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You can't outrun a fork!
You can't outrun a fork! I know it is simple, but it is true, your exercise is great for moving, making yourself heart healthy, but no amount of exercise will make up for your FORK! For weight management it's all about the Fork what you eat. I have separated what I do and what I eat into two goals, distinct from each other…
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Beginner Body Weight Exercises
Just a few questions from a curious mind here. 👋 •What are some of your favorite beginner home exercises? •What does your week of area routines if you follow a plan of such look like for you? (Leg day, chest day, back day, etc) •What YouTubers or Pinterest Boards inspire your fitness? •What are some basic, beginner…
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Greetings!
just want to say hello
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New Member Hello
Hi, My name is Wendy and I live in Melbourne, Australia. I have let my weight creep up and am now wanting to lose weight so I can walk a couple of kilometres without getting puffed and also tie my shoelaces easily! I'm retired and have a busy schedule and so have been using a delivery service for my meals. I love the meals…
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Accountability Buddy/Friends
I am about a month into eating healthy again and trying to lose weight. I started a new MFP account so I don’t have any friends on here anymore. Would love to find some friends so that we can support each other and talk fitness/dieting. I am at 203 pounds right now and trying to get to 160 by end of year. Hopefully this…
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New to the community
I’m new to the community and restarting my fitness and weight loss journey after many years of weight gain and being diagnosed with a chronic illness. I know it will take time and I will have to make major adjustments in my diet and exercise not only to lose weight but to control my illness. I look forward to finding new…
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Physique help? Should I do more strength training?
Hey everyone! I am F25 and 5'4 in. Not sure of my exact current weight, but its about 115-120 lbs. I wanted some tips on how to get more visible musculature, as well as some general strength training advice. I attached some current pics to help. I currently train about 5 hours cardio a week (swim, bike, run) and do about 2…
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Mini goal
I am working on increasing my protein intake and exercise goals. This can be difficult when I work 12 hour shifts. Any suggestions?
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Wanted to say Hello
Hi, my name is Cindi , I live on the central California coast. I am on a heath journey I never thought I would be on. I need to lose 50lbs. It seems overwhelming. But I am determined to succeed. Thank you and God Bless.
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New, but old here 👋🏼🤪
Hey y’all I have been using MFP on and off for years. I had to make a new profile because my old email was burnt toast. I just need to get more consistent with it here, apparently. My neurodivergent mind tends to struggle with that 🥲 but I’m hoping if I get some motivational friends on board with me here, maybe that could…
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Weight Loss Journey
Hi, I'm in the process of losing 100 lbs and wanted inspiration and support from others.
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Any advice/tips
I am 5’3 175 lbs roughly. I am have been eating more to meet my maintenance calories and I am a pretty active person. I do my best to eat clean while have a sweet treat (popsicle or something small of that nature) about a few times a week. I am struggling to lose weight and keep gaining weight. I have been focusing on…
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what workouts can I do at the gym to slim down my waist?
i.e. what machines, how often, how many reps? I'm sick of being built like a cylinder:) Xo, Red🎸🔥
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what exercises can i do to grow muscle in my glutes and shoulders?
i am 5"6 and ~160lbs — if that helps. I go to the gym regularly and own some dumbbells (ranging from 1lb to 15lbs). I lift almost every day because of wrestling:) Xo, Red 🎸🔥
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New member
Hello everyone! My name is Marla. I’m 61 years old and from NM. I joined this app because I was recently diagnosed as prediabetic. I am also clinically obese. My doctor told me that I have to change my eating habits and lose weight. He even prescribed Zepbound to help get me started on my weight loss journey. I recently…
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Anyone here using Suunto watches for trail running? How does it compare to Garmin or Coros?
Hey folks,I’m planning to upgrade my current GPS watch and am torn between Suunto and Garmin. I mostly do trail running (30–50k), some hiking, and I care a lot about navigation accuracy and battery life.I’ve heard good things about Suunto Vertical and Race, especially the dual-band GPS and offline maps. But how does it…
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Introduction
Hello to all, I'm Casey, I'm currently on this fitness journey to better health, currently using ozempic and learning everything I need to learn about health and have a lil girl I want to see as an adult some day Feel free to hit me up with tips or anything health wise I'm all for it 😁
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How can I start exercising?
Hello, I am new to this. I'm not very healthy right now, and I know it's probably important to start doing some exercise. But, I don't know where to really start and I kind of lack the motivation? Even when I really want to, I just can't get myself to do it. I don't know how to work on this :( I want to do better & be…
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Marathon training nutrition
I am in the midst of training for an October marathon. I am still working on refining my nutritional needs. I'm 5'7" and 160 lbs. Looking for a rule of thumb of daily caloric and macros intake and I can't seem to find any guidance on MFP. What sources have you used, what guidance has worked for you? My default goals are…
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Introduction
Hi , I'm Sunethra. From past 4 months ,was dying hard to lose weight, but consistency lacked in me and wasn't able to control my food . So looking forward on how this app can change me
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Getting into running as an obese man
Heya, so I've been losing weight since June so I can commission as a Navy Officer, as of August 2nd I am down from 272 pounds to 246 (5'11 is my height for frame of reference). Upper body exercises like push-ups and weight training have been easy for me to get into, but I can't seem to gain any stamina at all when I…
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I am recovering from and LCL strain...tips on getting my knee back up to speed??
i.e. Workouts, stretches, anything I should know, or that might help!! Xo, Red🎸🔥 p.s. I am at the point in my recovery where I only wear my brace when I am active but it still feels unstable and hurts like hell, especially after I've been walking around:)
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Newbie!
Hello everyone! I’m new here. Goals are to eat more Whole Foods, up the protein and fiber, and getting moving more. Open to all advice and suggestions! Kaycee
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🔥 From Fluff to Fit – Let’s Do This Together!
Hey FitFam! 🎉 New here and ready to sweat, smile, and shrink these calories! 😅💃 I'm on a weight loss mission and I'm hoping to stay consistent, stay motivated, and most importantly—make new friends along the way! 💚 If you're on a similar journey or just want an accountability buddy, feel free to connect. Let’s cheer each…
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My Journey Building a Home Gym
Hey everyone, Just wanted to share a bit about my experience building a home gym over the past year. Like many, I started working out more from home, and while free weights and resistance bands were a good start, I eventually felt the need for something more versatile and safe—especially when lifting alone. After a lot of…
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5% Fall Themes Announced: Fitness Theme
Fitter Fitness For Fall: Crossing the Finish Line This Fall Challenge we are disembarking the plane to focus more on reaching our goals! Instead of flying to a destination, we will use our fitness minutes to "Cross the Finish Line." It's still a race but it's a foot race! Which team will "break the ribbon"? When my son was…