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🍂🍎🌽An INTERACTIVE Challenge: 🍂🍎🌽2025 5% Fall Challenge Community🌽🍎🍂
Simply, when wanting to be healthier, we NEED support, guidance, and to be able to chat with each other. Leaving a message is nice, we certainly benefit from them, but actually interaction, WOOHOO, is A KEY to not only losing weight and being healthier, but also to maintaining it! Along with this is a key learning about…
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1 Year later - not as expected
I started a new lifestyle last year on September 5th, 2024. My bloodwork showed that I had eaten myself into Type 2 diabetes with an A1C of 6.7, my blood pressure was too high and the scale the next morning in our bathroom, without clothes, showed 348 lbs. I started a new lifestyle; I have an autoimmune disorder (RA) and…
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› 🍂🍎🌽2025 5% Fall Challenge Community🌽🍎🍂
We welcome new members at any time! 🍂🍎🌽 You are cordially invited to join the 5% Seasonal Challenge Community as we enter our 5th year with MFP, and continue to celebrate 65 challenges as an online Community! Please join us for 8 weeks of fun as we race to reach our goals, celebrate victories, and explore "The Flavors of…
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A great start to my journey
All my life I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food, it didn’t matter if I was happy, sad or even angry I would always turn to food for comfort! Just a little over 5 months ago I decided to make a change on how I saw food, re-educationed myself as I couldn’t continue with making the wrong choices and watching the…
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Frustrated
I have improved my diet, eat less than what I used to and cant lose weight. Dietician says that my less than 1 lb a month weight loss is good! Since Jan i have lost less than 5 lbs. My cholesterol is higher than it should be it was improving in May and despite eating little foods with cholesterol my cholesterol went up! I…
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Which single fitness habit do you think will matter the most 10 years from now — and why?
We all know fitness isn’t just about today — it’s about building habits that last a lifetime. Is it strength training to stay mobile? Daily walking for heart health? Or maybe prioritizing sleep and recovery? Your answer could inspire someone else in the community to rethink their own routine.
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New here, excited to connect and share the journey 📣
Hi everyone 👋 I’m new here! I’m 160cm / 57kg and aiming for 55kg while toning up. I do a mix of Zumba, Body Combat, HIIT, and Body Pump, and I follow 16:8 intermittent fasting. I’ve lost 9kg since December and I’m here for accountability, motivation, and new ideas. Feel free to add me — let’s smash our goals together! 💪✨
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Splitting Added Sugar out from Sugar counts
I am tracking on MFP, and find the macro tracking usually useful. However, my diet is high in fruits and vegetables that have a pretty high sugar count. So I am consistently warned that I go over my daily sugar intake, then recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables. It would be really helpful if the app could…
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New and nervous!
hello my name is Ocean, I'm hoping this post reaches everyone well. I was always skinny in my young adult years but at 27 I was diagnosed with Graves Disease which affects the thyroid, while treatment has made me feel better in general I still struggle with chronic pain and have now gained around 70lbs which is insane to…
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New here!!
I’m Susan. New here. I am a cancer survivor looking to gain some muscle and manage my nutrients as per my nutritionist’s recommendations.
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Starting a journey
trying to get motivated. miss feeling better. looking forward to feeling more energized and motivated.
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Hi
I’m a new member. 42 years old lady trying to lose fat healthily. Happy to see this apps and be a member of this community. Hoping for the good result. Best, Tzin
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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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Pre surgery diet
I am waiting to have surgery and told by consultant I'm a bit "cuddly" and need to lose some weight. Im 54 on HRT have mobility and pain so unable to exercise like I used to. 5ft 2 and 13 stone. Don't eat unhealthy but could do with adjusting portions. How many calories should I allow in order to lose weight
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I’m back!
I took a break from My Fitness Pal because I was in a rut but now I am back with a renewed sense of purpose and would welcome motivation from others, as I would return the favor and cheer others on. I have a need to lose weight for health reasons so I hope I can do it this time!!
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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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How do you guys handle tracking calories without falling back into ED habits?
So heres my situation. For reference I am 5’8 (don’t read if sensitive to mentions of anorexia) Since August 2023 I’ve gained a lot of weight. Due to what I think was an anti depressant, we ran hormone and other health tests but everything was normal. Here’s the timeline: August 2023 130 lbs Started med September 2023…
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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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Intro
Hello all, My name is Jarrett Osei, and I am looking to start a career in health & wellness through online accountability coaching. Nice to meet you all.
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Hospital stay lit a fire under by butt.
I’ve tried this app before but never stuck with it. Well… A recent event really scared me… so needless to say I’m back with a new outlook and really wanna stick this out for my family but also for myself! So hey yall! Any advise or anything is welcomed!!!!
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Hi, I'm excited to use MyFitnessPal!
The past 3 weeks I've used My FitnessPal along with a well-balanced meal plan, exercise, and a coach. I love the detailed nutrition breakdown and suggestions for additional foods! Now that I'm retired I'm dedicating my efforts to losing 60 pounds that I gained over the past two decades. I've lost 20 lbs so far, over a few…
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Today I walked on my own -Bye bye scooter?
My husband and I both have a severe cold, we both got an earache and a fever overnight and I made an appointment with an urgent care office for Sunday morning. It’s a huge building with modern, long hallways. They have rolling chairs in the lobby, for people who can’t walk very well. I started using these chairs about six…
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Healthy living
Hey 👋 I am 30 and I weigh 155lbs (70.31kg) and I am Portuguese and African American and I love to run 🏃♂️ and stay active. I want people to know that I'm nice and friendly and caring and supportive. I'm on the spectrum and I want to help people like myself and save lives just like my parents in the health field.
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Girls of Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire
hello ladies anyone on a weight loss journey and want to make friends
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Work-Life Balance
Hi community. I am a registered nurse who turned in my resignation 1 week ago from a management position. I want work/life balance and to be able to fit in exercise and healthy eating. I am excited for my new journey - whenever, wherever it takes me - and look forward to happiness and less stress. I can’t wait to interact…
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Newbie Incoming!
Hi, I'm a 24 year old who used to struggle with chronic depression and CPTSD. But now I'm medicated and super excited to start my journey! To be honest, my fitness journey started July 2024, two months after my boyfriend broke up with me. (I know, I know, the usual story, nothing special) anyways! From July 2024 to…
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New here, again
Hi all, 11 years ago I lost 53 lbs through MFP, but over the years and hormone changes, I’ve now gained back quite a bit of it. So I’m going to give this another go! Shout out to everyone who keeps on trying. I welcome friends who are accepting of themselves and others. Punsters, punks and poets particularly welcome 😁
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Introduction
Hi there. I’m Sam m 22 years, 245 pounds 6”. I used to be an athlete but since my injury life has put me on a weight gain cycle, looking for friends and people with same interests to get myself back to the glory days.