DarrenKH Member

I am also jumping in late, I had a great week about 100 km road biking though interrupted by sinusitis / tooth pain. I track with my Garmin Vivoactive watch and synch with Strava, which is kind of cool, is used by most cyclists here in Panama where I live (mostly). 60 and 80 km the two prior weeks, and an average of 8 km…

I ski cross country when I can, it's an amazing exercise

Calgary, I have a few Canadian friends on MFP, happy to add a few more

Hi Michael, this does sound challenging, but I hear the optimism also, and you obviously have some kind of vision to getting on MFP and putting your story out there. What are your goals? As you seem to indicate, developing a habit (even one) can give you hope and positive momentum, and this will have a positive influence…

I agree with what everyone is saying about the motivation finally needing to come from within, but that has to be balanced also with a recognition that we can all help each other to a certain extent, so I don't think the original posting is completely wrong. So we shouldn't rule out the idea of a support system. My kids…

Thanks for the reminder about solstice, I had to plan my last run to return in the dark on well-lit streets (with some ice and snow around). I will focus today on being more positive and leaving the grouchiness and anxiety of yesterday behind.

Hi folks, I'm Darren, have been running since it was a requirement for my soccer team as a teen. It went up a notch when I subscribed to audible.com about 15 years ago, and then in recent years I started training for half-marathon and eventually three marathons. I came back to MFP, trying to lose some weight, in fact, when…

Congratulations on your efforts and having your spouse on board at least part of the time. Lots of great comments here. I would only add that by you being consistent and steadfast you will definitely have an effect on him in the long term, and that's the time frame that really matters, right? When you organize and prepare…

Hi, it's nice to check in here once in a while. I thought I would post this here, also was in the community, not sure if it's ok to double post, but anyway will try: One of the reasons we should try to be optimistic and grateful is that it will help others as well as ourselves. I listened to this podcast (while running;…

I'm in kind of the same position, re-joining, and it's going well. Have to figure out how to stay consistent now. I think part of the trick is find time to keep engaged with MFP, it really helps, both the logging and the interaction and encouragement with others. Maybe just telling yourself you can have a small piece of…

Planning ahead is a great idea, but I can't think of a full lunch with only 300 calories, maybe soups with lots of veggies could be a good bet? Tuna wrap with lots of celery, onions, and low-fat mayonnaise? For lunches (kids and adults) I pack carrots, green peppers, baby tomatoes, cucumber, celery, sometimes with a dip,…

These personal examples are amazing, I will have to try some, and will show this to my wife and a few others. I run and swim, mainly, but I want more strengthening exercises etc. A friend on MFP has lost almost 30 lbs using an elliptical, and I'm thinking of getting one second hand.

This is a really interesting process, 392 days! I look forward to checking on this from time to time. I find negatives and followed by positives, and vice versa, we just have to be patient. I lIke the mountain quote above, there are so many downtrodden people in the world, we have to try to be strong and helpful for them,…

Thanks for sharing, and the other contributions, I just started using a Taylor scale with body fat measures so will be monitoring. Maybe try another scale, perhaps the one you use has a problem? I am reluctant to throw out the whole idea of it. And you dont mention it, but I assume you have checked that you are not in fact…

I was just thinking that, when I log in, it works! Want to have an unbroken streak of at least 100 days, can be a challenge when I'm travelling, but once you stop logging in it goes downhill.

Some of these descriptions leave me thinking I would be hungry, but maybe I have to adjust. Breakfast similar to what others have said though I usually end up with 500 here, 1-2 cups cereal or 2 slices bread. Lunch: Soups are great to get in various nutrients, somewhat filling, and not too high calories. My favorites are…

Me too, want to stay active, running, swimming, at least until 80. It's to encourage the kids, too.

Hi I just got started with MFP again and would like to keep it up this time, would also like to keep in touch with others with similar goals

Hi Tiffany, I'm Darren, also just starting a February challenge of losing up to 5 pounds (2 kg), just watching what I eat and exercising.