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IM SCARED...
Hello Everyone, I'm Nacresha and I'm new to myfitnesspal. I decided it was time to get healthy and change my lifestyle. The truth is, I'm scared of change... even if it's for the better. My anxiety kicks in and I start to " What if" things. Ultimately, I know this has to be done because I'm not getting any younger and it's…
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Introduction
Well, not exactly new to MyFitnessPal, but definitely just started using community forums. This is about my 4th or 5th attempt on loosing wait in last 23 years
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Updates will not save
Hi everyone, we are new to my fitness pal and are having a little bit of a struggle. We are trying to edit our settings to reflect 10% carbs, 70% fat, and 20% protein. We save the changes but it automatically resets us back to 50% carb etc. Does anyone have any insight as to how we can make these changes reflect what we…
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Five years
I joined My Fitness Pal on 23 February, 2018. Today marks five years. Guess what? IT WORKS!!!! Before I was on MFP, I was using a service from the US Department of Agriculture called "SuperTracker." It was non-commercial. It was much more klunky than MFP, but it was a public resource. I had some success. I was happy with…
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Back on the wagon
Hi, I have been off the health plan for a few years now. After a high ankle sprain with complicated healing Im finally able to walk briskly and light jog again. I have a history of fluctuations in my “weight management” and am now the heavist Ive ever been. I hope to maintain my motivation by using this app and also…
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Consistency and accountability friends
I am a 38 yr. old mom, nurse and infamous yo yo dieter with 200lbs to lose. I have dieted my weight up to my max weight. It’s hard finding people in life who understand the battle. I Looking for some friends that would be interested helping with consistency and accountability. I have had difficulty with bouncing from one…
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Plateaued, Calorie Deficit, Calories Too Low?
I've plateaued and would love some ideas from the collective. Age 50 208 lbs, 6'0 inches 26% body fat goal weight 190 2 lbs./week Moderate Activity in MFP Intermittent Fast (for brain health) Macros: Low carb (sub-50g/daily) 150g protein (based on 1.6 grams per kg/body weight) 40g fat Activity: Exercise 4 X week (2 X 30…
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Introduction :)
Hi there, I am starting this fitness/weight loss journey because I feel (yucky for a lack of a better term). I have hit my all time weight high and really need to start taking care of myself before I have complications. My life has been chaotic (work and school and taking care of everyone else except for me) but now its…
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Intermittent Fasting and Working out
Hello all, I've recently restarted IF 16/8 and it has helped me get past a plateau with my weight loss/fitness. My fasting begins at 9PM and ends at 1PM to correspond with my work hours-ish. Problem is, I was going to the gym in the morning around 9AM, and I find that I am light-headed doing the workouts I was doing…
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Motivation and support
How do I remember to slow down when I eat so I can stop overeating it’s like I do okay for a week then I slip up then conviently forget to keep doing it?
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Newbie in the house
Hi all. I new to MFP looking to lose fat & weight. I’ve changed my daily focus to calories & protein but am a bit concerned about sugar as I love snacking on fruit. I suppose going over my sugar with fresh fruit is better than going over because of chocolate #upfordebate One question I need to ask…if I’ve tracked a full…
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My 600LB Life - What do you thing about the TV show?
I have just started re-watching My600lbLife - I have always love this sort of show, Extreme Makeover Weight loss Edition was my favourite - but I have noticed there is a lot of controversy around them all now! So what do you think of the shows? My 600LB life Super fat vs Super skinny Extreme Weightloss Biggest loser etc
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Back in the saddle again
Hi, my name is Fin, although I have been a member for some years, I have not used MFP for some time. On my original attempt I done well, losing nearly three stone but over the last few years, life has thrown me a few curved balls and I let myself go again. So I am back to not only lose those three stones, but also the…
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New here
Hello, Today is my first day using myfitnesspal. The app itself is cool looking forward to seeing my progress. I’m giving it a try because the last 1yr and a half have been pretty crazy for me. Due to health issues losing weight has seemed pretty difficult. I haven’t been as active as I would like and I would just like to…
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74 lbs. DOWN in 6 months!
I'm pretty quiet, but I want to scream my progress right now. 🤯 I use MFP to calculate my calorie goals, track every bite, and exercise 6 days a week. There's no magic diet, pill, or crazy formula involved in these progress pictures. Just dedication to the process. Promise! I hope this motivates somebody. Keep moving…
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PCOS and eating 1800-2200 Cals? Add me!
Calling all ladies experiencing PCOS and eating 1800-2200 cals a day! I am hoping to support each other and share diaries. Please feel free to add me! Extra credit - What’s your go-to lunch?
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New to MyFitnessPal
Ok,I tried the stop drinking as much app …., holly crap it worked!! So thought may as well give this app a ho and see if I can kick it back to my 18 year old duds lol!! Always welcoming new friends from anywhere anyone any type after all we are really just time traveling through it all. Cheers and Hi!!
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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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Self Sabotage Advice?
Hey everyone, I’ve come to the realization that I often self sabotage and I can’t seem to figure out why. Has anyone overcome this? I know everyone is different and my reasons won’t be the same for everyone but I would love to hear your stories the good and bad. I have 100+ pounds to lose and haven’t made it past 50 lbs…
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Excess Skin 255SW 232CW 180GOAL
I’m currently 33 and really focussing on trying to lose my Post divorce, post Covid, post career change weight. I’ve always had extremely fluctuating weight my whole life but hitting 255 was a new peak I never want to see again. A big worry for me is excess loose skin. Where I live there are no programs to help pay for the…
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Third time lucky
So, after baby number 3 I’m restarting my journey! Please add me as any inspiration is needed x
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Good Start To Get Toned?
I work a 8 hour shift at work 5 days a week. I burn 2467 calories during each shift. My breakfast is fruit and water, lunch is protein, and dinner is fruit and water. I am doing the following exercise each morning and night… 1 Minute Planks 5 Reps and 1 Minute Rest Between Each Rep 20 Pushups 2 Sets 1 minute rest between…
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Hey I’m Kristina
Not exactly new to MyFitnessPal. The last time I used it was way back in college, and I knew people at the time used it and it was fun and motivating. But I am back, and I have been spiraling down with depression and anxiety and my weight is out of control and now I got a degenerative disc disease, L5-S1, which I will be…
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New to this app!
Whats up yall!? trying to figure out how to effectively use this app! any tips!? does it let you know if you are lacking a specific nutrient? all advice is welcome
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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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Community is my best chance of success and feeling like I belong
CW: 198lbs GW: 112lbs (-86lbs) Goal date: End of year 2023 Height: 5ft 3in Age: 42 Hello there! Lifelong weight hater, long time MFP member, first time community engager. I've been on MFP more times than you can shake a stick at and started again this week. Admittedly, the same struggles popped up within two days but…
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Just moved here from Noom-land
Hello! My name is Bill, I am 59 and live in the San Francisco Bay area with my wife in our now-empty nest. I’ve had success on my journey, but have slipped a bit and looking to drop 15 pounds. I am fairly active and ride my bike several times a week. Looking for a supportive, positive community and love to encourage…