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Hello, my goal is to reduce my body fat to 12%-15%
Hello. i am Pai, 27 year old male. I have been working out for quite some time (but on and off for abt 2 years) but i did not maintain my diet so that i became obese. Now that I am all planning to change myself in body recomposition. My current weight is 78.6kg now with body fat 19.4%. My goal is to reach 12-15% by the end…
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New to myfitnesspal
Hi I'm Alice. I have always struggled with weight problems. Have tried many different programs where I have done well for 5-6 months then lost motivation and returned to being a junk food junkie. My weight is now causing some real health problems. I want to loose weight so my joints won't hurt so much and I can have more…
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Hello , new here!
Hi my names Travis. I am from Connecticut, USA. I’ve been easing into the 20/4 fasting for roughly almost 7 weeks. I am overweight, current weight is 242lbs. I have lost about 5.2lbs. Height 5’10”. Scale says 71% muscle 29% body fat. I’m comfortable enough now to monitor calorie intake. I am 17 hours into today’s fast with…
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New Scale
Freaking new scale added 10 lbs to my weight
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Oldie but a Goodie
I have been using this app on & off for a few years now. So far I have lost 63 lbs w/110 to be at my goal weight. I have just switched jobs from one horrible place to what looks like another. I have been stress eating this past week. Well I have decided two things this weekend. 1) It is a job. I can either stick it out or…
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I'm new here :) Plus size and postpartum - looking to be healthier for my kids.
Hey! I'm Hannah. I just had a little boy 2 weeks ago via an emergency C section and I already have a daughter who is 18 months. I am very overweight and though it wasn't said outright, I fear my weight caused issues with my latest pregnancy and birth. I am very unhappy about how I look and feel and I want to be a good role…
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10 pound lean muscle loss in 16 days?
I am 51 years old. I did a DEXA scan before starting Carnivore diet and then 16 days into the diet. The scan told me I went from 148 lean muscle to 138. 2.5 pounds of fat loss. The scanner said muscle and water is same density so the scan may have been fooled a little bit if I were dehydrated either time but not by much he…
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Motivation and community support needed
Hello wonderful people, Today I’m restarting my health journey after domestic abuse (which ended 2 years ago in court). Antidepressants and binge eating have caused me to go up by 3 dress sizes and I am pretty adamant not to step on a scale but to use my clothes as a guide. Any kind words and support would be greatly…
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Hi everyone!
I’m not exactly new here, I had this app a few years ago and decided to come back. I found this to be very helpful in my weight loss journey, and decided to utilize it once again. I successfully lost quite a bit, but I still have about 20lbs I’d like to lose. I mostly focus on my protein intake, and as far as exercise I…
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staying positive and encourager and need encouragement accountability
Hello, My name is Christina but go by Chris. I have had a very exciting life one that I can surely share as I'm not ashamed anymore with the actions. I feel that everything that life has brought me is for a reason and I choose to use it all for good of possibly helping others. I have been through a lot; I also know that…
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Suppresing Cravings?
Is eating/sucking/chewing on ice a healthy way to suppress hunger and unhealthy cravings? I do it quite often, but I wanna check
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Just came to say hello + intro
Hey, I’m Laz, I’m 23, open to friend requests and fitness support! I started my fitness and health journey a few months ago I think in May (2024). It’s now August and I think I’ve finally found what works for me and found my rhythm in losing weight. I’ve lost ~40lbs already with just learning to eat clean (it’s not super…
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Net calories?
Hi everyone. Im new to the app and don't quite understand net calories. I'm on 1200 day. Yesterday my calorie intake was 1177 and my net was 1066. Is that good? I've also had a really low one a week or so ago where I only consumed 957 and my net was 524. I have a read a bit about it and it says if its minus then I'm in…
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Starting back up AGAIN 😳
Hey there! I’m just restarting my weight loss journey AGAIN! I’m a 45 year old married mom of 2 living in Texas. I have gained and lost the same 50 lbs multiple times in the past 15 years, often using MFP. Last year, I let the stress of life get me off track again, and I put on 50 lbs. I’m also finding the weight is harder…
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🌼🌼 July Daily Weigh-in and Logging Challenge🌼🌼
Happy July! We are now in our seventh month of the year, and summer is in full-swing here! 😎 I absolutely love the start of a new, fresh month. Whether you’re just starting with this group, or you’ve been here for a while, we’re so glad you’re here on this journey with us. 🌼🌼 This year we’ve added a year-long challenge as…
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Female, late 30s, early 40s. Creating an Accountability whatsapp group. Let's lose weight Together!
Hi everyone, I'm a professional woman living in London, UK, and I've decided it's time to make a real change in my life. At 85kg, ( 20kg of which I gained gradually over the last 13 years) I have a goal to lose this 20kg over the next six months by losing 4-5kg per month. It's not just about the number on the scale—it's…
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I haven't eaten enough today, any recomondations on food to eat that are a bit higher in calories?
I've eaten 750 calories today and MyFitnessPal gave me that message, I want to be able to eat healthily while losing weight. So which foods that are higher in calories would y'all recommend? I want to lose my 12 pounds healthily
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Scared but hopeful
Hi everyone! I'm new to the community and generally new to all things health. I really need to lose weight for health purposes (and boy would I eventually love a flatter belly) but I'm scared of becoming obsessed with calorie counting and developing an eating disorder. I'm a very anxious person and I know I'm prone to…
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New Here
Hi, everyone. My name is Elena and I'm feeling anxious and excited to start this journey. A couple of months ago, I made the decision to get off of adderall, a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. For the approx. 10 years I was prescribed, I enjoyed the appetite suppressant qualities of the medication as well the boost…
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Starting Again
Hi all, I am starting the weight loss journey once again and need help and support. I am a 40yo male and looking for other guys that are interested in helping and sharing their highs and lows with me
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Neww
Hello i am rumaisa i am starting my weight loss journey from today onwards. I am right now extremely motivated and excited.
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Eating portion sizes
How do you stop yourself from overeating when something is really healthy and really yummy?
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Type 2 diabetics and weight loss
Hey. I’m looking for people that struggle with type 2 diabetes and obesity. I want to find a group of people that want to change together.
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How can a teenage girl lose weight at a good pace that doesn’t involve heavy diet and hard workouts
I want to lose weight so I can feel good about myself. Summer has definitely made an appearance with all the junk food. I’m trying going to the gym but don’t know what workouts to do that will help.
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Starting Over
Hey there!! While it may appear that I'm new, I'm not. I've been on MFP before awhile ago and decided to start fresh so I deleted my old account and started this one. And so far I've lost nearly 50 lbs. I'm looking for supportive friends, and friends ONLY. I don't care to "meet and get to know anyone better" -- as far as…
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Starting My Fitness Journey – Tips Welcome!
Hi everyone! I'm new to MyFitnessPal and excited to start my journey towards better health and fitness. Looking forward to connecting with others who are also on this journey. Any tips or advice for getting started would be greatly appreciated! 😊
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New to MyFitnessPal
Hi, I’m new to MyFitnessPal and the community. What should I expect?