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2025 Cycling Challenge
Here we are, kicking off our fourth year! Like cycling? So do I! This challenge is a simple one - ride 2025 miles in 2025! Type of cycle? Doesn't matter. Indoor, outdoor, don't care. As long as it has pedals (whether for feet or for hands) and wheels (virtual or real), it counts! Peleton? Zwift? Road? Mountain trails?…
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75 Hard by Kyri
Hi yall, Im new to my fitness pal. I'm currently trying to cultivate some discipline to make sure I can stick with it b4 I invest in a personal trainer. (Wow are they expensive) so me and the hubs are starting the 75 Hard Challenge Tomorrow 4/1/25. (Haha I see the irony in the date but it's the date we chose). Hoping to…
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One year to goal (daily check ins)
Good morning to you and happy birthday to me. I just turned 37 and my health and weight is in a pretty bad spot. My present to myself for today is starting to turn things around. My present to myself for next year will be reaching my goal weight. I have been working on weight loss for the past 4,5 years and I have done a…
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Disillusioned
I have a low thyroid for many years. It was very low and this is 3 weeks with the new medication. I regained 40 pounds due to this. Very unhappy about that. I’ve counted calories and in 3 weeks have lost under 1 pound. I walk for exercise but have foot issues so it’s slow walking. Anyone else with thyroid that is low and…
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Hi
Looking For support, friends, etc. Has anyone had acid reflux surgery & are trying to keep off weight?
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COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G, 2025!
Welcome! The objective of this challenge is to lose at least 10 lbs. between Wednesday, January 1st and Wednesday, March 19th (11 weeks). This is a supportive, judgement-free zone where all are invited to join. To come back to this page whenever you'd like to visit or post, just click on the little "bookmark" at the top…
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Overwhelmed and low self belief!
Hi all I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I feel like I've been running from the problem for so long that I'm scared to face it. I need to lose 5 stone which feels like an absolute mountain. My motivation is my beautiful daughter and being fit and healthy for her. I comfort eat and I have since…
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Countdown to Summer Challenge🏝️👙☀️ **March through May — Start any time**
Hey all! Starting up this Countdown to Summer challenge. 🏝️👙☀️ You can start at any point. The rules are simple, record your weight each week from now till the end of May. Feel free to share status as little or as much as you’d like any time along the way. Make this challenge your own by including thoughts, feelings, ups,…
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Better eating habits
Hi all! My name is Hayley and i’m here trying to gain some weight. I struggle with eating enough everyday and a lot of the time if i’m stressed or anxious i don’t get the sense of hunger/ no longer have hunger pangs and don’t eat. I’m gluten free but not celiac. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Fat 2 Fit - Ready for April 2025? Join Now! 🌼🌷
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for APRIL, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
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Fat 2 Fit - Ready for April? Join Now! 🌼🌷
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for APRIL, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
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The Ultimate Accountability Challenge - Please Join Us for March
The March 2025 Edition of the Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC) is now open and ready to welcome you! The UAC is a positive and supportive community with old and new members from all over the world. We focus on three simple daily actions that can create big life changes. The “challenge” portion is simple. Whether you…
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Unable to drop weight even after calorie deficit and active lifestyle
Background Age & Stats: 37 years old, 175 cm, currently weighing 81 kg. Active lifestyle, working out 3-4 times per week. In early 2020, I took drastic steps to improve my health—quit smoking, reduced alcohol intake, cleaned up my diet, and started working out. During lockdown, I maintained a calorie deficit by meal…
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Hello. I have myalgic encephalomyelitis and too much exertion can be catastrophic for my body. This limits my ability to exercise the way I used to. I have gained over 30 pounds since this diagnosis (but have had it for at least 6 years). Is there anyone in this community who has this diagnosis (ME/CFS)?
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Hey Everyone
Im new to all this. Just started my glp-1 medicine and who else is starting this journey of weight loss.
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hi my name is doris, I’m 26 and looking forward to seeing his weight loss journey
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Howdy from Montana
Greetings all from Big Sky Country. After a tough year battling the effects of long COVID, my primary care doctor suggested I try out My Fitness Pal. I am a little reticent but I am anxious to boost my energy levels and better manage my weight. Any advice, suggestions, encouragement would be much appreciated!
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Does strong pain medication influence weight gain?
Hi MyFitnessPal Community I started tracking my weight and my daily food in August 2014. At the end of 2018, I had lost 25% of my original weight of 97 kgs or 24 kgs. To say I was thrilled is an understatement!! I loved watching the downward trend in the progress chart. However in 2020, an old back injury came roaring back…
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Newbie but an Oldie
I'm entering my golden years and want to get healthy. I've lost 50 lbs. using a weight loss medication, but now I want to do it on my own… with the support of others. I have physical limitations, but hopefully, with the weight loss, I'll become more active.
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New to Tracking
I live in a 55 community that has started a Wellness Challenge. We are learning how to use My Fitness Pal to track ourselves. We are learning to efficiently use the gym regularly. All new information
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Fat 2 Fit - Ready for MARCH? Join Now!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for JANUARY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
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Feeling defeated..
I’ve been working out at home every other day 15-20 minutes resistance band strength training. I have a 4 & 5 yr old so I’m always on my toes, cleaning & playing with them. I’ve been within my calorie goal almost every day for 2 weeks. I’ve been in the fitness mindset since January 1st. I went to the doctor today &…
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Fat 2 Fit - Ready for MARCH? Join Now!
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for JANUARY, and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support…
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The Struggle is REAL!
Hello everyone! My name is Izzie! I've been using MFP on and off for about a year now but for the last few months I have logged every single day (except holidays where I can't go on my phone). I was eating balanced meals (30% fat/carb and 40% protein) and reaching about 1000-1200 calories per day for about a month and my…
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Daily calorie query
Hi, Just wondered if anyone could help with my query please. Ive been using my fitness pal since July 2024. I’ve lost almost two stone, when I first started using the app my daily calorie goal was 1250. I have electronic scales which are synced with the app already however one day I was playing around and re-entered my new…