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Hi, I am new
Hello, I am new here. I have seen this site before while searching calories in food or similar things, but this is my first time joining! I just started adding info on here. I am here to lose weight, get in shape, which I’ve been doing for a couple of months. I have a start, but always wanting to learn more! I would love…
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Meal prep for returning to the office.
I am having to return to the office after working remote for 3 years. Over the three years I lost 37-40 pounds depending on the day. I am looking for suggestions for keeping the weight off and losing and 20 more pounds. My days start about 3:45am, I have an hour drive one way and my work day doesn’t allow for much…
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Hello
Hello everyone. My name is Mukul Mrinal Hembrom. I am from India. I am here with a goal of losing weight and avhieve a good body shape.
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Calorie deficit
I do 16:8 IF and eat Lunch and dinner and nothing in between. If I burn 600 calories according to my Apple Watch fitness ring and basal metabolism is 1300 calories, how many calories should I be eating daily to create a deficit and see 1-2 pounds weight loss weekly? Also, I am vegan so how much should my Carb:Fat:protein…
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Tracking Calories in a deficit
Wondering what other fitness professionals do. This may be along post, but would love to hear what you are doing. This is a sample: I set a clients calories at 3000, after about 3 weeks of maintaining weight, we decide to do a calorie deficit. So let's say I now have them eating 2750 calories. They are supposed to eat this…
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Weight loss and knee replacement
Over the course of a decade, I lost 40 lbs from my all time high. I knew the extra weight was hard on my knees but didn’t realize the extent. I had my right knee replaced after losing the 40 lbs, then a month ago (after losing another 10 lbs) I had my left knee replaced. What a difference that 10 lbs makes in my recovery!…
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Kinda newish
I am 40 yr old (this year) mother of one, 9 yr old boy. I am wanting to lose 30 pounds at least. I have been on the app for a while now. I am trying to diet, being celiac (40 yrs) and now with gout (2months). I am having a hard time staying with the app cause of limitations. Does anyone use the full app buy paying the…
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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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Need Motivation, Tips, and Accountability
Hello everyone! I made this account when I had a motivational kick one week in college and wanted to lose weight (hence the username). Now it’s 10 months post-graduation, and I’m 27 pounds heavier. I’m in my early 20s, 5’7” and 272 pounds. This week some of my clothes were fitting tight and I decided to check in and weigh…
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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!!