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How do I go about losing weight
Hey my name is Josh I'm new to the losing weight thing I usually would always be skinny but over the last 5 years situations have led me to become a very active eater and I went from 180 to 255 currently I'm 5'7 my question is how do I lose weight purposely I did some light searching and seen I need to be at a 1000 calorie…
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Not the Success I had Hoped for ...but
Today was the big day. A jump on the scale and I would finally see the 50-pound weight loss I had been aiming for and not just that. I would also finally see a weight starting with a “2,” and I would leave the 3-hundred numbers behind me for good. I had worked so hard, so much has changed since last September. I stepped on…
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Hi! I'm Mariah ❤️
I used to LOVE introductions! Now, I feel silly. Howevr, I still find myself doing. You've heard the saying, "It takes a village", right? In this case, I need a city! 😄 🤣 My obvious goal is to lose weight, keep it off and build better habits. Losing weight has been my goal for..like ever? I'm at my highest weight and I've…
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The Ultimate Accountability Challenge - Please Join Us for March
The March 2025 Edition of the Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC) is now open and ready to welcome you! The UAC is a positive and supportive community with old and new members from all over the world. We focus on three simple daily actions that can create big life changes. The “challenge” portion is simple. Whether you…
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Exercise and weight spikes
I’m doing very well since 1/1, but I see a definite trend: I do bigger workouts on certain days, and these are often followed by a 1-2lb weight spike the next day. (An exception is if I do cardio and don’t properly hydrate.) This is kind of new as I get older. I associate it with a little swelling, which goes away in…
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Progress and patience
Finally seeing some results of my less than 100 g of carbs a day. Been eating high protein and as low as possible carb for four weeks. Two Thai boxing sessions a week. Two gym days a week. 6000 steps minimum per day. Just water and coffee. No alcohol. Starting weight 98kg mid Feb Current weight 89 kg. 2 inches off waist…
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New to the journey
hello my fellow health junkies I’ve decided to really lock in on my fitness and healthy lifestyle change . I will be starting the 75 hard challenge this week and I nervous but very excited !! Any suggestion ??
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Tips for a person with ARFID
Hello! I am trying to lose weight :) I have Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and it can cause extreme sensory issues in food for me. I grew up in a non-ingredient household and gained weight due to the junk food. Now, Im trying to lose all that weight. I'm trying to find some decent food tips/recipes. I like:…
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😊💐I am constantly amazed by my success!! TY 2025 Spring 5% Community Challenge Team!
Yesterday (March 8th) I finished a challenge so close to my heart the 2025 Winter 5% Community Challenge team!! WHY is this so close to my heart? I've been able to go from 288 lbs to 175 lbs over my years with the 5% Seasonal challenges, and maintain for 7 years this weight around the 175 mark (From 163 to 180 but no…
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Creatine
Hi! I workout regularly 5-6 times a week for years. I recently gained weight and assuming age related/pre-menopause. I started tracking my foods for 3 weeks, and I can see the big loss of inflammation! However my weight hasn’t changed at all. Do I need to stop taking creatine everyday ? I take a scoop of creatine with…
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What are healthy foods I can buy? I have PCOS, Obesity, and Type 2 also.
We only go grocery shopping once every 2 weeks so I would like to know some healthy foods that would last that long. Also my husband refuses to buy me protein drinks, protein powders, uncooked meat (it has to be precooked, deli, in a pouch or canned), no vegan meats or other vegan products. Also have a budget of 50 to 70…
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Obese Girl Looking To Get Healthy, Hello!!
I am newish to MFP because I downloaded the app and signed up a long time ago but stopped using it after a year. But here I am back again on MFP starting back up again logging in my food. I have been morbidly obese in the 400s for over 10 years now and I want to become a healthy 200 pounds. I have problems with binge…
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Hey
Hi ! First day done ! Feeling motivated - but I always do at the beginning of the week .. tend to fail as the week goes on! Wanting to lose a stone 🙌🏼
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I am still learning
I’m still learning this app so bare with me. I’m 42 and on a weight loss journey due to gaining a significant amount of weight over the last few years. I am currently in a weight program pursuing bariatric surgery. If yah got any pointers for beginner style exercises at home for fat people lemme know. And fyi- I’ve been…
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🌷🥳🌷Announcing 2025 Spring 5% Challenge: Healthy Habits 🌷🥳🌷
2025 Spring Healthy Habits Theme: Getting Back to Basics In accordance with the Celebration of the first challenge, the Healthy Habits theme is “Getting Back to Basics.” The very first 5% challenge was very basic. The focus was mostly on fitness, with little information about Healthy Habits. As leaders, we love that many…
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Weight loss journey
I am 323 lbs on a weight loss journey to get my looks back, my health back, and my power back. I miss myself and because of the fat I don’t even recognize my own face anymore.
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Female 200# 50yrs start 1/25/25
Looking for similar experiences with someone. Friendly and encouraging type
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Looking for friends!
Hi all, Been on this app for over 10 years and January of this year is the heaviest I've ever been at 106kg/234lb! 31 years old so I've decided to get myself into gear, not happy with how I've treated my body over the last few years. Lost 4kg so far in January! I'm looking for some friends so we can see each other's feeds…
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New to Fitness Pal, Want to learn about macro counting.
Hello! I am new to the app and looking to learn. At age 51, I started my weight loss and fitness jouney in October 2024. I lost 5 pounds pretty fast, after the holidays focused again. my weight fluctuates a 1.5 after the weekends, but I'm down another 5 pounds since January 1st. (10 lbs overall). i’d like to lose another…
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Crushing it at 46!
Getting back into tracking food after taking a break for the last several months. I love weight lifting and wellness and if anyone is looking for partners on this journey, let me know! Excited to be back here!
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Best started kit for home workouts?
I'm just starting out and don't want to spend money on a gym membership due to schedule limitations with the gyms in my area. I have a sit down stationary bike, and an elliptical. For weights, I have stretch bands that came with a bar and handles that are suppose to be the equivalent of weights up to 35lbs. (Step on the…
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Why am I gaining weight still?
I have stayed under 1500 calories everyday for over a week with on average 2 hrs of working out a day a hour of lifting and a hour of cardio but I went up 1 pound why is this?
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Hello!
Hello, my name is Jolene! I am new here and I am 29 years old turning 30, this year. I am on my weight loss journey as my body drastically changed after having kids, I've already lost 40 lb 😊
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Hi
hello I’m on the road! Trying lose weight use to be nearly 13 stone now just above 12 stone but trying to figure what to eat as I’m eating healthier no snacks or takeaways just normal basics like but it is super hard as I feel so hungry don’t know how u people control it? I’m doing gym but feeling quite hungry after
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Introducing me, Luisa 😊
Hi all! My name is Luisa. I live in rural Nebraska, work a full-time job and enjoy social gatherings and hanging with my husband on my time off. Iam here hoping to lose 50+ lbs. Could use some motivation.. Here's to success with My Fitness Pal!!
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Couch to 5K (C25K) beginners group
Anyone recently started C25K? I completed the program in 2016 and it was great. I was running 30/40 minutes 3x a week non stop for over a year after, so I know it works! Starting again after not running for years and it’s like I’ve never ran in my life. Was it this hard to start last time?😰 Just completed W1D2 today with…
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🥰❤️February Daily Logging and Weigh in Challenge😍❤️
Happy February! This month is about self-care and being kind to yourself. You are a wonderful person and you deserve to love and take care yourself. What is your goal this month? How do you hope to achieve it? Whether you’re just starting out with the group, or if you’ve been here awhile, we’re so glad that you’re on the…