If you’ve ever wondered how to use MyFitnessPal without making the most common mistakes, you aren’t alone. When people start a weight loss journey, they want to log every meal, snack, and workout perfectly. But after a few weeks, reality sets in.
People can get impatient by the gradual pace of weight loss or overwhelmed…
Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is losing weight, gaining weight, getting more colorful produce or fiber in your diet, keeping track of what you eat can help (4).
Food diaries—aka food…
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a critical role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body (5). But different kinds of magnesium provide different benefits. So knowing about the different types of magnesium can come in very handy.
It supports protein synthesis, nerve functioning, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, and energy production,” says…
We’ve all been there–the 3 PM call of the vending machine. You’re feeling the mid-afternoon slump, and even though you brought an apple to work, the candy bar is calling your name. It’s times like this you wonder what’s the difference between simple and complex carbs. Carbohydrates can be confusing, so let’s break down everything…
Fat in our food has long been feared. You may remember the 90s, when snack shelves were lined with fat-free and low-fat cookies, cakes, and more. Today we know that dietary fat—both saturated and unsaturated—have a place in a balanced diet.
To clear up the confusion, we’re diving into all things fat in this…
If you exercise, you’ve probably wondered how many exercise calories your sweat sessions burn. Some treadmills or other cardio machines even display the number of calories you’ve supposedly burned as you’ve worked out.
But should you eat back exercise calories? It seems logical to add them to your daily calorie goal and enjoy an extra…
Candy-colored cereal. Neon pickles. Wasabi peas. Many popular foods get their eye appeal from artificial dyes. Artificial dyes are just what they sound like: synthetic colorants used in food products to make them look appealing to kids and grownups.
Recently, artificial dyes have become a hotly debated topic. You may have seen the subject pop…
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and it’s true that breakfast eaters tend to have healthier habits (1).
But science suggests that whether you skip or eat breakfast has little effect on weight loss (2). So, it’s a personal preference!
If you are a regular breakfast eater, starting…
Protein plays a crucial role in your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, shore up bone health, or just feel your best, understanding what protein does and how to get the right amount can help you meet your goals.
Here’s your go-to protein guide featuring insights from MyFitnessPal experts and tools…
We believe progress happens in the small steps you take every day. That’s why we created the Weekly Habits tool—a simple, actionable way to help you stay consistent, celebrate small wins, and work toward your bigger health goals without feeling overwhelmed.
Forget perfection. This is about building habits that fit your life.
What Are Weekly…