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D. Denell Lifting Big Dumbbells, Hello from California👋🏾
Hey now, I hope all is well with everyone. My name is D. Denell, I’m a communications specialist and real estate consultant based in Los Angeles, CA. Lifting large circles and walking regularly became the most therapeutic self care solution that I didn’t know I needed. I restarted my journey and began taking my health and…
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…
IF and working out in the evening
Hey all! I've been thinking about hopping on the IF wagon. My problem is.. I workout in the evening after work. I get to the gym at 4:30 and workout for an hour then I usually eat a protein bar. The problem is, I usually want to stuff myself after a good workout. I'm not usually home to cook/eat until 7. I just don't know…
How does one connect with others and make friends with this app?
Hi, I'm looking to make some friends here but can't figure out how to do it. I'm 61 and just looking for support and to support others who are trying to become their healthiest selves. I am a Christian and enjoy good discussions, trading ideas and success stories and just having fun!
Trying to maintain and build.
Weight lifting
Any suggestions for beginner weight lifters?
Longtime user but never used community
Hello, I'm currently on a 509 day streak since I started MyFitnessPal in May 2023. Been on an eternal bulk, started at 120lb in January 2022 and now 206. I plan on cutting a little after I reach 211.
Hello from downunder!
I'm new to this forum, but have been using the myfitnesspal app for about two years. It's great and has really helped me stay on track with my diet and nutrition. Back in August 2023, I woke up in hospital after collapsing at home. They did every kind of test known, thinking I'd had a stroke. Turned out to be a TIA. Made a…
Hello! Looking for inspiration from other athletes
Hey! I'm Marilyn and have used MFP on and off through a couple of decades. I've weighed between 140 and 150 lbs for most of my life. That's really big for a NCAA Division 1 distance runner! And yet - I was 🤣 I still run about 40 miles per week, lift a couple of times, swim and bike and backpack and take walks, etc. I'd…
New here
Hi all, I’m new to community discussion boards. I’m trying to stay motivated. I’ve used my fitness pal to stay slim but now I’m focused on building muscle particularly, leg and glutes. I’ve been doing google searches and using muscle gain calculators to try to figure how many calories/protein I need to consume. It’s kind…
What name does the MyFitnessPal app use for "power snatches"?
Hi all, so I'm using the MyFitnessPal app to build a workout routine. When I go to add an exercise and enter "power snatch", I get no results. I thought this was a super standard exercise! Maybe I'm using the wrong term? I see "power clean" and "snatch" and "hang snatch" but no "power snatch". For an easy visual / video of…
Not New, but Back on Track!
Hello mfp peeps! I'm definitely not new to mfp but I am new to the community section! My current weight recently skyrocketed, to 201lb. I'm 5'5, 23, moderately active at work and at home. Getting into weight lifting. My SW was around 170 in 2016. My GW is 140. I'd like to lose 2lb a week for the first 5 months back on my…
Not new, but haven't used MFP in years
It's been awhile since I've used this app, but I'm definitely looking for more encouragement. I use Instagram a lot as a way to stay keep myself accountable. Would love more friends to stay encouraged.
Varying calorie goals by day
I’ve been learning about best practices for maintaining muscle while losing weight and I want to check my understanding… So if I have calculated a deficit of 300 calories, I’m wondering if I should eat at a higher calorie goal on days I am lifting weights. MFP does not attribute as many calories to non-cardio exercises (so…
App for logging strength training
There so many options out there to log (strength training) workouts, but my requirements are quite specific (I think)... The thing is that I have two different barbells and two different sets of (adjustable) dumbbells. Since the empty dumbbells and barbells have different weights, I'd like to be able to distinguish them…
New Here
Hello Everyone! New to Myfinesspal but I am excited to start my new fitness journey!
Number of leg days per week----Is more better?
Hi, So I only do 30 minute leg workouts, combining weighted squats, dead lifts and Romanian deadlifts. Can I do this every other day or is that too much. On the other days, I do a 30 minute pretty intense trail bike ride to get my cardio in (I have heart issues so cardio is important for me to do). Thanks for any advise!
New here!
Hi just looking for like minded people on a weight loss/fitness journey to connect with it!
Aging gracefully
Hi! I’m Mae. I’ll be 49 next month. I’ve been working out for over 35 years and love healthy foods, but have chronic back conditions and depression. For the first time in my life, I am now counting macros and today I just purchased 260 pounds of weight plates for my home gym, I work out every day whether I’m doing high…
30+ Tips to Increase Strength Training Intensity
Brothers and sisters of iron, welcome! Resistance training is a wonderful method to increase strength, improve muscle tone/size, and work off some aggression in a positive manner. (I would get in trouble tossing *insert source of annoyance* around, so instead I will toss around some heavy pieces of iron.) Newcomers to the…
Giving this app a go
My name is Brian and I’m from Colorado. I’m giving this app a go. I’ve been on my journey for a few years now, and made great gains. I’m always looking for new ideas, and changing things up to increase gains. I’d be more than happy to talk about my personal journey and successes, along with failures along the way. Always…
What's up?
Hi! I'm Lori! Out here in UT where it snowed yesterday, May 5. That's just spring in utah...never know what you'll get. Glad to be getting started again to healthy up.
Stretching for more flexibility
Hi. I’ve always been a weight lifting person who likes strength training and the way my body feels after a workout. However I have no flexibility. I tried to go to a beginner’s yoga class once and I was so tight and had no balance. I recently started to do the 7 minute stretch exercises that this app recommended for a…
consistently training and dieting but my lower abs are becoming pudgy. tips? help?
hi i used to train at home then hit a plateau, so i started going to the gym and tried to follow a program but wasnt seeing results so went back to my original style of training but instead at home its in the gym. after each lifting session i do about 15-20 min cardio HIIY sprint drills. when i trained at home i would go…
I’m new to the MFP community.. located in Raleigh NC
I recently reignited my love for fitness back in February. I attend crunch fitness and also love going walking outdoors in the afternoon. It would be great to have an accountability partner or even just a walking buddy. Either way I wish everyone luck and success (WE GOT THIS)
Weightlifting after flying?
Flying super early tomorrow and coming home the next day. Flight is only 2 1/2 hours. I want to lift after coming home, but I've read you shouldn't? Thoughts?
Weight Gain and Cellulite
I’m very new to weight lifting so I apologise if this is something regularly discussed or known. I’m generally a very lean 46kgs. Loads of cardio, not afraid to eat carbs. I’ve always been energetic and slim. Recently I decided to switch it up and try gain muscle. The past 10 weeks I’ve progressed from body weight to…
Here to build knowledge of nutrients and muscle
Hi everyone, after being on noom for over a year and losing most of the weight I was aiming to, I am starting here so that I can better track my macros and gain muscle. I would love to join a group, if there is one, of other late 30s-beyond who are working out and eating with the same goals in mind. 💪
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?

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