We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Recipes

2 Part Question - Blog Recipes and Plans
Good morning, I just joined one of the MFP Plans for high protein and it suggests recipes for me to make, but the Print option doesn't work. It just takes me to the top of the screen and if I print the whole page it includes all the ads and makes the printout very long. Am I missing something? Also, how do I access My Plan…
Recommend food to eat next based on daily calorie budget, nutrition goals, time of day, etc
Recommend foods to eat next based on several factors: - Calorie budget. How many calories have I consumed so far today and how many remain to stay within my calorie goal? - Time of day. More carbs in the morning, more protein for dinner, etc. - Nutrition goals. What am I lacking today? What am I close to having too much…
Where to start?
I am 57 yrs old and a Nurse. I lost 55 lbs in 2019? I think. I’ve Kept that off but never got back to the basics and lost any further. Now hoping to get myself motivated to start somewhere…. anywhere! I’m going to try just keeping track of what I eat even if it isn’t at my goal of calories etc. I’m going to attempt to get…
Ready.Set.Go!
Hello everyone. Here I am again….going down this long dark road that I have been down many times before. But….something is different this time. I feel different, I’m not dreading it, I’m not pissed off at skinny people….I’m just ready to be me, my best and right now….I am not. So ready.set.go! I am a mom of 3 beautiful…
How can I edit a meal in "My meals"?
If I have imported a recipe or created one and saved it as one of "My meals", how can I edit it, say to change a quantity or swap out an ingredient? (On desktop/web version)
Open Diary & Eating 1,500-1,700 Cals a Day?
Hello! I am eating about 1,600 cals a day, mostly whole foods. I am hoping to add friends eating the similar amount of cals a day with open diaries. It’s great to see others with similar goals and get ideas from each other’s diaries. Feel free to add me or comment below!
Going back to the basics, who's coming with me?
My name is Kat. I'm 33 and currently in Louisville Kentucky. September 2021 I hit my highest weight, through counting calories I'm down 23 pounds. Just had lower lumbar surgery, dealing with physical therapy has kinda lit a fire to get back on the wagon. TRYING to get back on a sorta vegetarian diet. I'm up for general…
Need Motivation and Accountability to Reach my Goals :)
Hey! My name is Faye, and I’m kinda new to MFP. My goal is to lose around 50 lbs or so, and in past attempts I’ve failed. 2022 is the first time I’ve ever made progress. Im trying to eat healthier with a caloric deficit and intermittent fasting, and exercise daily, for example cycling, swimming, rock climbing, and HIIT. Im…
Quick Go to Recipe...?
Hi ALL, What's your best, quick go-to recipe for lunchtime? I'll go first: CRUNCHY CREAMY WRAPS reduced-fat (0 or 2%) plain Greek yogurt olive oil mayonnaise sriracha sauce imitation crab, flake-style, chopped shredded red cabbage (approx. 1⁄3 medium head) celery, finely chopped medium yellow onion, finely chopped jicama…
Looking for committed and motivated like minded friends
I’m new to my fitness pal. I’m looking to connect with like minded others who are also into motivation and accountability on their health and fitness journeys. I’ve yo yo dieted off an on most of my life. I’m committed now to permanent changes in a healthy diet and exercise to attain my weight goals.
Sharing recipes with friends
I am the main cook in the family. Both my husband and I are trying to loose weight and so I am adapting recipes to be lower calories. I create them in my profile and then I add my portion, he then has to copy it across as a meal and adjust for his portion. It's clumsy. It would be much easier if my friends were able to…
Looking for calorie deficit Besties
I'm here to get healthy and I'm here to go to Disneyland and be able to fit on the rides I would love to be friends with anyone who is on this journey with me
Hello
I'm Jean from Maryland.
Recipes vs ingredients
I added a recipe to MFP, and it calculated 30g total carbs. However, when I look up each individual ingredient in MFP using the same measurements as the recipe, my calculations total 20.3. Anyone know why this discrepancy?
Recipes in myfitnesspal app
Hey everyone, I've been looking though some of the recipes in the app and they all look very good but I am curious how they break up the serving size. I am trying to use these recipes in a meal prep but I want to make sure I hit my target macros and calorie intake. Any suggestions?
Hello MyFitnessPal Community!
Hi! I am not new to myfitnesspal. I have used it for years to track what I am eating and I love it! I am now looking or a sense of community to exchange recipes and help each other out! Looking forward to meeting some new people!
Need help with vegan/dairy free substitute for soup
Calling vegan home cooks for help! My roommate is lactose intolerant, but I want to make my mom's chicken tortilla soup recipe. The recipe calls for a can of cheddar cheese soup. I have spent hours trying to see if there is a vegan equivalent on the market or a recipe to make it from scratch using vegan (coconut based)…
Just joined
Hi everyone. I am Jenny. I am 65 years old and have always struggled with my weight. I am looking to lose 20 kgs to start with. I am currently 92kgs having lost 1.3kgs in 3 days by following this plan. I am struggling to get enough fats and proteins without increasing the carbs. So any help would be greatly appreciated.…
New member from Florida
New to fitness pal! Hoping to find so great recipes on this journey! Residing in Tampa! Looking to loss then tone! Any tips please let me know! Wishing everyone luck on their journey!
Introducing Myself
Hello everyone, I’m from South Australia! I am looking to change my physical and mental health through counting calories and observing fat, carb and protein intake. I’m studying a Bachelor in Health at University. I welcome you to add me as a friend on this app and introduce yourself.
New to MFP
Just saying hello. Really happy to start making positive changes in my diet and physical fitness and it starts today!
Anti-inflammatory diet help please!
Hai! I am doing am AIP diet at the beginning of the process so I'm eating veggies some fruit and meats and nothing else right now. I'm really struggling to eat enough and am hoping for snack or meal suggestions! No grains, soy, Corn, dairy, legumes, chocolate, nightshades (tomato, peppers, potatoes), beans, nuts, seeds,…
Hello
Hello, I'm Karyn - joined to lose the half stone I've put on over lockdown. Looking for friends to share diaries with to find new vegetarian/fish based ideas for meals and give support to/get support back. 1200 calories, 5ft 2, walk 17000 steps a day, looking to go from 8 and a half stone to 8. Thanks!
Is Variety the Spice of Life?
I'm the type of person who doesn't mind eating the same breakfast and lunch most days, and having different various meals for dinner. Honestly, I probably wouldn't even mind the same dinner most days, if it was something I really liked. I only mix things up to make sure I'm getting all the nutrients I need, and to keep…
Vegan MFP friends to be on a Plant-based bulk meal plan in February
Hello, I am Andrea a 33 years old italian man. Personal trainer and massage therapist focus on recovery and joy of living. Before going all in and be strictly plant based in 2017 I was 53kg (117lbs). With the help of coach in 2020 I reached 62kg (136lbs) and managed to keep that. As I stop weighting my food and counting my…

Recipes

Discussion List