Exercise

Making a Change!
Hi. I've used MFP on and off for almost 15 years since my mid 40s. This past year and a half has been difficult with a knee injury (6 months post surgery now) and a persistent foot stress fracture, post knee recovery. These have severely impacted my walking which is my main source of exercise. Due to the lack of walking…
Hello again.
Just wanted to say hello everyone. It's been a while. From 2017-2018 I had lost 76 lbs using MyFitnessPal. I was so happy… Unfortunately, without getting into the specifics as to why, I fell off track, put the weight back on...and then some. So I'm posting here today to keep myself accountable and tell myself I can do this…
I'm new here and looking forward to the journey
I am a lifetime Weight Watchers member but I've become unhappy with how they are running the business now. I've had several friends who have had success with MFP and I'm hoping it will help me track my food, focus on moving more, and making better choices.
Introduce myself
Hi, This is Eduardo and, I just started to use MyFitnessPal app to track my progress toward a better nutrition. Any recommendations are welcome.
New to community
Been working on weight loss for a year, lost over 50 lbs. I am15 pounds from my goal. Been tracking my diet for 4 months and generally keep within my calorie goals. Love to walk and plan on getting into biking. Have two good bikes, a road bike and a hybrid. Also enjoy the gym. Looking forward to hiking this year.
Hello Everyone, I'm New here on This Fitness Journey.
I'll need everyone's Help and Support to reach my Goal, Thanks for Having me❤️Much love from Indiana.
How can I log Pickleball?
Hi All! I’m new to the group and I love Pickleball. How can I log this type of exercise in terms of calories burned per hour play?
It’s been a minute
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I have jumped onto this app. I have my first half marathon coming up in June, so I need to get back to tracking my food. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Slimpossibles 2024
Hello everyone. Littlebabekitty suggested this group to me. Id like to be part of the Slimpossibles team. I used to be 240 lbs at one point and over 4 years Ive gotten down and currently maintaining low 170s. It does fluctuate a lot. My body fat percentage is in the upper 30's yet I'm in the 90th percentile of muscle mass…
Working out when you are overworked
I spend a majority of my day stuck behind a desk and sitting stationary for hours on end. What are some tips or trick to get in movement/exercise when you are expected to be at your desk working?
Hello from Seattle Area
Hello my name is Vee☀️ I been using the free version for 3 years just started the premium version. I love staying active and working on Me :) Summer is around the corner I am excited to do several fun active events like the Terrain Race. What’s something you are excited to do this Summer?
I really struggle with emotional eating
I had a baby almost a year ago and started gaining weight rapidly with my pregnancy I was also severely depressed and by the time I gave birth I had gained 60lbs I’m still trying to lose 44 and can’t seem to I started counting my calories and I’m seeing that I over eat a LOT it’s making me depressed I hate my body and not…
Im new to the community
Good morning everyone Im a neewbie here and wanted to say Hi and reach out to members for info and advice on a few things - Diet, Macros, and workouts. 1. Im 72 in pretty good heath, but obese according to my BMI at 32%. Ive been going to the GYM now three times a week doing mainly strengthening work on equipments and a…
Desperate to lose 40 pounds
Hi, put on 40 pounds since covid and looking to get back to previous weight. All the weight is around the stomach. Main issue I have is had back surgery 10 years ago so restricted a little bit. Also hoping to run 1/2 marathon in September. Looking for help and advice as well as general encouragement.
🏆🏆Looking for success? I've FOUND IT!! A picture is worth 1000 words (TY TY MFP!) 288 to 178!
A picture is worth a thousand words. From 288 to 178! How did I do this? By myself? My own knowledge? NO WAY!! I had gone from 288 to 256 that way, but was already not progressing in 2010! I did an online search and found a site now closed. When that site (Sparkpeople) closed we went looking for another weight loss group…
Hello I am new to Fitness Pal
My name is Susan and I am just starting with fitness pal. I am almost 67 years old, disabled Army veteran and retired law enforcement detective. I am the mother of 2 children, 2 stepchildren, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. I had my back and neck broken in 5 places while serving our country and have had 2…
What’s the best way to accomplish my goals
Hey everybody I’m here and I want to better myself In every way possible but I need the help and extra motivation if anyone knows what would be best for me, thanks
1 week walking challenge 🌟
Hello! My name is Becky. Just a little background about me. In the past year and I half I’ve suffered a stroke, been diagnosed with diabetes and cancer, and had major surgery. I’ve felt awful for so long. I’m finally starting to feel better and it time to start working on my fitness…again. So, the challenge is: Walking at…
New User here
Recently retired Vet, 41 years old, looking for a good diet and wanting to drop from 238lbs down to 205lbs. Motivation and encouragement highly desired!
Hello from a new MyFitnessPal friend
I am glad that I came across MyFitnessPal as I was looking for a no cost option of support group, meal planning, weight loss and fitness guidelines. I was on WW for the past 7 months with an average lost of 1/2lb per week for a total of 17lb lost. My goal is to improve my overall health with weight lost to goal, gaining…
Just keep hiking
I've had a list of hikes that I've wanted to do for a long time. I've waited to lose weight, I've waited for friends to get up to the same ability so they could come with me. I waited to come up with more excuses. This year I decided it was enough and June 1st I changed from focusing on the scale and working to get…
Workout motivation
Hey everyone! I’m a student in college (let’s go Penn state) and I want to go to the gym again. I went in HS and would be active 2 summers ago, but because of my busy schedule and how much I worked this last summer, I haven’t been able to go to the gym. I walk a decent amount on campus and I work, but I need help finding…
Do you run slow? Then you might be doing it right!
I know some people eschew running because of its impact on the body, especially knees and hips. I have friends that tell me I shouldn't do it because I will inevitably get injured. To be honest, I got out of the habit at some point and will get back into it. I have never been a fast runner. Well, my last two or three years…
Hi I am Drew! 👣🖤
I'm new here and I'm just getting used to the compliance with the not being Auto tracked with the my Fitbit so don't mind my incomplete recent activity I'm getting used to that logging manually and I will get on it and I'm happy to be here and I hope you're happy to have me let's get it done thank you Godspeed!, 👣
Do I need to eat more calories when I do strength training?
I’ve recently started adding strength training to my workout routine. I do 3 X 1 hour strength training sessions a week plus 3 X 30 minute cardio sessions per week.
To lose weight, can you eat back the calories you burned during exercise?
I want to lose 10 lbs and get toned by summer. My current calorie deficit is about 1450 calories per day. Is it ok to eat my calories back that I burned during exercise or is better to just stick to my 1450?
Weight loss and diet
I need recipes, I'm new here and finding it difficult already.. I need friends we can motivate ourselves and reach our individual goals here.....

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