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Intermittent fasting 20/4 + low carb, high protein
Hi there I'm Amy. I'm 47 years old and my top weight was 268 lbs. I do have PCOS and lupus but my weight had got completely out of control. I started a very low carb, high protein diet about 3 months ago and then add it in intermittent fasting at 16/8 to start off with and now, I'm doing the 2 meal, 20/4 currently. I'm…
100 Calories
Hello! What are everyone's favorite 100 calorie snacks?
Keto - What worked for you?
I tend to do Keto, and then fall off the wagon because it’s just hard to satisfy myself and I miss certain meals. On top of, I begin to plateau. I’ve heard it’s good to kickstart yourself again by eating carbs every now and then. If so, how often? How long? And how much? Or has anyone ever done like keto during the week,…
Hi, I’m Daniela
how are you all doing today? Anyone looking to improve performance and longevity? Anyone trying to understand what’s the best diet for your body needs? I hope this app helps! Have a great day
Diabetic on a mission
Add me! I need friends to keep me motivated and I’ll do the same! I’m from New Jersey, mother of 2 and I’m here to control and possibly reverse my type 2 diabetes. Let’s go!
New/not new! Just starting back 😊
Hello! I’m just starting back into health and fitness after having my third baby in 4 years. I work EMS, like to read, and always needing motivation!
Morrocan lamb chops with tenderstem brocolli kale samphire pine nuts & garlic..what are you having?
Hello MyFitnessPal Community! First Time User
Hello All: One week ago I started to change the way I eat. My plan: eat smaller portions and limit carbohydrates in particular. So far after one week, I do notice a small difference in how I feel--very positive! I plan to try to lose one pound a week for one year, so my plan is to lose approx 50 pounds in one year. I weigh…
Looking for a cheerleader
Hello! I am new to this app and also new to using a Fitbit. A few years ago I lost 50 lbs and I was able to keep it off for a long time. I’ve gained it all back plus a little more over the last several months due to a life breakdown. I’m ready to get back and lose the weight again. I’m much more serious about it this time…
Accountability Partner
Looking for accountability partners! Recently pre diabetic, need to loose weight and develop healthy eating habits. Looking to loose 45 lbs to start, but having full knee replacement in 6 weeks so exercising is limited.
What's the deal with low carb diets?
I don't understand why carbs would be "bad". Anything in excess is bad but I know some people that swear by carb cutting and low carb diets. A certain someone close to me keeps inquiring as to why I'm not cutting carbs instead of calories. ⚫ Is it healthier? ⚫ Is weight loss faster? ⚫ Does the body burn more calories when…
Just starting
Hi! I just started my fitness pal 2 days ago and lost 2 lbs already! I am 61 and have tried the Keto diet lately. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and after a week of keto my sugar dropped from 158 to 107! But then my Cholesterol went way up so now I am attempting to customize an eating and exercising plan to…
Over 70 ... anyone been successful at this age??
I've struggled with my weight all my life. Back in the early 90's I lost 60 lbs (highest weight ever 234--but I'm 5'2") now I'm back to 201 and I am struggling big time. I am T2 diabetic with an A1c of 7.8. I am off and on low carb. Definitely ADDICTED to carbs. I have arthritis and cannot walk like I used to. I can maybe…
Low Carb
Hi there. Thoughts on low carb lifestyle? It seems I’ve had the best success with that since going off BC. Following low carb, I was able to lose some of the weight I’ve gained since going off BC. I follow a vegan lifestyle and would like to eat more holistically within that realm, instead of focused on low carb, but I…
Intro Time -- Long Time Lurker
Hi! My name is John. I'm 43 and have a 4 year old son. I love cooking, bourbon, and craft beer. It had been a couple years since my last physical, due to covid and just not scheduling one... The NP that did the physical would not let me leave without heart medication (20mg of Lisinopril, daily. My labs came back with not…
Looking for accountability friends
Hello! I am not new but am back after most of this year off. It has been a year of grief and loss for my family and it has been a hard recovery. Spring and summer is almost here and I have so much to look forward to and get ready for! ❤ I am back at it with more strength then I've had in a while. 💪I need this!!
Battling prediabetes and fatty liver
Hi everyone! My name is Anne. I'm 40-ish, married and mom to an awesome 20 year old. I teach K-2 students with Autism. I lost my mom to cancer two years ago and I've definitely let myself slide. I've been feeling pretty gross lately. Last week I ended up in the ER with what they thought was an upper GI bleed. Thankfully…
Ready.Set.Go!
Hello everyone. Here I am again….going down this long dark road that I have been down many times before. But….something is different this time. I feel different, I’m not dreading it, I’m not pissed off at skinny people….I’m just ready to be me, my best and right now….I am not. So ready.set.go! I am a mom of 3 beautiful…
Trying something new, to make some changes.
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I am trying this app out to better help me change my eating and exercise habits.. I used to be very athletic but since graduating from college and starting my career as a Registered Nurse things have changed a lot. Suffered from depression in the last year which has taken a huge toll on…
Net carb tracking
I signed up for a premium trial and I'm trying to go lower carb. The low carb plan says you can turn on net carbs on settings but I can't seem to. Has this function been removed? Thank you!
Newbie Here
Hi MFP-ers, My name is Ed and basically I broke my back last year, gained a LOT of weight - 88 lbs. Now its time to lose around 10% per month. Is that too much?
Add me for friends
Looking to add more people for a support group to reach goals. Feel free to add me and I’ll do the same :)
Hi im new
Hello, I'm new to the community of my fitness pal. I'm a mum with multiple health problems and want to lose weight to feel better about myself. I have a dog who I can walk slowly with which I really enjoy. I'm type 1 diabetic which is a pain in the butt 😆
Hello Newbie from WI here
Hi, 38yr old needing to get back into her heathy eating habits again. Thought I'd give this a try, I used Fitness pal 10+ years ago so much I am sure is different now. I suffer from migraines and they flare up when I eat excessive carbs, so that is my #1 reason to get back to eating healthy, then to get off the extra…
Recipes vs ingredients
I added a recipe to MFP, and it calculated 30g total carbs. However, when I look up each individual ingredient in MFP using the same measurements as the recipe, my calculations total 20.3. Anyone know why this discrepancy?
2022 Year for Improvement
36 y/o returning from injury. Out of PT and now looking to get into a better routine, lose the excess fat and regain muscle. Change body composition and improve overall health. I started the year at 225lbs and I'm down to 208.8lbs. New to this app and the idea of being part of a community. Just want to feel healthy…
Just joined
Hi everyone. I am Jenny. I am 65 years old and have always struggled with my weight. I am looking to lose 20 kgs to start with. I am currently 92kgs having lost 1.3kgs in 3 days by following this plan. I am struggling to get enough fats and proteins without increasing the carbs. So any help would be greatly appreciated.…
New!
Hello, everyone! I've been using MFP since October to track with, and am now getting deeper into it. I especially need to get a handle on my carb intake, which is too much, as I've been told I'm pre-diabetic, and also my cholesterol is creeping up. I'd like to think I don't need to lose weight, but losing a few would…

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