soooo I have 820 mfp friends and a lot of positivity and support to share and receive! :)

Hi! I am so happy with my group of mfps!! I post every day and have given and received fabulous support...I don't post all that often in the community but if you're new or early in your fitness transformation adventure then I could be a great connection for you! Please post a short note on goals and/or biggest struggle!
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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Wow! I need more friends!
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    I'll go first!
    Cast recently removed..physio, calisthenics aka "call a medic I can't move after", walking, Pilates soon

    Low stress, smiles, positivity and laughs are key for me...biggest hurdle...maintains this and moving forward every day :)
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    Lol @queenliz99 quality and compatibility is important...everyone needs the right kind of support!!
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    A lot of people assume I'm selling something with that many friends and won't connect...really I just enjoy interacting with people...so trying a community post again:)
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    Please send me a PM if you'd prefer
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    @queenliz99 I guess you're too low quality and incompatible.
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    820?? I was excited when I hit 10.

    My goals are to get my eating under control because I plan to have a few more decades of doing it and don't want to spend the whole time yo-yo dieting or getting down on myself. But I have to figure out how to do that and still eat dessert because life isn't worth living without dessert ;)

    I would like to improve my stamina and endurance to go on longer and more exciting hikes with my husband and puppy. I would also love to improve my bike riding, but more exciting bike rides with my husband mean imminent fear of death in my opinion. He thinks I'm just a weenie.

    My biggest struggles are laziness...and cake. I also have a few minor medical issues some of which improve with exercise and some get worse. Not sure yet how weight affects them.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    Odd. When I get above 200 active friends, I feel like I need fewer (and used to take steps to rectify this problem...back when I was more involved in the MFP community before they fundamentally changed this site). At a certain number, it's unrealistic to connect and interact with too many friends at anything more than a superficial/speaker level.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    820 friends. 77 forum posts.

    One of us is apparently doing this entirely backwards.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    Odd. When I get above 200 active friends, I feel like I need fewer (and used to take steps to rectify this problem...back when I was more involved in the MFP community before they fundamentally changed this site). At a certain number, it's unrealistic to connect and interact with too many friends at anything more than a superficial/speaker level.

    Dude, it was sarcasm
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  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Alydalton wrote: »
    Lol @queenliz99 quality and compatibility is important...everyone needs the right kind of support!!

    That would be a great slogan for a bra company...
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    Odd. When I get above 200 active friends, I feel like I need fewer (and used to take steps to rectify this problem...back when I was more involved in the MFP community before they fundamentally changed this site). At a certain number, it's unrealistic to connect and interact with too many friends at anything more than a superficial/speaker level.

    Dude, it was sarcasm

    :neutral:

    Haven't you been on my FL long enough to know me better than this by now???
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    jofjltncb6 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    Odd. When I get above 200 active friends, I feel like I need fewer (and used to take steps to rectify this problem...back when I was more involved in the MFP community before they fundamentally changed this site). At a certain number, it's unrealistic to connect and interact with too many friends at anything more than a superficial/speaker level.

    Dude, it was sarcasm

    :neutral:

    Haven't you been on my FL long enough to know me better than this by now???
    Apparently not ;) Having me as a friend makes your day, I just know it.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Carlos_421 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Wow! I need more friends!

    @queenliz99 I guess you're too low quality and incompatible.

    This made me giggle. Mainly because Liz is awesome and I know you're yanking her chain.

    I think too many friends can be a challenge to keep up with. I like my current list, but I delete inactive people (mostly, there are some I would like to see return). I add occasionally, but not often.
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    Omg!!! Clearly this forum attempt sucks lol....made me smile though...I'm just doing me...I'm recovering from being it a serious accident...6 casts later here I am...I appreciate the people I interact with and enjoy the discussions, if it doesn't work for you no problems!!
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    I like to keep my FL under 50. Realistically - how do you keep in touch with over 800 'Friends' on a consistent basis?!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Alydalton wrote: »
    Omg!!! Clearly this forum attempt sucks lol....made me smile though...I'm just doing me...I'm recovering from being it a serious accident...6 casts later here I am...I appreciate the people I interact with and enjoy the discussions, if it doesn't work for you no problems!!

    Awe. That would suck! Glad you're on the mend and didn't take this too seriously! :smile:
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    I'm pretty much immobile right now so I have more time than most and need support but love giving support
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
  • DennisA70
    DennisA70 Posts: 115 Member
    I'll give it a go :smile: First off, glad that you are recovering. I think my biggest struggle is staying consistent. Lost 40 lbs a couple years back and then fell off the wagon. It seemed that one thing led to another and the back came the pounds I lost. Almost back to square one and starting over. Glad that I figured out the community thing on here and I am working on building up connections that I can get inspiration and support from and return the favor. Makes the whole journey a bit more fun. My goal is to shed those 40 lbs again and build some muscle tone.
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    Thx for your post!! I strongly believe the process should be fun and interesting otherwise I find it hard to stick to!! I've added you Thx for posting
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    Just checking in...nope, no posts! :) lol
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    I'm working more on macros now as the first 15lbs came off by just reducing cals and increasing movement :)

    I have an open diary and really appreciate open diaries for sharing ideas :)
  • DennisA70
    DennisA70 Posts: 115 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I agree, that in the beginning having a calorie deficit is probably more important that the distribution of macros.

    Took me a while to play around with the diary setting to get it set up in a way that works for me. Wish I had known about the community before so I could have come here and get inspiration.
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    For sure!! It's generally a great resource!!
  • amberjennings96742
    amberjennings96742 Posts: 2 Member
    Hey,
    Figured I'd give the community a try and see if it helps. Really wanting to get back in shape and do the right thing. Really motivated just struggle when I go out to eat and have to pick the healthy option while everyone else eats what they want. Looking for people who can help keep me focused on the long term goal rather than the short.
  • AlyAlyAlyboo
    AlyAlyAlyboo Posts: 276 Member
    I will be on for the long term, feel free to add me! But turn off about 3/4 of your notifications in the settings menu...people don't need to know when you become connected to others!!

    I would just leave: weight lost, activities completed and day streak!
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Alydalton wrote: »
    I'm working more on macros now as the first 15lbs came off by just reducing cals and increasing movement :)

    I have an open diary and really appreciate open diaries for sharing ideas :)

    The next pounds will come off with sufficient time in a calorie deficit too. That's how all the calories come off.