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18 lbs lost so far and there is no stopping me now!
I posted a longer version of this story in motivation part of this forum. My name is Jean. I am 33 years old and I am type two diabetic. My current weight is 192 lbs as of my last weigh-in yesterday. I was at 210 lbs which is the heaviest I have ever been. The goal weight is 140 lbs so I have about 52 lbs to go. I hated…
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Time to Change
I gained 10kg after I started a new job last year and it didn't go well. Now I think it is time to change, lose the weight, get fitter and start living again.
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Accountability Buddies
Hi everyone! I’ve been on a fitness journey since the summer of 2019, from then until now i’ve gone through many stages throughout my fitness journey…. from ED’s to obsessive exercising, from weight loss to to weight gain….. I’m at a place now where I would like to lose a bit of excess fat and simply maintain my muscle.…
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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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soo--
it's been ready 4 days streak of calorie deficit (with monday as an exception that I will allow myself to count) and and it's kinda going somewhere I'm usually counting my weight after school before meal so I'm not too hungry not too full. starting with 68.7 in four days im already 67.9 😧 I'm very proud of myself ngl I…
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Goals and Cheerleading Partners
Mucho Gusto! I am looking for more friends that comment and support and would like the same in return. I am having increased motivation from seeing my app friends successes and supportive comments. If anybody would like this kind of communication and idea sharing, that would be wonderful. I am 37 and looking to lose around…
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New me in '23
I'm Tim - going to be 65 in a few days and have given myself a very ambitious goal that I call "over 60, under 10": over 60 years old, under 10% body fat. Big believer in the maxim "If you believe you can, you might do it - if you believe you can't you definitely won't do it. I had both knees replaced in the Fall of '21…
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I'm welcoming myself back to the MFP world!
Hi! I just rejoined the land of trying to get healthy! I gave up on my self a couple of years ago (right around when covid took over the world) and have jumped back on the bandwagon to try to get healthier! I did gain about 25 # over the past few years and have already shed around 7 # - more to come! I've got 27 more #s…
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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…