H_Dubbs Member

Calgary. Already quite active as I work with a trainer every week but would enjoy connecting with this group if it gets going.

I'm a big believer in balance. This is a vacation, you worked hard to pay for and to earn the days off. You should enjoy some liquor and some foods that you love and you should do it guilt free. Having said that, does every meal need to be a total calorie blow out? Nope! This is where balance comes in. The last…

Of course it will get better!!! The squat engages many muscle groups that need to work in sync and get stronger (this is different than the leg and bench press because large parts of your body are supported and not moving). It is really important to learn proper technique now so that you prevent injury when you increase…

My original post got cut off there was more... There’s a Schwarzenegger quote I use in my head “Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn”. I try to ignore the comments and focus on the many supportive comments I’ve received from my gym buddies. I wish I had a go to response I could use to shut them down. It…

It's so true, especially relatives. The last few days were tough. The most hurtful are the people that get TOO excited and make a huge spectacle about the loss. They think it's a compliment but it's actually insulting because while the weight is gone, YOU are still that person. I also hate when they assume you aren't done…

Groups/threads don't work for me but I am a 5 day/week athlete and enjoy posting and interacting with other active users. I will accept female friend requests.

I like having a bit of everything. People who have succeeded have knowledge to pass on, people in the same boat make me feel supported. I really enjoy watching the progress of those who aren't as advanced as me. I find motivation from all sources.

Doing an obstacle race 2 years ago changed my life, I applaud you and am excited for you. It really kickstarted a healthy change in my life and led me to face fears and learn what I am capable of. I started outdoor running in April for an August race. My goal was simply to increase stamina and be able to run 5k, I didn't…

I am going through a similar experience. Lost 40, then gained some back. Relost that weight, then this weekend reached 50. I spent the entire weekend sad and crying. What made it worse was I didn't know WHY I was sad, it seemed so silly. I felt no major crisis when I lost the 40. I have had zero appetite, even though now I…

Thanks for the comments everyone, they are all helpful. The 2100 cals comes from MFP when I switched to maintenance, I'm currently at 159 lbs. Even if I switch to "lightly active" it's 1890 cals. I often get 10,000 steps before hitting the gym. I am disregarding that number to begin with anyway. I was comfortably making…

@countcurt thanks for sharing, that's helpful

Well they're not happy but they're not exactly sad either. It's more like a combo of relief and anxiety. Then I feel guilt for not being happy, I mean SHOULD be. The change is from 1350 to 2100 cals but I work out, A LOT, and I want to build muscle so it will ask me to eat even more. I am not going to attempt to eat that…

I am in a similar situation, just a few pounds (hopefully 2 weeks) away from starting to maintain. A little gun shy as I had success with MFP, left and stopped tracking, eventually gaining back 15 of the 40 lbs I lost. Now I am on the cusp of a total loss of 50. This time I will continue to log. I am extremely active,…

There are groups and discussions in the "community" that cover all kinds of topics, you may find them helpful. I am asking for friends, just like in facebook where your activity and posts would be in my newsfeed. Your posts as a friend are private, in the community they are public.

Joined!!!

I'm in. Looking forward to trying something new and connecting with new friends.

I am looking for the same. I like to read others struggles and victories on a daily basis, and I like to share my own. I'm 41, athletic, down 30 hoping to lose 20 more. Will send you a request.

Hi all, I'm new to the community side of MFP. If we become "friends" are our newsfeed posts private to friends, like Facebook. I like the idea of the groups for accountability but prefer not to have the world able to read my thoughts. A small circle of friends like yourselves may be the answer. If so, feel free to send me…