Weight Loss

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.…
🍃🍂 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!
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…
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…
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…
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.
Hello
I’m at it again, trying get healthy for my daughter.
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…
Fitness pal newbie!
Hi, everyone, my names Jayla I’m currently 230lbs but prior I was 260lbs, I’ve lost 30lbs with making better food choices, and moderate exercise, my goal weight is 175lbs which is 56lbs more to go! would love to make some fitness friends! Or anyone who’s currently on the same path as I am, let’s hold each other accountable…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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!
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…
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…
Introduction
Hello Everyone! My name is Riley and I have been wanting to go onto a weight loss journey since my weight is overweight and I want to get in shape. I am willing to get any recipes that have high protein but low calorie, but any good recipes to help with weight loss is great!
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…
Getting back after a long time.
I was injured in the military and really lost motivation to continue to work out and eat healthy after I was discharged. Fast forward through several major surgeries and a Crohn’s diagnosis, I’m trying these meal plans, working on getting steps in, and doing some light cardio/light weight lifting. I am 5’1”, 229 lbs, have…
Plateau
why is it when I drop weight and start hitting my lowest weight that no matter what I do for the next couple weeks my body will go up 2-3 pounds and hold there?
From Diagnosis to Balance: My Health Journey in 2025
This year started with a shock. In January, I had bloodwork done for the first time in a while, and the results floored me: an A1C of 8.7%. I hadn’t been tracking my blood sugar before, so this was my first real diagnosis — and it came in high. At that point, I estimate I weighed about 210 pounds. One doctor recommended…
PCOS and IBS
hi everyone, i wanted to ask do i weight loss like everybody if i have PCOS and IBS? My calorie goal is 1200 per day, but im so scared that i wont loss as is expected so skipped more calories.
New to the community
I’m new to the community and restarting my fitness and weight loss journey after many years of weight gain and being diagnosed with a chronic illness. I know it will take time and I will have to make major adjustments in my diet and exercise not only to lose weight but to control my illness. I look forward to finding new…
Log food diary and workouts daily-Accountability
30 min full body strength Peleton 30 min walk
New to mfp
hi I’m 63 and started Revitalize’s a month and a half ago. I’m down 26lb
Women over 50 | Food Noise | Mounjaro | All the challenges that come during and after
Hello, My name is Lee, I'm from Melbourne Australia. I am 56 yrs old. I started my Mounjaro journey in April this year. My starting weight was 140.3kg and is now 123.1kg My goal weight is 80kg I started this post because I feel there is a need for support for those (including me) that deals with a lot of "food noise".…
Wanted to say Hello
Hi, my name is Cindi , I live on the central California coast. I am on a heath journey I never thought I would be on. I need to lose 50lbs. It seems overwhelming. But I am determined to succeed. Thank you and God Bless.

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