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MYFITNESSPAL MEMBERS' INSPIRING LOSE WEIGHT TONE UP 100-MILLION-POUND WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY Since 2005, MyFitnessPal members have lost more than 100 million pounds. If that poundage were worth its weight in gold, it would equal $2 trillion. That's an incredible accomplishment! Tracking their daily food intake and exercise routines has been extremely beneficial for My FitnessPal members looking to shed some weight. To what extent do these simple steps really increase your likelihood of losing weight and staying fit? Let's take a look at how My FitnessPal members achieved their goals. WHAT'S FOR DINNER? MyFitnessPal encourages members to eat meals with 50-55% of calories from carbohydrates, 15–20% from protein, and 25-35% from healthy fats. IN PRACTICE, MEMBERS CAME PRETTY CLOSE: ON AVERAGE, THEIR MEALS WERE COMPRISED OF... carbohydrates protein fat 56% 26% 18% Members' largest meals were dinners, followed by lunches, then breakfasts, which were marginally larger than their snacks. PERCENTAGE OF DAILY CALORIES, BY MEAL 011O110 33% 29% 20% 18% Dinner Lunch Breakfast Snacks MEMBERS' TOP 10 FOODS Members most frequently munched on bananas and apples, as compared to other food items. Chicken Breast Banana Apple Salad Coffee Eggs Milk Orange Chicken Butter WORK IT OUT In addition to dietary adjustments, MyFitnessPal members also tracked their impressive exercise regimens. SINCE 2005, MEMBERS 395 MILLION MILES million miles million miles walked 263 132 ran Get your space suit ready, because that kind of distance is equal to traveling to the moon and back more 1,500-TIMES- than 1,500 times. Members were not only 17.2 BILLION OB MINUTES 32.000 YEARS OF CARDIO able to achieve impressive distances, they also managed to sweat through an intense Tired yet? MEMBERS' TOP 10 EXERCISES Elliptical Training Strength Training Stair Circuit Stationary Walking Running Bicycling Calisthenics Aerobics Treadmill Training Bike Throughout all these workouts, members burned a staggering 125 billion calories. If you want to catch up, you'd better get a move on. That kind of burn is equal to a 150-pound person running 10mph for 14,000 years. CHANGING HABITS Just by using MyFitnessPal, members have seen their personal behaviors change; they are making healthier dietary choices and finding more time to exercise. SINCE USING MYFITNESSPAL... 94% 89% 63% 78% of members of members of members of members more frequently eat smaller portions. more frequently more frequently cook at home. more frequently eat nutritious foods. work out. TAKE IT FROM OUR MEMBERS: TIPS TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR FITNESS GOALS Choose your snacks wisely! If you're reaching for a snack that will satisfy, choose fresh fruits over chips or pretzels. The natural fiber will help fill you up with fewer refined carbohydrates , and calories. 2 Find small ways to be active! It can be as simple as taking a walk after dinner or choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator, but daily exercise adds up and can be a quick and Li stress-free way to get you on your way to your goal. Logging your food and exercise daily will keep you on track! By tracking your habits, you are able to see how far you've come. Seeing how well you're doing likely will inspire you to continue the trend and lead to a better exercise regimen and better dietary habits. 4. Enjoy a treat and an active rest day every so often! Taking a day off from exercise or enjoying a treat is perfectly okay-and good for you! It will make living healthfully more sustainable, not to mention more fun. Remember to think about the positives of a healthy lifestyle and be proud of all you've accomplished so far. 5. Don't go it alone! Tracking your progress with a buddy helps you both keep your goals in sight. In fact, MyFitnessPal members who diet with friends lose 3x more weight on average. A food log is a great motivator, but finding a friend to share the journey with will give you the ' additional support and encouragement you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. SOURCE: MYFITNESSPAL myfitnesspal