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Besides using protien supplements, how can I reach 117g of protein a day?
My dietician and physician set my macros, and while I am seeing some good change in my health, I am getting very tired of protien shakes/powders. I tried to reach my goal of 117g of protien without it several times, but I struggle to even get close. Any advice on creating meals with 35g to 40g of protien without some kind…
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Using My Meals to record macros
Hi. I’m a newby. I have premium and want to create a meal and only enter the macros.I get premade meals that show some metrics but no food volume. Is it possible to create a meal with no ingredients and add the macros manually? I love quick add but I can’t add a title or image there. Thoughts?
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Show how item being added impacts daily macro goals
When adding a food or meal, I need to know where my macro targets for the day will be with this addition. Currently I have to fist go to dashboard, memorize current daily macros, then back to diary, add food, and mentally compare the effect of this item. Too many clicks!
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Accountability in tracking calories
Hey everyone! Existing member here but first time I've really started using the app properly. Anyone new to tracking calories and macro's and been doing it for a little while and noticing a difference? I've been using for a couple weeks and already lost 1.7kgs. I've found this app to be really helpful when it comes to…
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Hi Friends! Help!!
Hello lovely people! I started Burn Boot Camp in Georgia and they suggested using MFP to help make changes. The only thing is…I’m absolutely horrible at tracking anything. I’m mindful of what I eat, but when I had a dietician (thank you BCBS for deciding not to cover it anymore) it was easiest to maintain my eating goals…
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Hi!
Hi! My name is Maria. I started to use this app some months ago. I’m a body building. I’m a passionate about exercise, healthy lifestyle and I love nature 🤎 Let’s match
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Hello!
I’m engaged and my wedding is August 2026 I want to tone up and get healthy before then! Hopefully I find community and support here!!!
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What do you think is the best pre workout and post workout meal?
Share your recepies and views to stay healthy and fit.
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What to eat for dinner?
I have about 650 calories left for the day. What can I eat for dinner that has lots if protein and fiber?
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App Bug with Exercise
So I am getting rather frustrated with the app, I have gone through support and they just kept suggesting things like restarting the app, my phone, update etc when I have done all that and won't actually support me with the issue. Has any else experienced the issue of the Exercise constantly changing? Makes it hard to…
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Lost my history...
I stopped using the app for a few days because I was on vacation and when I started the app today it made me log in and now I don't have any of my history. None of my usual meals are in my history to quickly add to the dairy. The app shows my log-in streak and says my total weight loss amount, but doesn't seem to have any…
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What to do.
So I have created a diet that gives 1530 remaining calories 300g remaining carbs 26g remaining fats 23g remaining protein 830mg remaining 87g remaing sugar My Question is as to what should I do now. I have basically loaded up on Protein powder, chicken, eggs and milk. I will also incorporate fruits, but what else can I…
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New Guy!!!
Hello everybody! I'm super new to this app and I got this app because Addidas points for 3 months free trial. I'm getting in shape for doing a half marathon. Let's see how it goes. Feel free to share any tips that could help me. Thank you!
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Am i setting up my Macros properly?
For some starter information I am approx. 5'6", 41 years old, and currently 198 ilbs. I am down from 230 lbs approx. 7 months ago but my weight loss has plateaued so I have decided to join myfitnesspal to start tracking my foods, previously my progress was made by just eating smarter and healthier and adding moderate…
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How much iron should I be eating daily?
Does it vary per person, or is the intake set in stone for everyone?
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How to find my food report?
I am using MyFitnessPal to log all of my meals and exercises for myself and also for my college class. This week, in class we have to find the food tab at the top of the page and find the full report. Once we view the report we will answer questions about our calories, proteins, fats in everything we eat. How can I find…
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Confusing Macros
Hi all, I'm a 58 year old female and need to lose 50 pounds. I saw a dietitian last week and he said I need 73-80 grams of protein and 90-135 grams of carbs. Those were his only instructions. I tried putting those numbers into the macro section of the app but it's for net carbs. Any suggestions on what my carbs, protein,…
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Can I add fiber to my Macro goals in addition to Carbs, Protein, and Fat?
In addition to Carbs, Protein and Fat, the program I'm on has a goal for Fiber to round out the percentages to 100%. Can I add Fiber as a fourth macro?
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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…
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Water
Is there an water tracking iOS app that integrates with MyFitnessPal?
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Why isn't the scale moving?
I eat at a calorie deficit and exercise 6 days a week. At the end of every day, MFP tells me in 5 weeks I will be down at least 10 lbs, but my weight never goes down. I’m tracking macros and hitting my goals daily. Not only do I do circuit training 3x per week, I walk daily and do yoga most days. Why can’t I lose weight?…
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Very happy to be changing my diet and lifestyle.
Hi I’m 63 female and currently have no serious physical conditions apart from being about 4 stones overweight. I’m hoping to prevent serious illness like diabetes and heart disease by getting fit now. I’m taking mounjaro( Zepbound) and have done my research. I’m finding it very, very helpful. I’m very happy 💃💃 Of course…
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Gut health plan vs my food log
I’m confused. I started the gut health series which says 25 grams of fiber is a goal for women. Yesterday I ate 24.9g of fiber and my log indicate I was over my recommended 21g. Also I was way over on carbs. I eat Bobs red mill oatmeal for breakfast which logs as 33 carbs and an apple which logs as 19 carbs. Just that meal…
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Easier Meal Plan tracking with recipes and macros
I personally find planning my meals with macros each day really hard, I have to upload a URL for a recipe but this is super buggy and doesnt work very often. I'd love to be able to plan ahead with an overview of the entire week and my macros on each day, by uploading a url of a recipe that I can then just move/drag around…
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Starting back up AGAIN 😳
Hey there! I’m just restarting my weight loss journey AGAIN! I’m a 45 year old married mom of 2 living in Texas. I have gained and lost the same 50 lbs multiple times in the past 15 years, often using MFP. Last year, I let the stress of life get me off track again, and I put on 50 lbs. I’m also finding the weight is harder…
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Net carbs are not subtracting sugar alcohols
My net carb calculation never matches the label on the food. I often scan the bar code. It doesn’t seem to subtract sugar alcohols from the total carb macro. Also allulose and acacia gum should be subtracted from total carb.
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Hello!
Hi! I’ve been using MyFitnessPal on and off for years, but more so recently when I turned to carnivore lifestyle in December 2023. I love the fact that I can keep track of my macros especially! Please feel free to join my group carnivore companions so we can share goals, Ideas, struggles, inspiration, and more!
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Weighing food to logg
Hi! Any suggestions of how to weigh or measure food the right way? For example lots of food that is stored in cans that contain water. I’m really afraid I’m measuring my food wrong. Some practical questions: 1. Weighting tuna (in brine), do u totally squeeze all the water before you weigh or do u leave some of the water?…
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Macros keep changing
Hello, I have a problem with the macros, for example, I set them by grams, I set the objective protein for 150gr for example, however, every time I enter a food, the macros objective changes, by the end of the day, the protein may be up to 200gr, i make sure it is set in grams and not percentages, but it still changes…
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Asking for help on how to lose weight the right way without using drugs
For the first time I am learning what it means to be okay with honesty and self-care. My entire life I've never given myself the gift of self-love. So I'm attempting to go outside my comfort zone and ask for help. This is very hard for me and I'm doing the one thing that I've never had the courage to ever do in my life. I…