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Resource Page for Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
Hey all, We'd love to create a resource page for this category of things that have helped you with your mental health, sleep, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, etc. We'll add some resources too, but curious if there is anything from apps, to processes, to types of food, things that are helpful to say out loud, breathing…
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Welcome to the MyFitnessPal Community: Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
The Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness section is for members to discuss broader wellness themes like sleep, meditation, mindfulness, mental health, and overall wellness. Kindly ensure your posts are placed in the most suitable forum category to keep discussions organized. Off-topic posts may be moved to the…
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Most Helpful Posts - Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members regarding general health, fitness and diet help. Sleep* Sleep Suggestions Mindfulness Wellness If you wish to suggest topics for this category, please post it here Or if you wish to add to the resources, you can do so here: Resource Page for Sleep,…
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3 Day Water Only Fast
Howdy! Started a 3 day water only fast today. Going okay I guess. Will see what tomorrow brings.
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How do you get to sleep at night
This may sound like a silly question, but I have sooo much trouble falling asleep. This has been ever since I can remember. I've done prescriptions, otc meds, warm milk, no milk, no tv, meditation, blackout curtains. You name it I probably tried it. I'm never really tired throughout the day, although I'm exhausted in the…
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I have Sciatica in my left side, while sleeping my left knee hurts. If anyone else has this problem?
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What can you take to get a good nights sleep while dealing with Sciatica?
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My morning breath
You tube- ‘breathing with sandy’ - after 8 weeks of doing, I can finally hit 2 minutes of exhaled breathe retention. So good!
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Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture
Hello, I just listened to a podcast with the author Virginia Sole-Smith. Her second book is just being released. "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture." She published her first book "The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image, and Guilt in America" in 2018, and it seems like it was a big seller. Has anyone…
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Word for 2026: Affirmation
…remember the music group Savage Garden? The title of their song popped into my head January 8th, 2026. I’m not preaching, btw. :D No I’m not psychic either! Hehehe. I don’t usually pay attention to my thoughts:D Made me think though. I didn’t know what the lyrics were. Give it a listen. Happy 2026!
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Why is my body aching and I’m not sick?
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What's your comfort show to watch?
These days everything seems so overwhelming from AI to social media reels/shorts What's your favorite show to watch to feel serene? I love watching the old addams family show
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Does anxiety affect Vo2 Max
Hi everyone. I suffer from anxiety and it sucks. I noticed my Vo2 Max is really really bad. This was a surprise as I thought I was doing OK with my cardio. I run on my treadmill and in season, ride my mountain bike. I also lift weights and hit the sauna almost daily. I am 51 and the Garmin app says I have the fitness level…
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White noise machines
Hi all! I’m thinking of purchasing a white noise machine and quitting my habit of wearing ear plugs to sleep. Does anyone use one? If so, any brand suggestions? TIA😊
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How can I fall asleep sooner while in bed?
I've heard of chamomile tea, but I saw a post someone wrote... something about Magnesium. Does anyone know anything about magnesium or any other remedies? What are your experiences?
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Time to Reset
Today I wanted to relax and reset for the new year. No exercising, just rest, relaxation, and sleep. I have a busy year ahead, so I needed to add important dates to my calendar, journal a bit, and prepare a new schedule for my days moving forward.
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Want to wake up early but fail to do so ?
Starting the day early gives you a head start on your daily responsibilities. If you struggle with waking up early, what would you say is stopping you? Please share—I want to help you overcome this pain point.
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Hypnosis to hit fitness goals
This discussion was created from comments split from: Share your favorite MyFitnessPal groups.
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Did you ever try a high protein orange mango smoothie for weight loss.
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Linking sleep from Garmin connect
Garmin does not sync directly, I followed the steps below and it worked immediately! you can use third-party applications to transfer data between Garmin Connect and Health Connect. For example, you can use the Health Sync app to connect Garmin Connect data to other apps: Download and install the Health Sync app on your…
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Sleep
what is it?
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How do I fix my sleep
I am struggling with sleeping I keep waking up 4am and cannot go back to sleep
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Insomnia
any ideas to overcome insomnia Will be appreciated. I have tried a regular bed time , no blu light exposure for 30-60 min , melatonin, and a cool environment..Any other recommendations?
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Restless Legs - how to stop?!
Hi All! I suffer from restless legs almost every single night. It even escalates to include other parts of my body. I tire myself out with exercise and hard brain work during the day and have a warm bath at night (often). I use a kindle to read and have created a regular time for bed. On bad nights I will only clock 2-3…
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How to sleep
I amunabke to sleep
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Manifestation of anxiety
I steadily tracked my diet for about two years. I’ve suffered with anxiety for a long time and recently, through various means, I am less anxious than I have ever been. Here’s the interesting thing. As odd as it sounds, I find now that my anxiety is under control I’m less motivated to track my calories. I still exercise…
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Quality vs. Quantity of Sleep
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about sleep. Do you think the quality of sleep matters more than the number of hours? Some nights I get 8+ hours but wake up groggy, and other times I only get 6–7 and feel way more refreshed. Makes me wonder if it’s less about the clock and more about the depth/restfulness of sleep. What’s…
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Can poor sleep really make you gain belly fat?
We all know diet and exercise are big factors in weight loss, but sleep often gets overlooked. Studies show that when we don’t get enough sleep (less than 6–7 hours a night), our bodies produce more cortisol, the “stress hormone.” High cortisol is linked to storing more fat around the belly. On top of that, poor sleep also…
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Hard reboot fasting
I am currently observing fasting and timed eating to do a reboot .
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snoring
how to eliminate snoring
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I need to be more mindful...
I need to be more mindful to get off my butt and exercise. I feel I've got the whole eating better thing okay. I'll also try to be even more mindful and eat even healthier. I need to cut down on the Coke. I guess I can have it for breakfast, because that's when I really need it. I need the caffeine and sugar and the…
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Interesting concept
Well, this is interesting, so thought I’d share. Bedding and breakfast provided: https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/max-richter-sleep
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oxygen
Has anyone here ever tried sleeping with oxygen to decrease their heart/respiration rate & improve daily energy?