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Introduction
My name is Jeremy. I’m 42 and motivated to lose a lot of body fat. No tricks, or shortcuts. I want to do this the right way, and hold myself accountable. SW 400, CW 375. Let’s do something we’ve never done before.
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Trying to step back into the community
Hi everyone! I'm Andrew, and I've been on MFP since 2013ish. In 2016, I had a mild health scare at 306 lbs and, through walking, going to the gym, healthier food decisions, and with the help of MFP, I dropped to 186 and virtually fixed my health problem (which was an irregular heart beat and PACs). I was literally in the…
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64 and diagnosed with AFib
Have always been active and healthy but also on the plump side. Wake up call when I started getting short of breath, dizzy and fatigued. Ended up in ER and diagnosed with Afib. Long story short, I have it under control but on meds that I want to get off of. Need to lose 30 lbs of body fat but gain muscle. The trainer at my…
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Proper Human Diet
Read ...Lies my doctor told me, by Dr. KEN BERRY It will change your life and your relation with food. It is not a diet so much as a way of life. The benefits my husband and I have gained already are amazing. Overall better health, losing weight, increased energy, improved labs, fewer medications, decreased inflammation…
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Sign UP! MAY 2024 Registration for Fat 2 Fit Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group is open!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? 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 MAY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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Normal to gain weight at first especially if also just quit drinking?
I’ve been many sizes throughout my life but recently shot up 40 pounds and 6 dress sizes in a matter of less than 3 months. I also just quit drinking again after a relapse. Is it normal that right now I’m still gaining weight despite altering habits? ALSO: any suggestions for maintaining motivation when drinking or binge…
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Once lost 15 kg, now I'm back for more
I lost 15 kg by counting calories but thyroidism had ruined everything before I realized! Now I want to lose 20 kg or so in a reasonable amount of time, say a year. Already lost 5 kg in 30 days on the app but looking for more until I hit my best weight!
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Giving this app a go
My name is Brian and I’m from Colorado. I’m giving this app a go. I’ve been on my journey for a few years now, and made great gains. I’m always looking for new ideas, and changing things up to increase gains. I’d be more than happy to talk about my personal journey and successes, along with failures along the way. Always…
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New here - friends?
Hi guys, I’m new-ish. I used to use MFP years ago but haven’t returned until today. I’m doing a May challenge and truing to lose 5-10lbs and could really use friends/supporr.
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What's up?
Hi! I'm Lori! Out here in UT where it snowed yesterday, May 5. That's just spring in utah...never know what you'll get. Glad to be getting started again to healthy up.
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FAT 2 FIT Challenge and Weigh-Loss Group - MAY 2024 Registration is OPEN!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? 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 MAY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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Not able to loose weight ?
"Despite exercising daily for an hour, adopting intermittent fasting for the past three days, and maintaining a balanced diet with occasional homemade junk food, my weight remains unchanged at 69.70 kilograms. Any insights into why I'm not seeing any weight loss progress?"
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How do you folks not just ‘eat along’ w your significant other/family?
Hi! Recently rapidly gaining weight and what my doctor and I are pinpointing is that I tend to keep pace w whoever I’m around (around bf who is 6’4 and active, I’m 5’4 my job isn’t). I’m trying to make better choices but it’s tough and time consuming. My fall back is eating whatever and whenever he eats. How to work on…
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Looking for motivation
Hi there y’all! I’ve been on this weight loss journey about a year now. 16 months ago I had a stroke caused by an artery dissection and I nearly died. I gained a bunch of weight being bed rest for a few months and finally decided to take my life back in my control! I am down 68 lbs from my highest and certainly on the…
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Day 1 of my weight loss journey
Hey! I’m new here. I have a big goal of losing 60lbs by the end of the year. I have a plan of breaking my goal into 2 smaller goals. Currently- I’m 229lbs and my goal is 170lbs. My short term goal? Lose 30lbs(get into the 100’s), by my birthday which is June 17th. Exactly 12 weeks! Focusing on cardio and calorie deficit.…
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For weight loss, do you eat back the calories you've burned?
I've heard mixed answers before and was wondering what the general consensus is.
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Protein Goal
What should my protein goal be? I’m 5 foot 7 inches 330 pounds going into a calorie deficit at 2000
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Hi, what have people found to be the best storage bag/container to freeze meals?
I plan to batch cook and weigh/portion out to then freeze. I'm planning on doing this with curries, chicken tikka pieces, soups etc. Also, if anyone has any recipes/advice on what other foods freeze well, I would appreciate any help/advice offered :) Thanks in advance :)
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Lost 25 pounds since January
Before start of year I weighed 402 when I was last checked at my Doctor's in October. Despite waiting on SSI case and living in a weird state due to the above managed to lose 25 pounds and last two weigh ins I was 377/378. Certain things got easier and am now in PT to help build my core as walking was causing back pain. I…
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Saying hi
I could really use support on this journey. I hope this format will be ok for me.
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Endometriosis ladies UK?
Hey! I've recently had my first lap for stage four endometriosis and I'm am currently 4 weeks post op. Are there any ladies here looking or trying to lose weight that also have endo? I'm looking to lose half a stone to begin with and anything else would be a bonus! I'm getting married May 2025 also, so looking to get…
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Record for Signing In??????
Way back in December 2012, our youngest son had a major surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. On the way home he commented that he would like to see both my wife and me live a lot longer by losing some weight and for my wife to quit smoking (She did a year ago in March). He gave me the link to myfitnesspal and suggested I try…
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What should my marco be set ?
I'm doing 1200 Calories a day. What is the percentage of my macro should be for weight loss?
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high protien breakfast
I need a high protein, mod carb breakfast that is not cereal based! I currently have two boiled eggs and toast but I will soon get sick of this. Most of my carbs are divided into breakfast and snacks, so I do not want to put most of my carbs into this one meal. I am not keen on meat for breakfast either. Any ideas? Or am I…
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Losing weight - again! Losing with maintenance in mind, over 40 looking for MFP friends
I maintained for years but unfortunately last few years, managing health condition, lockdowns, age, change in lifestyle - I have to go back to weight loss. I would love some support by like minded people. I am believer that I need to lose weight with maintenance in mind, only do things I hope to do long term, modest…