Rare LMaxwell Posted August 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I am down 35+ lbs since 4/20/13. Ultimate goal is to be down 70lbs. Cruising 12/15/13 with family and 3/7/14 for honeymoon. Have had great success with MyFitnessPal (website and free phone app). Anyone else here use it? I have fallen a bit off the wagon this month; lots of summer socializing and going to too many restaurants. Need to stay focused and on track. Also spend a lot of time over on reddit in /r/loseit and /r/progresspics for motivation. Anyone else on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2013 HI all! LMaxwell ~ wow you're doing great! I have used the MFP app & really like it as counting calories is the way I like to attempt weight loss. I too have fallen off the wagon this summer but will try harder in Sept.;) There's a thread here where we weigh in each Thursday if you're interested in coming over there. ~ Jo ~ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 29, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the friendly welcome to this part of the message boards. I'll poke around some more, and hey, it's Thursday :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 30, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hi again! You're right it is Thursday but Belle who usually posts hasn't & Jan who does when Belle doesn't is on a cruise! Maybe Belle will post tomorrow. ~ Jo ~ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorgirlpam Posted August 31, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I also use MFP, I started my journey for a healthier lifestyle in May. So far I am down 25 lbs and try for another 10 to 15 before my December 1st sailing date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JustinPlusLauren Posted September 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I use it! I've found it to be the easiest way to track calories by far, also good for tracking exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonasue Posted September 10, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have been using it since Dec 2012. Just down about 36. Would love to lose 15 more before December 1st 2013 sailing. I really like the site and the android app. - Lona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted September 10, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I use it and love it. I have a 2-3 pounds of fat left to lose, but I've been gaining muscle and at this point I don't really have a weight goal but rather a body fat percentage goal--unfortunately MFP doesn't allow you to track that metric. My goal is 20-22% body fat--at this point it's more about building muscle than losing fat for me to attain that level of fitness. What I really like about it is that I can enter my exercise and figure out how many extra calories I can eat. It also helps with portion control and can be pretty enlightening as far as just how many calories are in certain foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonasue Posted September 10, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I use it and love it. I have a 2-3 pounds of fat left to lose, but I've been gaining muscle and at this point I don't really have a weight goal but rather a body fat percentage goal--unfortunately MFP doesn't allow you to track that metric. My goal is 20-22% body fat--at this point it's more about building muscle than losing fat for me to attain that level of fitness. What I really like about it is that I can enter my exercise and figure out how many extra calories I can eat. It also helps with portion control and can be pretty enlightening as far as just how many calories are in certain foods. Under progress you can add your own things to measure. It wont calculate body fat percentage but you could make a field where you enter it. - Lona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted September 10, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Under progress you can add your own things to measure. It wont calculate body fat percentage but you could make a field where you enter it. - Lona Hmmm, didn't realize that--thanks! I'm going to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormie weather Posted September 11, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I use My Fitness Pal. Feel free to add me as a friend, I'm desperately trying to lose 10 pounds before my cruise...next month (not going to make it, I'm afraid). But I'll be back at it after the cruise, no doubt. Stormieweather is username on MFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thismommawantstocruise Posted September 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi. Im new here but I have been on Myfitnesspal for about 2 months. My username is nikkylyn I log daily and always looking for new friends. Just recently in the last few weeks started lifting weights. I have to say Im loving the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted September 30, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) I joined MFP in October 2011. I hit my goal weight this past summer, in time to have lots of fun on my cruise in November. I am anxious about all the food that will be available but, I plan on using the stairs a lot plus the gym and jogging track. Hopefully, that will counteract any overeating I might do. BTW, I am twinteensmom on MFP, if anyone wants to friend me. Edited September 30, 2013 by momoftwinteens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted October 6, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes, I use it daily. I have lost 62 lbs. so far. I love logging everything (food and exercise) on the app and the encouragement I get from my friends. I started "heavy lifting" thanks to advice from others on the site and it's made a big difference in my body composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted October 6, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I joined MFP in October 2011. I hit my goal weight this past summer, in time to have lots of fun on my cruise in November. I am anxious about all the food that will be available but, I plan on using the stairs a lot plus the gym and jogging track. Hopefully, that will counteract any overeating I might do. BTW, I am twinteensmom on MFP, if anyone wants to friend me. We are already friends on there. :D I'm Christianteach. Congrats on reaching your goal weight!!! :D:D I still have 7 lbs. to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativecarriet Posted November 9, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I was specifically looking for a MFP post! I only have a few local friends on there and they've all abandoned it lately haha! I have lost 28 lbs since July 21. I started with the advocare 24 day challenge then switched to MFP. I lost 14 on the challenge and the rest by calorie counting. This is the most success I've ever had with weight loss just because I like being able to eat bread and desserts and can't cut them out totally or I just binge and give up. So counting calories helps me include them once or twice a week with no guilt. I am going to find everyone on here who listed their username. Mine is coreyswife7701 We plan to take our first cruise in March but not booking till probably February. Hope to get a last minute deal! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativecarriet Posted November 9, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I forgot to say: I hope to continue to gradually lose between now and March. I have hit my goal that I set this summer but didn't realize I would actually hit it so quickly. So 10-15 lbs more would be ideal. But if I can come out without actually gaining between now and January over the holidays I will be happy haha. Then I'll have three months to lose a few before the cruise! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talus731 Posted November 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am also on MFP.... same screen name. Feel free to invite me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasEMT Posted November 13, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just got started with my serious MFP routine to lose 25 pounds by March. Would love to have a weight loss buddy or six! Lisa968ks Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativecarriet Posted November 13, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I plan to add everyone when I get to a computer. I don't see an option to add by screen name only on the app! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozetraveller Posted November 13, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well done everyone! Some great progress reported here! I have been on and off MFP as needed for a couple of years. Got back to it five weeks ago to lose 13lb by our Nov 24 sailing. I have 3lb to go in 11 days - will I make it? You bet I will! :) MFP is awesome :D Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KpKruiser Posted November 13, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I love MFP! Look me up and let's become accountability friends. My user name is karilynpittman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativecarriet Posted November 13, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I went thorough and I think I found everyone and added to my friends on MFP! Gotta stay strong during the holidays! (Cheat meals instead of cheat weeks haha!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talus731 Posted November 13, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I went thorough and I think I found everyone and added to my friends on MFP! Gotta stay strong during the holidays! (Cheat meals instead of cheat weeks haha!) I try and treat the Holidays like when I cruise. Taste a little bit if everything, not a ton of everything, and save the splurges (cheat meals) for the truly special meals. I have gone through many of buffets and meals only having a fork full of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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