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To add friends on MFP on the desktop app: 1) Click on the username in the left sidebar. A window showing the username will open. 2) Click on the username again. The user's profile will open. 3) Click on the "Add Friend" button on the user's profile page. There is an option to send a message along with the request. That's…

I agree, Gloria. 👍This thread does run hot and cold. I wish that more people would post more often. No one needs to write a book, but regular check-ins do help keep things interesting and active. I have been involved in other threads like this that eventually wither away because no one (or only a few people) keep it…

Here's a couple of posts about accurate food logging. This might help you. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1 https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1

No one else is sure, either, Richie. 😁 Log your food and keep the faith!

Welcome to all the new folks posting here. I'm Steve - 66 years on this rock - but I still feel like a kid (most days 😁). I've lost 50 lbs. and kept that off for three years. Still working on losing the last 15 or 20. I'll know when I get there. Like almost everyone else here, I've lost and regained weight in the past. The…

Welcome, Zoe. You'll find plenty of encouragement and support here. Todays workout: Warmup routine Pigeon pose Plank Tabata - 25 seconds in each position - time to move up to 30 seconds. Trap bar deadlifts interspersed with squat band stretches and pushups. 3*5*165 for work sets - 3 sets of 10 pushups. Leg press 3*10*120 -…

How are you liking Florida, Mindi? Are you missing Jersey yet? 😁

What an inspirational story! Congratulations! All your hard work paid off!

Welcome, Kathleen. Nothing to join here - just a place where 40+ folks post about their trials and tribulations and accomplishments in their weight loss journeys. Come on back and share your experiences.

Welcome. You'll like it here. Based on your username, I'm guessing that you live in Hawaii. Please post some photos of your backyard as well.

Bumpers!

Thank you, @seilidhe. Gorgeous scenery! A good reminder to take the time to enjoy our beautiful world. 🌄

One important thing that I learned from IF is the difference between eating because you need food (actual hunger) and eating because you are bored or stressed or it's time to eat. Now I typically have a protein bar in the morning and eat the bulk of the calories later in the day. Sort of a modified version without a strict…

I grew up in Idaho, so I've always been a desert rat. I spent a couple of weeks in Kelso, California on a training session back in the 80's. I spent a lot of free time hiking in the Mojave. It was spectacular and a lot different than the desert I was familiar with in Idaho. I should go back there again. I need to check out…

You got it, Ann. Southern Idaho and most of Nevada are part of the Great Basin desert. It's a great area for hiking, with options for bouldering and rock climbing in a lot of areas. Not the most scenic area at first glance, but it has its own unique charm. And solitude if you're willing to get off the beaten path.

Ann, I live in southern Idaho. It's high desert. Mostly sagebrush, bitterbrush and rabbitbrush. And all the tumbleweeds the world needs. You find the occasional wildflower. There is some cactus, but it is all the ground hugging type - think prickly pear or hen and chickens type cacti. They do bloom, but it is short lived.…

@springlering62 - I think this is the thread you are seeking. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10563959/volume-eaters-thread/p1 I'm another believer in the "big salad with protein" for a midday meal. Coworkers kid me about the huge bowl I use. I just laugh with them and keep eating that salad!

Have an awesome weekend, all! Planning a desert hike for tomorrow. Stormaggedon is heading our way on Sunday, so I gotta' get it done Saturday. What do you all have on your agenda?

That is a killer workout, @3furballs. 👍 I need to put this in my exercise rotation. I'm thinking I will start around 10 minutes and work up from there.

I have seen that same thing happen on hikes - both to myself and to others. One cause could be low blood sugar. Now we always pack a few snacks and eat something at the first sign of anything unusual.

Got two five mile walks with the dog over the weekend. That was good. Eating is still off track, but I'm working on it. Today will be a rest day (don't tell the dog!). Got our second Wuhan flu vaccine shots about 24 hours ago (the Pfizer version). So far, so good for me - no noticeable side effects. SWMBO is in bed today,…

Not many clues, but I'll take a shot in the dark. Catwoman?

Welcome aboard, Nancy. This is a great community that provides lots of support and encouragement. You will find lots of like minded people here. Lots of good information to help you get started here. And come back and ask questions about things that don't make sense. There will be a few! HAHA! 😁…

Please elaborate on your kettlebell marathon cycle. I'm guessing that you are doing various kettlebell movements nonstop - is that correct? Thank you.

I find it is helpful to extend the poles a few inches for downhill sections. Experiment with the length and find something that's comfortable for you, Keri.

Thanks for sharing your experience, @j29t. Always nice to hear that my recommendation was able to help someone else continue their outdoor activities. As my 90 year old uncle always says, "If you want to keep movin', you gotta' keep movin'!" Thanks for that reminder, ninerbuff. I will ordering some new shoes tonight. I am…

I bought them online on Amazon. You can also get them at REI or Cabela's or any store that caters to outdoor hikers. I saw some for sale in a display at Costco today. Try them - I'm sure your knees will thank you.

Keri - consider getting some hiking poles to use when walking. They take some weight off the knees. They also help with balance on uneven surfaces. I use them when hiking in hilly or mountainous areas. I also know some other hikers who swear by them, as well.

Happy Friday, all. Just checking in. Welcome to all the new folks posting in this thread. The support and encouragement that I find on MFP is invaluable for keeping me on track. I check in on MFP almost every day. Anyone posting here is welcome to send a friend request if you want some mutual support. Have an awesome…

That is awesome, Ann. Very impressive!