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Hello!
Hi! I'm Cas. I'm on this app to be more conscious of what I eat and to stop binge eating.
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Sudden Weight Gain After Finally Finding the Right Meds to Manage Mental Health… Now what?
i was skinny my whole life and was quite underweight earlier this year. I was working on weight restoration and really was struggling but made a bit of progress. After quitting a stressful job and finding a psychiatrist that put me on the right kind of meds, I put on weight. More than 30% of my starting weight. I’m sad…
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Back again
I thought I could track without an app and I was very wrong. Just trying to get back on track and lose some lbs.
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Tired of the Same Routine? What Helps You Push Through?
We strive to find balance and rhythm in work, training, and life. However, the biggest challenge is that things become monotonous and boring after a while, leading to a loss of motivation. How do you handle this, and what solutions do you propose?
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Gained a LOT of Weight on Psychiatric Meds
Got up to 208 lbs. and I'm 5 ft 8.5 in. and female. Then, I switched psychiatric meds and lost 60 lbs. over one year with seemingly little effort. Then, I switched back to the psychiatric med that I originally gained weight on and since 2021, I've been slowly regaining the weight. I've regained 23 lbs. so far. I'm now up…
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What's one small fitness habit that made a huge difference for you?
When it comes to fitness, it’s not just about intense workouts or strict diets. Often, the small, consistent habits make the biggest difference over time, in both our bodies and minds. Maybe it was drinking a bit more water, choosing the stairs, stretching each morning, or simply showing up even when your motivation was…
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Nurses Getting Fit
Hi there! I’m I’ve joined MyFitnessPal to take better control of my health and stay consistent with my fitness and nutrition goals. I’m here to track my progress, learn more about healthy habits, and connect with others who are on similar journeys. My focus right now is losing weight, building muscle, improving energy,…
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Hi!!
Hi I’m new here! Just getting back into working out and i’m solely doing cardio right now. I want to include weight training but have bad knees and hips. Im worried ill seriously hurt myself if I start weight training
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Hey
I’m introducing myself. Hey, my names Lance and I used to be in great shape and very healthy. Years passed and I got lazy not thinking my health would take a hit since it obviously only happens to everyone else except me. Anyway no better time to change than now!!!
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Introducing myself
Hi I’m new here! Just getting back into working out and i’m solely doing cardio right now. I want to include weight training but have bad knees and hips. Im worried ill seriously hurt myself if I start weight training
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I’m in my 50’s need tips to get started. Keep focused.
I’m single 13 yrs. I spend most my time alone. I can’t seem to get started and keep focus. Anyone lost like me. I want to be fit. I believe I am experiencing disassociation from trauma. I’m not sure I can do this alone. Any advice would be helpful.
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COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G, 2025!
Welcome! The objective of this challenge is to lose at least 10 lbs. between Wednesday, January 1st and Wednesday, March 19th (11 weeks). This is a supportive, judgement-free zone where all are invited to join. To come back to this page whenever you'd like to visit or post, just click on the little "bookmark" at the top…
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Losing weight after recovery
Hello! My current goals for my fitness is to lose weight, however I have just not long came from recovery of an eating disorder. I want to lose weight in a healthy way, but i've been going to the gym around 3 days a week for about an hour, as well as eating within my calorie deficit and i'm still not seeing results. I am…
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First Post
I’ve been on a lifelong struggle with my relationship with food. Now that I’m older I’m dealing with bloating, hormone imbalances, emotional eating, failure, insecurity, and hopelessness. Not sure how to fix it. I’ve tried to invite friends to help but they think I’m fine because I’m not fat, but inside I feel like I’m…
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Trying to stay mobile to 100 and beyond!
My body started to remind me that routine maintenance was required. I downloaded this app as a tool to stay motivated. Not a fan of medications and/or surgeries to fix problems that I can fix myself with diet and targeted exercise.
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Does anyone have a similar experience? Fear of Goal Weight
I have a milestone but I keep avoiding it. I reached it once 25 years ago and then immediately stopped trying to lose weight. I reached it again two years ago and then immediately stopped trying to lose weight. When I see that first number change from a 2 to a 1, panic sets in. It really concerns me that I have this mental…
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30 by 37: an accountability chat + progress tracking
Hi everyone! I’m excited to be here and start posting daily for accountability and progress tracking. A little about me: I’m currently 168.8 lbs and my goal weight is between 135–140 lbs. I’m aiming to reach my goal by my 37th birthday (Sept 9) I work out about 4x per week, mainly strength training and cardio. I’m…
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New here
Hi, I found myself feeling stuck after retiring which seems crazy. I was active and feeling full of purpose. It’s been a year now, and gained all the weight I lost 10 years ago after being cancer free. I am married 37 years and have a beautiful family including 2 grandchildren. I want to feel good, look good and be healthy…
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First timer!
Hi! I’m Zöe, I’ve always had problems with how I look even from a young age. I mean having people around you telling to “suck in” as a 7 year old, sucks. Anyway wish me luck, let’s hope I can commit!
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Guys I need some advice
I just started my weight loss journey about three or four weeks ago and I’m doing 1800 cal with leaving at least 500 cal left over. I workout sometimes 35 minutes to an hour a day and is it normal to like have no energy because I’m struggling not having energy and I don’t know if it’s because I’m like starting this and…
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In search of wellness and weightloss buddies
Hi I'm Rebecca and I've not been on here for such a long time! So basically newbie I guess. I don't really have a weight loss target, more a body image and lifestyle changes and would love to be part of a squad who encourage, motivate and challenge positively. I've lost some weight already and figure it would be nice to…
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Walking Warriors, let me hear you!
Walking is a low-impact exercise that can lift your spirits, retain/build some muscle, and expose you to sunlight and nature My story I injured myself (peroneal tendonitis in both legs) during a 10k. I used to run half marathons and confused myself into believing I could interval-run a 10k at my current (much heavier than…
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Back for a new season of life
I took a long break from MyFitnessPal but am pleased by the changes that make food logging so much easier. I’d lost weight, gotten cancer, had surgery which removed it all but then messed up my mind, my gut and my ability to exercise freely from complications. I’ve been healing my gut, healing my mind and now I can freely…
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Bring Back Plans!
Removing the Plans feature and replacing it with a meal planner that requires a more expensive premium plan has ruined this app for me. I am a premium member, but I really loved the Plans, and I have no interest in buying a more expensive membership to use the meal planner. You took away a great feature from everyone and…
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What do you eat when you have a cold?
Feeling under the weather with head cold and don't want anything but water and carbs (not great for low carb diet!) What's your go to food?
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Managing diet in a healthy way
Hello I am wanting to use my fitness pal to help track how much protein I am having and whether what I am eating affects my anxiety, I am also training for a marathon. I have a history of restrictive eating and body dysmorphia and I find stuff around weight or calories quite difficult. I didn't know if anyone had any…
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Obese Girl Looking To Get Healthy, Hello!!
I am newish to MFP because I downloaded the app and signed up a long time ago but stopped using it after a year. But here I am back again on MFP starting back up again logging in my food. I have been morbidly obese in the 400s for over 10 years now and I want to become a healthy 200 pounds. I have problems with binge…