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My Latest Weight Loss Journey
I recently went to the doctor and I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am sure I am pre diabetic too. I am 51 years old, 207lbs, and 6'1". Just under the obese mark. So, I am kicking off my weight loss journey (again). It is pretty frustrating. I saw when setting up MFP that I have been a member since 2013. I…
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PCOS
Hi, I am new to this app!! Hope to meet friends here and have some tips on how to start working out. Ugh i only can do 10 mins walking at treadmill. Im doing calorie deficit
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What gym workout app do you use?
I have a gym membership and have a few group fitness classes there that I enjoy. I would like to build consistent, progressive workouts for days when I'm not taking classes. There are a few machines at the gym that I'd rather not use. I'm having trouble finding an app to build a workout while allowing to swap out some…
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Sugar addiction
Hello, I am so happy 😊 to be here. I have a problem staying away from sweets. The older I get the harder it is. Been trying to lose weight also. My problem is self control. I need lots of help in that category. Any ideas would be helpful.
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New training program increased my resting heart rate 🤔
I wanna be a runner! I like the feeling of running, I enjoy it and want to do more of it. I honestly don’t know if I’m doing it right. I probably need a coach or at the least a running store. Since the weather has cooled down around here I’ve started back walking 1-2x daily 4-5 days a week with the intention to advance to…
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Getting back on track
Hi There, I am finally getting back on track with my weight loss journey. I have been absent for a long time and not very happy with myself right now. I am going to be 60 in Feb 2025 and struggling with the changes taking place with my body. I know there is always room for improvement and I am hoping to connect with others…
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Not a question but just a hello 👋🏻
Hello I am a new older member on this app and wanted to say a nervous hello, as I have just started or should I say re-started my new me personal fitness campaign 🙂. After a serious illness, it's time to have this last throw of the dice. I have got a super coach, great new gym, and hope that this app and community can help…
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Getting Started with Working Out
I'm really getting frustrated with my lack of stamina. I have been meaning to "get around" to a workout program for far too long. I started this morning. I thought I would set the bar low. I got the "Nike Training" IOS app which has lots of free workouts and I opted for a 10-minute workout focused on legs. About 5 minutes…
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How can I build muscle while still being quick?
Hello! To anyone who’s reading this, I’ve been wondering about how I can build more muscle/weight while still being quick? I want to be quick for the activities I do while still being able to put on more mass to lift heavier things and hit harder. I only have dumbbells to work with though but any tips would be appreciated!
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When is the best time of day to exercise??
I’ve been tracking my macros for a few days but can never find the best time to exercise! I have 3 kids and from 7am to 3:30pm they are in school and day care
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Bigger Forearms
Hey does anyone know what at home forearm exercises i can do to get bigger forearms?
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Do you guys have any tips for someone that doesn't like exercise, but they have to anyways?
I'm a very obese 28 year old woman with Type 2 diabetes, and I find exercising dreadful. I don't know why, but I just hate it!
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Fell off-track, back because my smartphone finally supports MyFitnessPal.
Hi I'm Amanda. I changed to a vegan lifestyle a little over six months ago and just started college in September. Eating and exercising were a lot easier before college started but MyFitnessPal was a helpful tool for success during a different phase of my fitness journey. It felt good to swim today and get, it actually…
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Right, ive had enough....
I am almost 43 and im just so unhappy with my weight and eating habits. I've had serious operations and very severe leg injury this year so in the past 4 years not only have i battled mentally, ive been physically unable to exercise. even walk for 2 months! So here i am, Physio exercises in the gym. swimming and…
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Hello🤗
Please add me so we can encourage and motivate each other! I would appreciate accountability partners❤️
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"Workout for whales" needed or 15 minutes of something?
I am heavily overweight (325 lbs) but down 23 lbs from where I started not even two months ago. Someone asked me if I work out today at a different thread. I know I need to but where do I start and is what I have planned even realistic? When I call it "Workout for whales" I don't mean it disrespectful and I don't try to be…
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Using Mounjaro + MyFitnessPal for a new life
Weight loss injections + MyFitnessPal Hi everyone, My name is Chris. I’m 37 years old from London. I am now on a journey of eating healthy and regular (beginner) exercising. I am also being prescribed Mounjaro, which is a weight loss injection. I am morbidly obese and constantly had problems with my weight for 15+ years.…
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Keto and vegetarian diet
I have dropped 10 lbs so far, weight 290, changing my life style. Want to weigh healthy weight and not be obese. Would like to run eventually. Exercising 45 minutes a day, at least. Would like to add weights. Have rower and recumbent bike. Could use support, meal ideas or follow my weight loss. Am also, diabetic type 2,…
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I’m new-ish 😅
Hi y’all! My name is Missy, I’ve been on MFP on/off for several years, hopefully this time I see my goals through. 🥹 Hoping to find inspiration, new recipes, and exercise recommendations. Wish y’all the best on your journeys! ✌️💜
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Hi all!
Hey everyone! I'm Jason (38/m/California). I have been trying to find a community to help keep my motivation alive. I have friends who always say they want to start working out but never do. It's depressing being the only one in my network who enjoys burning calories. I have been getting back into shape for a few months…
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Any tips for finding workout motivation?
Hi all! Lately, I have lost the motivation to exercise. I do work full-time and school part-time so my time is crunched but even when I'm not busy, I have no motivation to exercise. I just am a couch potato. Any tips for finding that motivation to exercise?
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I don't know
Here I am, don't know what I'm doing but started being active at gym, watching what I eat more, researching, experimenting. Training every second day for bit under 2 months now and I feel great. Want to keep it up, I usually have hard time with motivation and gaining muscle weight. Took me 4-5y to start being active and…
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what is a good multivitamin?
whats a good multivitamin to take? There are so many out there.
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Zumba calorie burn
I find this hard to believe. I'm 331 lbs today. Zumba says about 400 calories. I'm guessing there are many factors involved like, do you actually do all the hopping up and down or do you just 2 step and wave your arms about like a beached sea animal <. LOL.