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  • Almost 5 years. Lost 145 pounds over about 17 months (6/1/18 - 10/31/19) and have maintained +/- 3 pounds since (170 pounds target goal weight; 171 today). Male, NS current age 72.
    in Anyone Lost Over 30 and kept it off for more than 5 years, who doesn't work in the fitness industry Comment by mtins71 May 2023
  • "What was the 1 thing which started your weight loss or helped you in losing weight?" At age 67 being totally repulsed by weighing 315 pounds, being 5'8" tall, with numerous (on medication) "ailments" and being told pretty directly that unless I corrected my weight and health I wouldn't have much of a future. Lost 145…
    in Write just 1 tip which triggered your weight loss. Comment by mtins71 March 2023
  • Male current age 71 NS. My journey started June 1, 2018 when I was 67 years old. Tipped the scale at 314 pounds, 53+ inch waist, size 54 portly suit size, 49BMI. Had the good fortune of connecting with a nutrition coach that got me headed in what was a good direction for me - 4 focuses during my weight loss period: 1.…
    in Success after 50? Please share! Comment by mtins71 July 2022
  • 1503 days as of today. Lost 141 pounds between June 1, 2018 and November 2019 (315 pounds beginning weight down to 174 pounds final weight). Been on maintenance since that time and holding at 174 (+/- 2 pounds).
    in Consecutive Days Logging in Comment by mtins71 July 2022
  • Apr 27 9:20AM PDT - iPhone MFP App (current IOS installed) 1. Apr 21-24 : No ability to sync MFP iPhone App (with Mac desktop MFP website account), no recipe adds or modification capabilities, faulty foods data bank (hit and miss) and cannot close out without losing data. 2. Apr 25-27 : iPhone App not connecting at all…
    in Unable to Create New, Edit Existing Foods/Meals/Recipes, Quick Add, Sync, and/or Login - Resolved Comment by mtins71 April 2022
  • Male 70 NS. Between June 1, 2018 and Sept 2019 I lost 145 pounds (315 lbs to 170 lbs) and have maintained new weight (+/- 3 lbs) to current date (1,321 consecutive days logging into MFP). I am getting ready to go back onto a new weight loss regimen with the goal of getting down -15 more pounds to get to a final target…
    in Whats the most people have lost with this app? Comment by mtins71 January 2022
  • Couldn't agree more with the "WANNA" factor. My "WANNA" factor came in the form of a jarring "trigger moment" . . . specifically May 29, 2018 . . . the day I weighed in at my doctor's office and the scale showed 314 pounds!! It was at THAT moment that my decades of denial caught up with me. I went to the car and sat in the…
    in The Wanna Diet Comment by mtins71 June 2021
  • - How much ENERGY you now have - How you sleep MUCH better and sounder - How easily it is to now admit to your wife, "Hey, it's kind of chilly!". - How expensive it is to keep adjusting your wardrobe (I went from 315 lbs to 173 pounds) - How expensive it is when you discover how well your clothes now fit and how good you…
    in What nobody tells you about losing weight Comment by mtins71 December 2020
  • * 144 pound weight loss over 18 months * Successful maintenance past 7 months Reaffirming comments received (thank you!!): * Wow, you look fantastic! You look so healthy and in good shape! * I completely did not recognize you! * You should be proud of what you've accomplished and continue to accomplish! Too frequently…
    in Things people say when you lose weight Comment by mtins71 August 2020
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