Weight Loss

Change in calorie deficit
Hello. I have been working to get down to my goal weight since March 2024. Currently I have lost almost 60lbs, but still have around another 60 to go. For the last month or so, MFP has told me that my daily calorie intake should be about 1,370 cal, but today, when I changed my weight indicating I have lost 4 lbs, my new…
Wegovy Day 1 Getting started 11/16/2024
Greetings! Got up today knowing this is the new journey that I'm starting. My sister and her husband have been doing the shots now one year. They have both lost over 60-70 pounds each. I begged my doctor for help and he only wanted me to do the stomach surgery. I decided not to do it after speaking to the dietician and…
New Participant!
Hello, I’ve been a member of MFP for a while but first time posting. I’m here to be fit with a purpose of a quality, healthy life. I look forward to sharing inspiration and encouragement during my journey. Cheers!
Back and ready to rumble!
Hello, my name is Chelsea. Technically I've been a MFP member for several years but I haven't really used it consistently and never ventured into the forum, so I figure I should probably introduce myself. I'm a 32 year old cis woman living in California with my husband and daughter trying to establish healthy habits while…
Countdown to 2025! (2nd half of the year)
Hi everyone! Can you believe we're in the second half of the year? I welcome anyone who would like to make a fresh start so we can enter the new year with improved health and fitness. Beginning Monday, July 1st, 2024, please feel free to jump right in wherever you are on your journey and share. This is a non-competitive,…
❤️⭐️2024 Weekly Weigh-in Challenge⭐️❤️
Happy 2024 to you! Welcome to our weekly weigh in challenge! 2024 is about you and creating your personal goals toward weight loss and wellbeing. We are here to join you on your journey and encourage and support you. You can start now or wait until January. Latecomers can jump in and join the challenge any time this year.…
Lady Magenta *Update* I am no longer lonely here, now I feel I belong
I have lost 30 lbs in 75 days. The scale showed 318 lbs today in the morning. I started at 348 in September. :) I don't even know if weight loss is the most important achievement right now. So much has changed. It seems it finally 'clicked', and I am in command of the food I eat. Perhaps I finally understood that food is…
30lbs in 6 months
Hello, My name is Stephanie. I am 30 yrs young and I have always had trouble with losing weight. I want to come here and brag on my achievement of my weight please don’t judge. The heaviest I have been is 265lbs on May 2024. I currently weigh 235lbs Nov 2024. I am so proud of myself and I still have a long way to go for my…
New to the app
Hey there, I'm Rae. I was told of this app by a friend so I downloaded it. I've been on a weight loss journey for a while but since July 24 I've had to lose weight ready for surgery for my gallbladder removing. Tuesdays are my weigh in days and as from today (week 20 since diagnosis) ive lost 28.1kg since July with a…
JUST NEED A FREN TO LOSE TOGETHER DAILY
I will not call this a challenge but I need a fren at the START.. DURING... ENDING. We lose TOGETHER DAILY.. I need to lose 150lbs but the first hurdle is the hardest. I know ..been trying over 10years amd still looking at the first hurdle :D Will you be my fren?
Getting Fit
Hello everyone. My name is Vinny, and I am a 71 year old male who has been an athlete attempting to stay fit my entire adult life. I have had my ups and downs, but never give up! In the last 5 years I have had 5 different surgeries, and each one sets me back while recovering. I know I will accomplish my goals again. How…
Embracing Self-Love & Food Balance – My Journey Begins Here
Hi, MyFitnessPal community! 👋 I’m excited to share my journey and connect with others who may be on a similar path. My name is Hannah, and I’m here with some deeply personal goals tied to health, self-love, and a renewed relationship with food and fitness. My Journey So Far I've had a complex relationship with food and…
New journey with GLP-1 and a new lifestyle!
Hello, My name is Kat! I am new to My Fitness Pal, but I am no stranger go trying to lose weight. I have severe PCOS along with other health conditions that have made it practically impossible to try and lose weight. I have tried just about every diet there is and none have worked over the last 10 years. I know that if I…
Friend’s weight loss challenge
Let’s start a challenge to see who can lose the most weight before Christmas. I realize it’s not an ideal time but let’s use this to help each to be accountable and support one another!!
1KG per month for 12 months! 🤸‍♂️🤸🤸‍♀️Weight loss resistant club!
Those who have 1. Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, Thyroid, metabolic syndrome ect) 2. Pshycological problems ( stress eating, bulimia) 3. Gastrointestinal problems ( GORD, ulcers) and unable to lose weight as fast as others and get disheartened , welcome here for slow but steady progress. We shall target 1 kg or more weight…
Well, Oprah, thanks but "No" (Update Lady Magenta now 25 lbs)
I was wondering when someone would notice my weight loss. Even for a big lady like me, 25 lbs is a lot. I can feel it. I have left the 5x tunic blouse behind and I am now wearing a very loose 4x tunic soon to be replaced with a 3 X. I know, most of you can gratefully not relate and I hope you will never get that big. But,…
🐰 BLC 56 FALL ROUND - It's Never too Late! Join our BLC 56 White Rabbits Team!🐰
Introducing the BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE -- More fondly referred to as the BLC! Join the BLC and make lifelong like-minded friends for support and finally reach your goals! The BLC Invites You to Join in with the White Rabbit Team Now. You'll learn the ropes, share support and encouragement, then you'll be ready to choose…
I have hit a plataeu for about 2 months after losing 23kgs. What am I doing wrong ?
Hi fellow health enthusiasts, I have a question about what I might be doing wrong with my diet and exercise routine. After losing around 23 kg, my weight has plateaued, and it’s a bit frustrating because I feel my diet has been on point. I eat plenty of vegetables, lentils, nuts, and freshly squeezed juices. I also fast…
What protein powder do you use? (weight loss)
Hi all, I'm based in Australia. Started MFP again after successfully losing a lot of weight last decade, then gaining it all back and more. I'm struggling to meet my protein goals, and keep going way beyond fat goals trying meats/dairy. So I'm looking for a protein powder. The internet says a whey protein isolate is the…
Wanting to lose weight but not muscle
Hiiii ^_^ I’m currently working at a 1400 cal deficit right now and have lost almost 10kg (22lbs) but I want to work on strengthening my muscles and having a fit appearance rather than a skinny appearance, how do I go about achieving my goal? What should I start eating more of to reduce muscle loss and do I continue…
I'm so hungry!
I'm not meeting my calorie deficit goals very well, but I'm still starving. Nearly 700 calories over the other day and I was still so hungry. Today I'm starving unto feeling like I'm going to throw up after dinner and already over my calorie goal. I'm breastfeeding, but that should only be around 300 extra calories. I…
Tips for Managing Side Effects on Ozempic?
Hi everyone! I’ve been using Ozempic for about 6 months now and have definitely gone through some ups and downs with the side effects. Here are a few tips that worked for me: 1. Nausea: I found that taking Ozempic in the evening, after a small meal, helped reduce nausea a lot. Also, ginger tea has been my best friend!…
Is sub 1000 calories a good deficit to be in to lose body fat
I’m 5,11 and weigh 193 pounds. I’d like to get to 180 quickly as I’ve been struggling with my body fat percentage for awhile now
I have lost 20 lbs in six weeks and have never felt more alone~!
I didn't know if I wanted to cry or laugh this morning. I have lost 20 pounds in six weeks. I am doing my thing. I signed up here but I am not sure why anymore. I can log my food and can read posts and stories, but I can't interact with anybody. Nobody answered when I introduced myself here and I have 0 friends -not sure…
Back at it after pregnancy
My name is Anna, after my first I gained a lot of weight. So, I got this app and lost 35lbs in like 9 months. Then I went through some hard times, had another child and gained back 20lbs of what I had lost. So I'm back at it after baby #2. I'm 5'8 255lbs 26 years old and breastfeeding. Any tips for sustainable meals to…
(Question for the ladies) How do you manage to lose weight with pcos?
Hello, been struggling alot to lose Weight. I eat the recommendation calories and exercise but can't seem to lose weight. I wanna ask you all, what do you . Any recipies you love which are low calories ?

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