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Welcome to the MFP Community. :) Since you're not sure where to start, take a look at this thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest It has links to our most helpful posts, as voted by members of our community. There's a lot of info in there but…

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) Here's our largest thread for people wanting to add more friends: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176797/comment-here-if-you-want-more-friends#latest Here's a link to the FAQ about adding friends that covers both adding on the app or on the website.…

@JD_hague Welcome to the MFP Community. :) Sorry, long reply coming but I hope it helps. You need to swap or modify your current choices for things that are more calorie-dense. How many calories (or kilojoules) are in your whey shakes and how many mls are they? Are they pre-made or are you mixing them yourself? 80 grams of…

Welcome to the MFP Community, both of you. @missayumi Congratulations on taking the first steps to conquer your eating disorder. Those recovering from ED are welcome here and hopefully some others in similar situations will be along to offer suggestions and words of encouragement. Other than conquering your ED, what other…

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) There are a lot of different opinions regarding water intake. Personally, I don't track water that closely. I have a big water bottle I fill up twice a day and I drink a ton of tea and coffee. I'm well-hydrated. :) Tea and coffee are 100% water if you drink them black. A little less so if…

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Hello and welcome to all the new members! Just giving this thread a little bump because there are some very helpful links in the first post that you will want to check out.

@kizyl Welcome to MFP. It can be a bit overwhelming when you first start. I recommend taking a look at this thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 We also have a thread that simply lists "most helpful" posts, as rated by members of our…

Here's a link to the group in case anyone would like to see what it's about: :) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/138635-goal-setters

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Y'all are freaking amazing. Meanwhile, dis me: and

I can relate. Maybe it would help to set some smaller goals instead of trying to "fix" everything at once. I tend to be an all-or-nothing person, and at some point I get fed up and go back to old ways. I've recently started following this thread and observing goals that people set and how they reach them. 10 days seems…

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) Here's a great group of members who might be able to relate. They all started with at least 75 pounds to lose: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers

FYI, the internet is pretty much forever, not just MFP. ;) There are archiving sites like the wayback machine and whatnot that preserve pages every day. So even if we delete here and now, a search later might still pull up an archive of your lovely face. In terms of your posts, feel free to report them and report any…

Welcome back! What strategies do you think will help you stay at "normal" once you reach target, so that you don't yo-yo again?

Welcome to MFP and congratulations on being honest with yourself about your drinking. That's the first step to making positive changes. :flowerforyou: I've never struggled with drinking but I know people who have. Same with smoking. Each person has to figure out what's best for themselves. For some, quitting "cold turkey"…

Welcome to the MFP Community. Why are you feeling pessimistic? Don't give up when you're just starting out! Take a look at this thread, which might help you work on your mindset as you set some goals: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10613774/the-importance-of-willpower-for-weight-loss/p1

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) What are your macro goals?

Welcome back. Congratulations on losing 150 pounds! Even if you've gained some back that is still an impressive accomplishment! What did you do last time that worked so well, and do you think you need a new approach?

Welcome to the MFP Community! Gosh, surgery on both feet sounds painful and daunting! I hope you are recovering nicely and are able to be moving more comfortably soon. Assuming your birthday is at the END of May, this goal means you want to lose 2 pounds per week. If your birthday is earlier in May, your goal might be a…

Welcome back. It's a tough time right now, so be kind to yourself. :flowerforyou: What are some things you're trying now to work on your physical and mental health? Maybe we can suggest a group or a helpful thread to keep you going. :)

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) Many of our members choose intermittent fasting as a tool to help lose weight. There are a few different ways of doing it, so don't be afraid to experiment a bit. Here are a few of the more popular IF methods: OMAD (one meal a day) - As the name implies, people who follow this try to eat…

Welcome to the MFP Community, and congratulations on taking the first step! :) What foods do you like and what foods don't you like? Maybe we can offer some suggestions on foods to swap so you get better nutrition from your choices. You can eat all sorts of foods when you're trying to lose weight, as long as you are eating…

Welcome back! :) What's your current weight and what's your goal weight? That might help us offer suggestions on where to start. You'll take a different approach if you have just a few pounds to lose vs. needing to lose a substantial amount of weight. What does "take better care of my body" mean to you? One of the best…

Hi Chris, welcome to the MFP community. :) Wow, 10-15 Dr Peppers a day! Good for you for cutting back. That's a lot of sugar and caffeine (and calories). Well done on gradually increasing your walking time too. Exercise is good for your health, whether you're counting calories or not. At your height and weight, 2 pounds a…

Welcome back! What lifestyle changes are you implementing? What are some of your goals? I find the Challenges section helpful for motivation, as there are many short-term challenges that can help you set goals and stay accountable. This one seems very popular. They set small goals and track over a 10-day period and then…

Welcome to the MFP Community. It's really frustrating to start a new program and not see quick results. We all know someone who did something similar to what we try, and they lost a bunch of weight while we did not! The good news is that you don't need to restrict your calories so much. At 5'6" and 270 pounds you have a…

Hi Linda, welcome to the MFP Community. :) There's a big group of low-carb folks here. They don't all do keto but many do: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum You say you're staying motivated. That's wonderful! What are your tips for staying motivated and how is keto helping you achieve…

Welcome to the MFP Community. :) I like to look at the Challenges section and try some of the smaller goals, such as "Just give me 10 days". I find it helps to stay motiviated. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/challenges What are some of your goals?

I've been going through PT for a different issue, but in case it helps...my PT said that most people don't even stand properly so that's why we don't balance well. We stand with our knees locked and our butts sticking out a bit. Stand with a very slight bend to your knee so your leg muscles are holding you up instead of…