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Anyone using myfitnesspal???

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Rugbylovingmum · 29/12/2013 21:39

Hi,

does anyone use myfitnesspal and would like another friend on there? I've just started using the app and doing the couch to 5k but would really like some weight loss friends for support. I did really well last year when I was going to the Rosemary Conley classes but I'm working evenings now and don't have time - it's nice to be able to chat about things and share tips but most of my real life friends are sickeningly skinny Wink. I'm rugbymum2013 on MFP if anyone wants to add me (I'm just finding my way around the site so not quite sure how it all works yet - is that all you need?).

OP posts:
NUFC69 · 08/01/2014 12:03

When I went for a review on Monday I had put on over 8 lbs over the Christmas period so I am back on the wagon with a vengeance. I know what the trouble was - too much Christmas cake and cheese! I actually reached my target weight in October so am really cross with myself that I let it all slip (did enjoy the cake and cheese, though). Anyway I am back on MFP - my username is GillieFlower; would be pleased to have some friends if anyone is still interested.

pinkcheese · 08/01/2014 12:26

Hi all
Like pop, I put on 8lbs over Nov/Dec, having lost 2st since last Jan on mfp. Its been brilliant, especially the support and advice from other members. I am doing a 40km Macmillan cycletta in June so I need to get fit and lose weight so I don't break the bike Shock

I will add you all, and look forward to us all losing weight together!
panda101paws

NUFC69 · 08/01/2014 17:59

Panda and Mysk, I have just accepted your requests. I have been very good today; I try to be very careful during the day so that if I am still hungry in the evening after my dinner I can have a yoghurt or a piece of fruit. I am currently having to eat no more than 1,100 calories a day. The big faff is having to enter recipes on MFP, as I tend to cook everything from scratch. Tonight we are having Paprika Pork and I am just going to have to guess some of the weights of the ingredients as it is a dish that I did a while ago, and put in the freezer.

I am still cross that I put 8 lbs back on (I had lost ninety lbs last year!), and I must get it back under control before I go off the rails completely.

MabelStark · 08/01/2014 19:46

It does seem like a big faff at first but MFP does remember items that you have previously listed, the scanner helps too.

VivaLeBeaver · 08/01/2014 20:49

Found it a bit easier today to stick to my calories.

Didnt have breakfast until 10:30am which helped. Managed to get quite a bit of exercise done.

I'm hungry now so have come upstairs to be to avoid food.

goldie81 · 08/01/2014 21:41

Its evenings that are hard. Today I've found more difficult and now babysitting so want to snack! Resisting the urge at the mo!

magentastardust · 08/01/2014 22:24

It does make me snack less in the evenings-if I can see I only have a hundred or so calories left I will have a cup of tea or an ice lolly instead of a the usual snacking I would have normally been doing.

Can't imagine if I input in what I eat over the xmas hols on an average day what it would have added up too!!

greenthumbs · 08/01/2014 22:25

I'm off to bed now as I've used all my calories today, and I will not go over on the first day, I will not go over on the first day, I will not go over on the first day.

Tailtwister · 09/01/2014 09:48

I've just started Couch to 5K (first 2 wk1 runs done) and started using MFP a few days ago. I've found it quite useful to track calories as I tend to pick at things and having to log it all makes me think a bit more about what I'm eating.

I've entered a 5k run in May, so the challenge is on!

sjack37 · 09/01/2014 13:13

Hi, have added a few of you.

Add me, my username is 2014myyeartosucceed

Got a lot of weight to lose, but taking each day at a time. Smile

goldie81 · 09/01/2014 13:22

Sjack- I've just accepted u! Thanks- hopefully we can spur each other on. I've got an awful lot2loosebut gotto point where I have 2do something!
Good luck, I'm also taking a day at a time & feel proud to have managed that so far as I didn't think even that would be poss!

MrsBungle · 09/01/2014 13:26

Hello, I'd like to join in if anyone will have me?!
I'm mrsbungle2014. I'm quite into it at the moment and feeling motivated although it's only been 3 days!

juneybean · 09/01/2014 14:30

Added a few of you I think! I'll keep lookign out for your usernames.

I'm doing well this week, have lost my christmas weight at least!

WoodBurnerBabe · 11/01/2014 07:30

Hmm. Just realised I now have more MFP friends than Facebook ones... Sad?

Groovee · 12/01/2014 10:49

Morning all

First weigh in and 4lb off. Really happy with that as a start.

Have menu planned for the week ahead.

Needing some new ideas for meals though. Happy for slow cooker or cook from scratch meals.

Tiredemma · 12/01/2014 10:50

ill add you- im on there.

Just started this week and could do with some 'friends' on there!

Tiredemma · 12/01/2014 10:51

emlouwat

thats my 'tag'!

popserinis · 12/01/2014 11:03

Hi, I created an account last week but would welcome some motivation to complete as only done two days then stopped! My name is sommerh1976. My plan is to start with the 30 day shred to kickstart me into action but not quite found the willpower yet!

Tiredemma · 12/01/2014 11:35

sorry- im a div.

My name on their is 'wattsywoo'

Tiredemma · 12/01/2014 14:23

'thier????'

argh

there!

VivaLeBeaver · 13/01/2014 20:44

Ok, I was brave.

I stood on the scales for the first time in a year.

I was 20lbs heavier than when I last weighed myself. And I was overweight then. I'm horrified! But its a kick up the arse to stick with it.

Racheyg · 14/01/2014 21:03

I hope Im not to late on joining but I have just downloaded the my fitness pal and would love to have some buddies on there.

my user name is racheyg82

pinkcheese · 14/01/2014 22:30

Lost 4lbs last week, do am pleased to be back on track. Its getting easier every day too, after getting out of the habit of logging everything over Christmas.

Made a totally delicious sweet potato and chorizo hash for dinner tonight for DH and me. Recipe said serve as main course with salad. 500 calories each portion!!!!! Next time I shall serve a third of the size, as a side, with a bit of steak Grin Luckily I hadn't eaten much today, and went out on my bike 3 times, so I had the spare calories.

Please do add me on mfp - I am panda101paws

RunRabbit · 15/01/2014 11:41

Hey everyone.

It's my first day on my weight loss plan. I've joined MFP to help lower my calorie intake and keep an eye on my fat/sugar intake.

Would love some friends so I can stay motivated Smile

My UN is: RabbitingOn

Tiredemma · 15/01/2014 11:54

Made a totally delicious sweet potato and chorizo hash for dinner tonight for DH and me. Recipe said serve as main course with salad

mmmmm- that sounds lovely- do you have a link to the recipe?