ciscosdad wrote: »

Longtime MFP user. I took a break for a couple of years, tried WW and Noom, now I'm back and everything is different. Im looking to find active groups for motivation and fun.

Welcome back!

CrankyGoat2 wrote: »

I'm 50+ and weigh around 250 lbs; otherwise healthy and physically active with love of the outdoors; exploring the OMAD lifestyle with a Low Carb component to help truly kick in the weight loss. Besides, much of the research I've explored indicates it is a good lifestyle choice to make when in the 50+ category and physically active.

Seeking like-minded MFP "Friend's" to help encourage; educate; and support each other along our respective journeys

How cranky? Should we be afraid??

@UncleMac
For the few days I have been using it, it hasn’t been “remarkable”, but it gives me more information and without the ads. I have used the free version for quite awhile but made the jump to pay so I would have more accountability. I am looking forward to more plans accessible. And the first month is free so I could cancel in early July. Thanks for connecting

@jastrino1235 and @mtaratoot, thank you both. I usually use the Desktop version, rather than the phone version... so my ad blocker generally deals with the ads effectively. I'm in "maintenance" mode so I'm not sure how much I will gain by going Premium... just very curious.

I've been in (and out) of maintenance for a couple years. There's still a tiny bit of benefit for me, and there are for sure other tools I'd use if I was more of a fitness maven. Maybe some day I'll pay for it. First I have to get an idea what cash flow is really going to look like in retirement.

Commuting cost savings won't be much. Just bagels. I was almost exclusively a bike commuter. So maybe tires every now and then.

I have a pretty good idea what my pension will be. It's based on a formula, and I have what I think are all the relevant data to figure it out. I also ran several benefit estimates online, and I've had them make a few written ones in the last couple years. So I'm just waiting to see what it will be. My second month's payment will include a COLA so should be a little higher. Another unknown is when they will roll out another portion of my retirement benefit; I am moving it to another investment. Depending on how markets move, the final cashout could be larger or smaller, and depending what happens between the time they cut the check and I get it in my hand and mail it across the continent I might be buying more or fewer assets. Oh well.

I think I will be OK. I think I have a 90% chance of not running out of money. That's not bad. I just need to maintain the meager lifestyle I've maintained the last 30 years. At some point I will need to replace my truck. I bought it new in 1997.

I've been planning for about a decade and saving even longer. Yes, it's amazing how people often don't think about it. It's even more amazing when they rack up debt to buy new cars, boats, or whatever and don't have anything in the bank for themselves. I ran into someone just today who came to pick up the giant pile of garbage we pulled out of the river. He works for the outfit I used to work for. He's been working more years than I have, and he's eligible to retire, but alas he can't because.... not there yet.

The other unknown is what's going on in the economy and markets these days. All the preparation may help but not be enough if I got the timing all wrong.

I’ve been retired since October 2019. Have same family financial advisor for over 35 years. In decent financial condition now. My advisor actually telling us to enjoy ourselves! Now I am “enjoying” eating more. I am at the highest weight since retiring. When I was working, my wife and I were working out more regularly because we had to fit it in with my schedule. Now that we have a much looser schedule, we lost that “motivation” to get up and get out. Also too much TV. But joining this and other discussion groups, I hope to get back on track and avoid the yo-yo eating/weight gain.

Speaking as a retiree with some practice at it (I retired in 2006): The retirement schedule flexibility also permits increasing active fun, if you make those choices.

I'm careful about "dosing", i.e. gradually increasing activity, and managing overall volume/intensity . . . but my total active volume is higher than I could fit in, pre-retirement. So fun!

It's a great time to try some manageable new stuff, too. 😊

@AnnPT77
“Dosing” looks like a great idea. Last week I did 3 days in a row of hard workouts. I was sore the next 3 days. I am not 30 years old anymore ☹️ Today I did a spinning class. I think I will do only a light walk tomorrow. I need to be patient with this “new” old man.

Welcome in in!

In the long run, building healthy habits will win over relying on motivation. Motivation is a limited resource, but you still have to do the things with or without it.

Give my regards to The Parthenon next time you see it.

I'm not new to MyFitnessPal but restarting. New to communities and to be honest don't post much to them. I work at a sit-down job so finding time to move is difficult. Thought it would try this since WW is really hard to stay on.

luvmycats wrote: »

I'm not new to MyFitnessPal but restarting. New to communities and to be honest don't post much to them. I work at a sit-down job so finding time to move is difficult. Thought it would try this since WW is really hard to stay on.

@luvmycats I totally agree! I've been using MFP to track since January and lost 57 lbs but then my weight loss slowed to a crawl so decided to try WW. I've been doing WW since mid November and have lost another 4 lbs but I find myself using both the MFP and WW apps to ensure that I get enough calories each day as well as to watch my macros. The new WW is so different than when I last did it 20 years ago and I really don't care much for it. I switched to maintenance mode in WW which seems to be working out a little better for me. I also like the communities in MFP better than WW.

@CrankyOldGoat

Welcome you cranky old goat! I'm just a cranky old coot. Sounds like you have some general goals and have worked out a decent plan to achieve them. That's a really great way to start.

I love kayaking, but mostly stay out of the ocean. It's usually about 50 degrees in the water here and doesn't change much through the year. Also it's seldom calm enough to swim. Paddling sea kayaks in rock gardens is pretty exciting - maybe too exciting for me anymore. Surfing whitewater kayaks always scared me a bit, but sure was fun. I mostly stick to rivers for whitewater and milder rivers and lakes for sea kayaking and canoeing, although I'm trying to improve my whitewater canoe skills. My cranky old knees just don't like whitewater canoeing. They hurt after 20 minutes. After 90 minutes, they don't feel so bad anymore, but when I get to shore I can't stand up out of the boat.

Stay safe out there. Soak up all life has to offer, and try to savor every moment. While you're at it, savor every bite; it sounds like you're going to have that covered too.

CrankyOldGoat wrote: »

Hi folks, and Happy Holidays. I am new both to this group and MyFitnessPal in general. I am 55 years old and a seafood lover; avid walker (with our dog); mountain hiker and kayaker. I'm a health care professional and consider myself healthy and in reasonably good shape, BUT admittedly can lose 50 pounds and be much healthier for it.

For 2023 I am trying to adopt a healthier "lifestyle routine" and that in itself can be a real challenge, mainly with breaking old habits after years and years of routine (like eating while watching TV in the evenings).

Intermittent Fasting seems to be both well researched and a great option for lifelong weight maintenance - I like the 5:2 version, but was thinking of a combo - I'd use MFP's new Intermittent Fasting feature and adopt a 16:8 IF habit along with the 5:2! Nutritionally it looks like I can meet all my requirements - as I tend to eat nutrient dense whole foods/ chicken / eggs / and seafoods - plus the 5:2 option allows autophagy to truly kick-in and provide all it's wonderful metabolic cellular benefits.

Although I used to bodybuild in my 20's and 30's, I'm no longer into "hitting the gym" and plan to incorporate a home based bodyweight calisthenics oriented workout routine, along with daily walks / hikes with my dog and kayaking / ocean swimming when the weather gets warmer.

Would LOVE to find a mentor and several like-minded MFP friends to help assist me along the way.

Hello, and welcome!

Sounds like you have a good fitness base and some good habits, just need to get a little better handle on the calorie intake (whether you count the calories or not). I started here in a similar spot: Reasonably fit, reasonably healthy eater . . . but 50-some pounds overweight (though I was 59 at the time). For me, MFP was and has been pretty perfect: I've been at a healthy weight for 7 years now, currently age 67.

I don't know about you, but I found losing 50+ pounds to be a surprisingly big quality of life improvement, with some benefits even before reaching goal weight.

Like you and mtaratoot, I'm a human powered boating fan: I have a kayak, but kayak rarely; have canoes but canoe only occasionally anymore; . . . but I row (rowing shells) several days a week in Summer, these days. I also bike a bit, for variety. In Winter, it's mainly rowing machine and stationary bike, just enough so I don't need to start conditioning from ground zero in the Spring. Hereabouts (mid-Michigan), we don't have an ocean, but there are lots of lakes and rivers, plus some Great Lakes an hour or so away. My local rowing club is my main hangout, though.

This group isn't very active, but there are lots of other threads and groups in the MFP Community. Those were and are helpful to me in learning more about nutrition and health, plus staying engaged mentally in a healthy routine.

Wishing you much success!