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  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,244 Member
    Well Ann, we might be more active now that there's a Cranky Old Goat around....

    Not super active, but super friendly. That's what I've noticed.

    Except that taratoot fellow. He's a real weirdo.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,204 Member
    edited December 2022
    mtaratoot wrote: »
    Well Ann, we might be more active now that there's a Cranky Old Goat around....

    Not super active, but super friendly. That's what I've noticed.

    Except that taratoot fellow. He's a real weirdo.

    awwww . . . heal well, toot dude, 'mmK?

    ETA: I'm eating the discount fog - wish I could send you some.

    @CrankyOldGoat - apologies for the digression on your thread. Underlying message: We oldies here actually care about each other, even when the thread doesn't have lots of traffic. If the details of my comment above are opaque . . . well, you'll be a regular, and we'll rope you in, once you participate for a while.

    Happy holidays, wishing everyone progress toward goals . . . and more important, maximum quality of life en route. Balance, FTW!
  • CrankyOldGoat
    CrankyOldGoat Posts: 17 Member
    AnnPT77

    I love rowing as well - used to scull competitively in University; but always preferred ocean rowing in a dory - I row indoors still and have access to a Whitehall Rowing dory (beautiful vessel) on occasion. However my goofy mutt prefers the kayak, so that remains my main choice - it works well for the waters off Vancouver Island.

    Thank you all for the warm welcome and sage words of wisdom and experience - always nice knowing others have accomplished the ‘healthier’ lifestyle transition as we get older.
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,244 Member
    Wait.... You swim off Vancouver Island? Five mm suit?

    Wait... Your dog goes in the kayak with you?

    I'd love to have a wherry. And a driftboat. And a whitewater dory. Alas - no room to sore or money to buy. If you don't count my raft, I have a single digit number of boats. Don't ask about paddles.

    You do know how many boats one person needs, right?

    Just ONE MORE.
  • bscribner16
    bscribner16 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi there. I am a 52 year old asthmatic. I have been physically active all my life and started running about 20 years ago. I started by alternating between running and walking. I did this long enough to run a 5K. After completing a 5 K, I set my eyes on a half marathon. I ran my first half marathon in 2009. After running a few half marathons, I set out a goal to run a full marathon. First Marathon was in 2011in Newport RI. After finishing it I put a goal to run the Boston Marathon once. I ran it in 2013 and 2014.

    Now that I am 10 years older I have decided to keep my running to 6 miles or less.
  • bscribner16
    bscribner16 Posts: 6 Member
    Farback wrote: »
    We're not going to have to do the whole nekid selfie thing again are we?

    LOL
  • Rxman1971
    Rxman1971 Posts: 390 Member
    Hey all
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    Rxman1971 wrote: »
    Hey all

    Welcome aboard!!
  • mllama19
    mllama19 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi posts look old. Anyone still out there?
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,204 Member
    mllama19 wrote: »
    Hi posts look old. Anyone still out there?

    Yup.

    The group isn't very active, but it would be good to get it going more. Some of the others are still around, too. It's a little hard to follow the group, the way notifications work.

    I'm Ann, heading toward year 8 of weight maintenance, now age 68.

    You look new. New to MFP? The Community? What goals are you working on, if any?
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,244 Member
    It's a little slow here, but that can change if more folks contribute. Welcome!
  • Rxman1971
    Rxman1971 Posts: 390 Member
    Here
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    mllama19 wrote: »
    Hi posts look old. Anyone still out there?

    Present!! ;)
  • trail070x
    trail070x Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all! Newbie here. Peri/menopause, meds that lead to insatiable bad carb cravings. I need to get my weight back down and maintain it.
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    trail070x wrote: »
    Hi all! Newbie here. Peri/menopause, meds that lead to insatiable bad carb cravings. I need to get my weight back down and maintain it.

    Welcome aboard!! What strategies are you employing to address the issue(s)? A goal without a plan is a wish...
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,237 Member
    55YO maintainer! glad I found this group... :)
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    xbowhunter wrote: »
    55YO maintainer! glad I found this group... :)

    The group was very quiet for a while but seems to be picking up again!!
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,244 Member
    UncleMac wrote: »
    xbowhunter wrote: »
    55YO maintainer! glad I found this group... :)

    The group was very quiet for a while but seems to be picking up again!!

    Showing up was half the battle. I'm happy to see that more are coming or are coming back!
  • GettingCut70
    GettingCut70 Posts: 35 Member
    53 here. I've been on MFP awhile, but just getting back into the Community aspect. Feel free to add.
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    IslandGal3 wrote: »
    Good morning everyone. I will be 53 next month. Trying to get things back on track after a really tough year.
    I hope you all have a great day!

    G'morning... The past few years have been tough actually...
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    53 here. I've been on MFP awhile, but just getting back into the Community aspect. Feel free to add.

    I used to be active in the Communities but I found I was spending too much time online so I cut back.
  • Rxman1971
    Rxman1971 Posts: 390 Member
    Hi all I am back lol
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    Rxman1971 wrote: »
    Hi all I am back lol

    Welcome back!!
  • Rxman1971
    Rxman1971 Posts: 390 Member
    Thanks Mac. How's it going
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    Rxman1971 wrote: »
    Thanks Mac. How's it going

    Mostly good. Getting ready for the annual migration... escaping Texas before it becomes unbearably hot to Canada's east coast where summer is far more pleasant.
  • jkq17
    jkq17 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi all Happy Sunday
    58 yr old Cdn male here.
    I had been on mfp for a number of years and am now back after a hiatus.
    Looking for like minded people in their 50s that want to keep chasing those healthy goals. I’m always looking for friends that I can chat and share ideas and tips with
    Jeff
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,204 Member
    jkq17 wrote: »
    Hi all Happy Sunday
    58 yr old Cdn male here.
    I had been on mfp for a number of years and am now back after a hiatus.
    Looking for like minded people in their 50s that want to keep chasing those healthy goals. I’m always looking for friends that I can chat and share ideas and tips with
    Jeff

    @jkq17 - Welcome, Canadian neighbor! (I'm over in Michigan, USA, sort of next door to at least some parts of your beautiful country.)

    This group has been a bit slow, but I hope you'll stick around. Most of the activity has been on these threads, lately:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10909281/general-chat-thread-please-participate#latest
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10647689/pictures-from-outdoor-exercise#latest

    If you post on that first one, that's a good place to ask questions or share tips with fellow group members. The second one is not just photos; things here are pretty relaxed about what's posted where. That said, new threads can sometimes be overlooked, because they don't show up in our Community notifications unless we change one of the default notification settings. Once we post on a thread, or bookmark the thread, we do get notifications by default.

    Truth in advertising: I'm not among "like minded people in their 50s" ;) as I'm 68. I'd like to think I'm fairly lively for a li'l ol' lady, but that may be wishful thinking. :D

    Best wishes!
  • UncleMac
    UncleMac Posts: 13,748 Member
    jkq17 wrote: »
    Hi all Happy Sunday
    58 yr old Cdn male here.
    I had been on mfp for a number of years and am now back after a hiatus.
    Looking for like minded people in their 50s that want to keep chasing those healthy goals. I’m always looking for friends that I can chat and share ideas and tips with
    Jeff

    Hey Jeff! I'm a Canuck too... currently on the East Coast but I've lived from coast to coast over the years!!
  • jkq17
    jkq17 Posts: 6 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    jkq17 wrote: »
    Hi all Happy Sunday
    58 yr old Cdn male here.
    I had been on mfp for a number of years and am now back after a hiatus.
    Looking for like minded people in their 50s that want to keep chasing those healthy goals. I’m always looking for friends that I can chat and share ideas and tips with
    Jeff

    @jkq17 - Welcome, Canadian neighbor! (I'm over in Michigan, USA, sort of next door to at least some parts of your beautiful country.)

    This group has been a bit slow, but I hope you'll stick around. Most of the activity has been on these threads, lately:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10909281/general-chat-thread-please-participate#latest
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10647689/pictures-from-outdoor-exercise#latest

    If you post on that first one, that's a good place to ask questions or share tips with fellow group members. The second one is not just photos; things here are pretty relaxed about what's posted where. That said, new threads can sometimes be overlooked, because they don't show up in our Community notifications unless we change one of the default notification settings. Once we post on a thread, or bookmark the thread, we do get notifications by default.

    Truth in advertising: I'm not among "like minded people in their 50s" ;) as I'm 68. I'd like to think I'm fairly lively for a li'l ol' lady, but that may be wishful thinking. :D

    Best wishes!

    Thanks so much for the info. I’m on the way to check out the links!
  • jkq17
    jkq17 Posts: 6 Member
    UncleMac wrote: »
    jkq17 wrote: »
    Hi all Happy Sunday
    58 yr old Cdn male here.
    I had been on mfp for a number of years and am now back after a hiatus.
    Looking for like minded people in their 50s that want to keep chasing those healthy goals. I’m always looking for friends that I can chat and share ideas and tips with
    Jeff

    Hey Jeff! I'm a Canuck too... currently on the East Coast but I've lived from coast to coast over the years!!

    Thanks Mac!