge?
Hi everyone. As I approach my 60-day mark here on MFP (second round, after a 10-year gap), I was thinking about what's made the difference for my success this go-round. I have been able to sustain my effort, maintain my focus, and persevere despite obstacles and setbacks. I was thinking about why that is. One of the…
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Hello
I am just starting due to dietbeties taking over, and I need to change before it get worse.
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Omg she’s back again….looking for friends!
Hey all, I’m Amanda and I’m 38. I’ve been an on again, off again member here since maybe 2011! I just logged on again for the first time in close to 8 years. The baby in my profile pic turns 8 next week! I did some WW from 2020 to 2021 which was awesome but then fell off the wagon back in April and decided to get rid of…
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How do I stop binging after fasting?
90% of the time, I binge after fasting. It’s really making me feel discouraged and disgusting. I need some advice, please.
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How to set my fitness app to maintain
So I just reached my weight goal! I want to maintain this weight. When I first set up the app it automatically set my calories protein etc for weight loss. I need to change it to maintain so it will change my calories etc to maintain my weight, how do I do this?
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588 Days!
Today is my 588th day logging into MFP. Keeping track of what I eat including macros and calories, as well as the amount of water I drink, kept me on course. The only exercise I record is walking. I looked into the exercise activity and it is for young people, not plump grandmas. The meals are new age, I might try them,…
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Calories, Carbs, Sugars Oh My!
For us nutrition newbies out here - is there some kind of "nutrition for dummies" or sort of explanation guide, video, or book that explains not only the importance of enough Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Sodium, Sugar but how to make the right selection when planning meals?
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Women (40s) need input
Anyone who can relate to these stats please share any input or insights. Thank you Height 5’ Weight 133lbs Age 49 Female GOAL/ loose 10-15 lbs. Weight aim : 115-123lbs. Accomplish by EOY 2022
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Back on track :)
Hi, I am a 32 year old mum of 1 who is finally get back on track, aiming to lose 2stone and get back into my regular healthy habits. I am a full time paramedic student so life is a bit hectic but I have taken the plunge to get myself into better shape than I am now, I would love to get some friends on MFP so I can follow…