libertyacres wrote: »

Just so I don't get myself in trouble, Can someone explain the "flag" and "quote" buttons to me, please? Does "flag" mean I'm following or tattle on someone? What does "quote" do? Thanks!

"Flag" is for posts that go against the MFP rules or code of conduct in some way.

I believe the "spam" flag is intended to be use for something that's obviously advertising, like someone who has signed up to MFP to self-promote (a book or webite or product or whatever), or that's a post by an advertising bot.

Otherwise, I believe the "Report" flag, which will open up some other checkbox options, is what we're asked to use to report most other types of inappropriate behavior, such as insults, trolling, explicit posts, etc. It allows for a note to be written to clarify what the problem is, in the eyes of the person flagging. (It also has an option for asking for one of your own posts to be deleted, if you want that.)

"Quote" just copies the post you're quoting into a new post, so you can reply to the quoted post (makes the context clearer). Just be sure to type outside of the quote "tags", which look like {quote} quoted stuff here {/quote} except with square rather than curly brackets. If I type that same thing with the proper square brackets, it comes out like this:

quoted stuff here

You would hit the quote option, see the quoted matter copied into a fresh reply space, then you type after the close quote tag (the {/quote} one, but with square brackets ).

lorrieannoberry wrote: »

52 and have been on weight loss journey all my life it seems. I can lose.. its the keeping it off and not falling off the wagon.. I have a problem with. until i started on a life journey instead of a 'diet'. I want to play with my grandkids and be able to without not being able to get out of bed in the morning. lol. I am learning to eat better, move more and i feel great. God has been so good to me to keep me healthy in spite of my self. 176 lbs but only 4lb 11 inches tall. so for me still in obese BMI range. But i am taking one day at a time.

Welcome!

I think it's helped me to think of weight loss as "weight maintenance practice", and use the time of limited calories to figure out what helps me stay full, well-nourished, and happy with fewer calories. During weight loss, I was trying not to do anything I wasn't willing to continue permanently, except eating slightly fewer calories than I was expending. I didn't do anything dramatically differently when I reached goal weight, except add back those few calories, gradually.

There used to be someone on MFP who liked to say "there is no wagon, so we can't fall off it", and I think there's some truth in that. Inevitably, there will be some more goal-driven days, and some days less productive for the goals, but the key is to keep going, and work in an overall positive direction in the big picture. Figruing out how to manage the loss phase so it's pretty easy - at least as easy as it can be - is a big help, IMO.

Wishing you much success!

Hello all ~ My name is Tony I'm 57 go a bit longer. I'm tired of starting but never sticking with a program, never losing any real weight.... but only end up gaining. I have steadily climbed .. BUT no longer.
I started at my highest I've ever been.... at 243. I'm happy to say I am down to 225 as of this morning, and I'm NOT going back up. I feel better and have more energy.
looking for like minded friends and in the same age range lol.

hi

Longtime MFP member. Had success but then I gained it all back and then some. Now at 57 years it feels even harder to lose the weight recently have finally dropped a little weight. Looking for friends for support of each other. I am also trying to be more diligent in my tracking or food. Need some friends to help me be accountable. Thanks.

I’m new. Am wanting to address my COVID belly. Working from home means I walk and get out less. Am finding it hard to get out as I lack a bit of motivation. End up working longer hours at home, and my husband does not have a weight problem so we always have treats in the house. I also am hypothyroid so it makes it a slower weight loss journey. Anyway, am here. And have survived the first week of MFP.
Good luck everyone.

elijandou wrote: »

I’m new. Am wanting to address my COVID belly. Working from home means I walk and get out less. Am finding it hard to get out as I lack a bit of motivation. End up working longer hours at home, and my husband does not have a weight problem so we always have treats in the house. I also am hypothyroid so it makes it a slower weight loss journey. Anyway, am here. And have survived the first week of MFP.
Good luck everyone.

Welcome aboard!!