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I must confess...
Hello all. I've been at this MFP on and off for some time now. I must confess that when I use the app, I conveniently forget to log some foods, especially snacks. My brain is funny. For some reason it thinks if I don't track it, it doesn't count. Like when you eat that cracker that fell off the scale instead of logging it.…
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Sugar Addict
I am not new to MFP. I come back and forth because I am looking for a way to manage my diet through calories in/calories out and my sugar addiction. Last summer through sheer power and determination I lost 20 pounds in 3 months on Keto. I felt amazing! But then Halloween 2021 came around and my addiction to sugar came back…
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Doing it different this time!!
Starting today I am going to do it different, with the help of MFP of course! I will begin by not reading all the "hype" about fad diets. I will stop searching the internet regarding diets such as keto, low carb, intermittent fasting, low sugar, whole 30 etc. I will not think of foods as good or bad. I will eat my favorite…
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I'm Back!!
Hello all! I have been a member of MFP before and never stuck with it, but I'm going to try again. I lost almost 30 pounds (which was awesome btw) doing Keto but I've found it unstastainable for me for the long haul. I fell off the keto wagon hard and my binge eating ramped up. I gained back 10 of those 30 and am afraid if…
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How can I lower my Cholesterol?
My doctor told me that my cholesterol is a bit high. No need for medications atm but I am wondering what I can do to bring it back down?
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Is it possible to get through Menopause without weight gain? If so please share your secrets!
Good morning everyone! I posted this in the introduction forum. I am here (again) because I have a huge problem with my sugar and food intake and I need to get a handle on it before it destroys my health and mental well being! I am 54 years old and hit the big "M" last year so things have been slowly going downhill for me.…
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Menopause and sugar cravings are the reason I am here :(
Good morning everyone! :smile: I am here (again) :wink: because I have a huge problem with my sugar and food intake and I need to get a handle on it before it destroys my health and mental well being! I am 54 years old and hit the big "M" last year so things have been slowly going downhill for me. I crave sugar like…
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Best beginner workouts to build muscle at home?
Hello everyone! I am 54 years old and in pretty good shape but I find that I need some toning. I don't like to go to the gym for personal reasons. I haven't lifted anything for a long time so I would prefer to start with a beginner program, I don't want to injure myself. Does anyone have any recommendations for a free…
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MFP gave me a questionable calorie allowance!
Hi everyone! I plugged in my numbers on MFP and it said that I get 1270 calories a day to get where I want to be (150 pounds). I am female, 172 pounds, 5 ft, 7". I am not in a race to lose the weight, hell, if it takes a year I'm okay with that! I am thinking that number is kinda low, I am still pretty hungry only eating…
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What causes cellulite formation, and how do I get rid of it?
I find now that I am getting older (53) I am developing a lot of cellulite, especially on my legs. It is so disgusting, and don't even want to wear shorts this summer. Is there anyone out there the knows the secret to getting rid of this stuff. Would weight training help. How about diet? What contributes to the formation…
