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Intro + Seeking Guidance
Hello! Nice to meet everyone! I’m on my weight loss journey from 143 to hopefully 115 lb as a 5’2 female who’s 23 yrs old. Needless to say I’m good about my calorie tracking however I have a hormonal IUD (impacts my weight/metabolism) and I also take Adderall (20-30 mg per day) which I’m told can impact appetite (makes you…
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What weighs ___ lbs?
This is so random but it’s kind of a fun way to visualize how much weight you’ve lost- Google ‘what weighs ____lbs?’ Inserting the exact amount you’ve lost. Someone mentioned in another group they lost 6 lbs and someone else replied saying they lost a whole chihuahua haha! For example- I have lost 23.2 lbs so far so I have…
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I'm finally losing weight!
I'm an old pro on MyFitnessPal.com and after many years of trying unsuccessfully I am only now finally starting to lose weight. (After kicking my calories up from 1200/1400 to 1600/1800 a day.) Apparently I was starving myself before. Now, I am losing 0.5 to 1 lb. per day. I credit my prayers to God. I adore Jesus Christ,…
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Day 1 again…
Hello everyone. This is Erim. I m a 52 years old and want to get in the best shape of my life. I m 5’8”. Over the last 5 years I have gone from being in the best shape of my life, weighing 159lbs to currently 185lbs. Today, I decided to get fitness pal to help me track my progress. My goal is to loose 2lbs per week for the…
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50th time is the Charm!
hello everyone! Been here a while. New to caring and staying consistent. On a weight loss journey, and a feel better journey before I turn 30!
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Protein Bars
Do you think protein bars are worth the calories if your trying to stay at 1400 cals a day?
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Hey hey hey
I am Ash. I am here to finish losing weight, I haven’t been a normal weight since 5th grade?? And I’ll be 32 this month. I’ve lost 120 over the last 10 years by moving more and eating better. I’ve also had two children in this time so I was set back many times, but thankfully never got back up to 310. I’m at 188 now and…
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Lose weight
I lost 10 more pounds I went from 232 pounds to 221 pounds I am so proud of myself. All I need is to lose 11 more pounds and I reach my goal
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🍃🍂 September Daily Check-in and Logging Challenge🍃🍂
It’s September! 🍃🍂 Jump in and join if you’re new, and if you’re already here… welcome back friends! This is your challenge, so post your individual goals and let’s get moving! 👣The focus this month is on movement of any kind. Striving for progress and not perfection. 🥰 Jill and the gang!
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My First Day on MyFitnessPal Community
Hello Everyone, I’ve just joined the community today. I’ve been using MyFitnessPal since July 22nd, focusing on macro nutrients. I’m following the lead of Ben Azadi, who wrote Metabolic Freedom, and his YouTube videos and podcasts to keep me informed and motivated. The logging of my food with this tool has made being in…
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Activity Level?
Newbie to this app here. Can anyone elaborate on activity level? I see walking the dog is listed as a activity. I walk my dog for approximately 40 minutes to an hour every day. We walk 3 miles an hour. I also do strength training at the 4 to 5 times a week. My job is a combo of work from home about half the days and the…
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Can poor sleep really make you gain belly fat?
We all know diet and exercise are big factors in weight loss, but sleep often gets overlooked. Studies show that when we don’t get enough sleep (less than 6–7 hours a night), our bodies produce more cortisol, the “stress hormone.” High cortisol is linked to storing more fat around the belly. On top of that, poor sleep also…
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Challenges for Over 65 women
Looking for others who are in the same boat!
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Hello
I’m at it again, trying get healthy for my daughter.
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Old newbie
Howdy, all! My name is Anna, and I’ve been on and off this train so many times in my adult life. Usually, I get healthy and lose weight, become complacent with my progress, then slowly fall off until I gain more than what I had lost and start the cycle all over again. I’m currently the most I’ve EVER weighed, at 193lbs.…
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Hmmm plateau
Well June 17th 2024 I was 380lbs. Today with intermittent fasting I'm around 190. Amazing but all this month I haven't dropped at all. Seams like body fighting the weightloss. Any suggestions?
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Cut That String....
I've been like a yoyo...down then back up...over and over. Hoping this time that string breaks and I can stay down. Can use all the help and support I can get…
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Back again....
Well I've had a shock to the system, I weighed myself today after leaving it far too long since the last time. My weight has spiraled out of control and I'm shameful to say hit my heaviest weight ever. Time to take accountability and sort myself out. If there is anyone who wants to join me on this journey, feel free to tag…
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Menopause Fat Gain and Muscle Loss
Hello! I am 45. I have been in medically induced menopause for roughly four months due to treatment for hormone receptor positive breast cancer. In the last three months, I have been struggling with a new (and ever-increasing) layer of fat on my thighs, hips, butt, torso, and upper arms. I have also lost substantial…
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Looking for accessible fitness options
I am 56 and living with cerebral palsy. I live in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada and I'm looking for accessible walking trails, amall walk group and where I might join a chair fitness class my the community. If anybody is in the St Catharines area and can provide info on any of these things that would be much appreciated.
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Frustrated
I have improved my diet, eat less than what I used to and cant lose weight. Dietician says that my less than 1 lb a month weight loss is good! Since Jan i have lost less than 5 lbs. My cholesterol is higher than it should be it was improving in May and despite eating little foods with cholesterol my cholesterol went up! I…
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You can't outrun a fork!
You can't outrun a fork! I know it is simple, but it is true, your exercise is great for moving, making yourself heart healthy, but no amount of exercise will make up for your FORK! For weight management it's all about the Fork what you eat. I have separated what I do and what I eat into two goals, distinct from each other…
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Slow Metabolism After 30 ? What Science Really Says?
People often say your metabolism drops once you hit 30, but research shows it actually stays pretty stable until around age 60. What usually changes is lifestyle and less movement, muscle loss, stress, or sleep issues , not a sudden crash in calorie burn. The good news is strength training, staying active, and eating…
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Hey!
I’ve been using mfp for quite some time off and on, but have never used the community feature and want to give it a go! I’ve been through a bunch of huge life changes this year and have gained weight, so really wanting to lock in and get back to my 60kg goal by summer! It’s almost the end of winter here in Melbourne,…
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Deducting the Hair Extensions weight gain! 💇
Doh! Wow, how insane is this? I was so close to my weight loss goal. I ate a big meal the night before so I chose not to weigh in the next morning, Saturday. Well, I had an appointment to get 18-22 inches long extensions without thinking to weigh it or myself first. Immediately afterwards I thought, uh-oh!!!! So, I'm stuck…
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Positie vibes!!
Hello. New to this platform, thanks, in advance, forv the patience. I'm excited to finally start my walk on this weight loss journey. It's been a long time coming. I'm open to new information and tips from those who have made it to their goals. Hope you meet ya'll soon!
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Coming back to fitness pal over 11 years
Hey everyone I'm Joy, I'm coming back to Fitness pal and haven't been really consistent until recently and I will admit that by Father YAHWEH ELOHIM blessings and grace in Jesus Christ of Nazareth mighty name I'm way more intentional on how I eat my food and what I cook. I've seen the scale go down and I'm thankful. I…
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Summer shred thread
creating this discussion as a form of accountability for myself. I’m currently 78.2kg and would like to get down to 60kg by summer (I’m in Australia so summer is in December). Going to be posting my daily intakes, weight changes and overall experiences. I’ll be having roughly 1500 calories per day, and live a moderately…