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Nutrition

New to Fitness Pal, Want to learn about macro counting.
Hello! I am new to the app and looking to learn. At age 51, I started my weight loss and fitness jouney in October 2024. I lost 5 pounds pretty fast, after the holidays focused again. my weight fluctuates a 1.5 after the weekends, but I'm down another 5 pounds since January 1st. (10 lbs overall). i’d like to lose another…
Crushing it at 46!
Getting back into tracking food after taking a break for the last several months. I love weight lifting and wellness and if anyone is looking for partners on this journey, let me know! Excited to be back here!
MyFitnessPal refuses to provide daily totals to women <1200 kcal and men <1500 kcal. That’s my data?
The app doesn’t provide totals under these limits. I have read their posts and reasoning behind it, but as a user, I think the app is crossing the line of authoritarianism and judgement. This app is a tool, and I appreciate the apps resources and guidance. However, there is not a on-size-fits all diet plan for every…
How to avoid so much sodium
I’ve been logging my diet and i’ve noticed that my sodium intake is double what it should be. I eat very healthy but I would like to get this number down as too much sodium poses risks to my health.
Rotisserie Chicken
Hi just wanted to call out inaccurate information for 128g of rotisserie chicken I felt like cholesterol was too high and sodium levels so I googled it: 128grams of rotisserie chicken 271calories 15g fat 4g saturated fat .02g trans fat 156mg cholesterol 496mg sodium 0g carbs 33g protein Found the same for apples and…
Supplements?
Has anyone found a supplement (vitamin, mineral, herbal) that made a positive impact on you?
Is this a good ratio?
I am very much a beginner with nutrition and fitness. (Starting today!) Regarding nutrition: I am 149 lb female, sedentary (working on it) and I am working on diet/nutrition to get everything lined up for wellness. I am considering a1200 calorie diet with 30 grams carb, 60 gram fat and 135 gram of protein (10%, 45% 45%)…
How do I track fiber intake?
Hello all. New...again;) I realize early nutrition labels didn't reflect fiber, but that changed awhile ago. Certainly MFP has updated to include fiber considering all of the diabetes/GLP-1/insulin making all the health news boards, but I cannot find it. If the nutrition label information wasn't ever updated to include…
Calorie deficit graph?
Hello. Is there a graph accessible in MFP that illustrates my deficit trend over time? I have all my health trackers synced…ie log my intake consistently and my exercise thru Apple Watch Fitness+. Thanks!
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!!!
New journey with GLP-1 and a new lifestyle!
Hello, My name is Kat! I am new to My Fitness Pal, but I am no stranger go trying to lose weight. I have severe PCOS along with other health conditions that have made it practically impossible to try and lose weight. I have tried just about every diet there is and none have worked over the last 10 years. I know that if I…
How do I see the total fiber consumed
When entering foods into my food diary, at the bottom it shows calories/fat/sat fat/carbs/ sodium / protein. How can I see how much fiber was consumed that day as well? I would also like to be able to see how much potassium and phosphorus were consumed that day as well. Thank You
Create 'Foods' from 'My Meals'
I like creating own meals. Lets say chicken schnitzel. When i log in for dinner, every little ingredient is listed (chicken, flour, greek yoghurt, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, spray oil) which is fair. But if I can just list 'My Chicken Schnitzel' my dairy wont be so cluttered! Sure I have created a 'Food' from my recipe…
How to toned the front body part like chest, abs?
Been working out since years . Others parts getting better but not the front body parts.
Metabolism help please!?
Hi everyone! First time posting here. I am in desperate need of some advice. For years I have struggled with my weight. I have spent so long on super calorie restrictive/ very low refined carbs that my body really just got used to that being the norm. If I ate more the 500-700 calories per day or anything different than…
Hello, newbie here!
Hey everyone, I’m brand new to MFP (well, kinda….) and I’m here because I’m starting to get concerned with my overall wellbeing. Want to start small, lowering my calorie intake and moving a bit more. Logged my first weight as 74kg, height 172cm, female 34. Goal weight is 55kg. Always been naturally slender but creeping…
Pasta- how much I should be eating
Hey guys. So I’m confused. I buy my pasta from Aldi- the spiral Remano and on the package it says per serving for uncooked it’s 100g and for cooked it’s like 240g. So if I were to weigh 100g of uncooked and I record that. When that cooked do I eat the whole thing or do I have to weigh out 100g of cooked? I’m really…
Macros and nutrition list what does it mean?
Hey, so I'm new to this app! I joined because I'm planning a trip with alpine. I'm more on the camping/ hiker side so Fitness itself like this app and the numbers is all new to me. So can somebody explain these pages? It says carb 50% fat 30% and protein 20%. Due to the type of workout routine I need for this; it's really…
How to reduce fat intake?
My target is 52g of fat a day, but I’m always above that because I have olive oil, nuts, and peanut butter every day. If I eat meat it’s lean (chicken breast, tenderloin). I do meet my protein target, but I’m above my fat target and always below carbs target.
A Week of Fiber-Rich Meals as a Runner: Not! Deplorable advice
I just looked at the article entitled, "A Week of Fiber-Rich Meals as a Runner." I was shocked that this is promoted as a worthy week of eating. Every breakfast included instant oatmeal, redeemed by blueberries and a banana. The rest of the meals also included a disturbing amount of ultraprocessed food. They included subs…
I'm looking for healthy recommendations that can be purchased at Walmart. Suggestions?
So full disclosure, I have a living situation that prevents me from being able to purchase fresh food. All of the foods that I purchase are to go type of meals like tuna bowls and the like. I don't have a way to change this any time soon so I'm looking for advice on items that can provide adequate nutrition while being…
Help With Nutrition
Hello, I’m seeking advice regarding my nutrition. As a university student entering my twenties, I lead an active lifestyle through karate, weight lifting, and a physically demanding part-time job. I find myself moving around for several hours every day. I’m concerned about getting enough calories in my diet, as I often…
Why is iron shown as a percentage?
I need 8 grams of iron per day. I can't make that translate from x% as shown. Can I change it to grams? If not - what does the percentage mean - percent of what?
Is there a food suggestion feature?
Hey! I am new to MyFitnessPal and love it so far! But I was wondering if there is a feature where foods are suggested to you? For example, today I have 331 calories remaining. I only have 2g fat left, but have 100g of carbs left. I'm also close to hitting my sugar/sodium limit for the day. So it would be helpful if there…
Macro/nutrient breakdown per meal
When I log a meal, I’d like to be able to click on it and view macro and nutrient breakdown for it So that I can track and plan my meals without having to click on individual meal components to calculate macros

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