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Active April Challenge 2021
It's Active April folks. The word "active" is a loaded word. Not only can it apply to exercise, but it can also mean "characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation." Time to get fit or act on your goals whatever they may be. I know, I know! How the hades are you going to get active when you're stuck…
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March Mindfulness Challenge 2021
Life is...well....it's LIFE, isn't it? It can be good. It can also be busy, frantic, and sometimes, downright chaotic. We are pulled so many directions but so many situations and distractions. When do we have time to breathe, let alone live in the moment? So this month, I think it would be excellent to challenge ourselves…
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Love Your Health: Feb 2021 Challenge
Let's show some love to ourselves by selecting a goal that is going to further your health in some way, whether it be physical health or even mental health. You could make sure your electrolyte levels are better. Or commit to more exercise. Or decide to forgo a bad habit you KNOW is hampering your health from being what it…
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Jumpstart January 2021
Here we are. Another year gone. Adios 2020! Honey, ain't gonna miss you! (Sorry, not sorry.) But a new year is starting, a fresh start, and in keeping with the tradition of a New Year Resolution, we have a challenge for you aiming at helping you KEEP those resolutions this year. It's the perfect time to Jumpstart your…
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Is the Group Acting Wonky for You?
It's been brought to my attention that there are some weirdo things going on with some Groups functionality lately. If you encounter anything that is keeping you from posting or using anything related to this Group, post here or PM me. I even read some people can't even post comments in threads in other Groups. :grimace:…
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Santa Sprint 2020 Challenge
There's a statistic that's always going around that something like 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. In 2020. The MONSTER of years. We're busy with work and school (regular or virtual). With all the stress and uncertainty it's easy to just say to heck with it and cave.…
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No-Nonsense November 2020 Challenge
There's a statistic that goes around: something like 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. We're busy with work, school, get-togethers, and shopping. Or we used to be in the Before Times. :smirk: 2020 or no, we all have a lot on us! It's easy to just say to heck with it and…
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Fearless October 2020 Challenge
Ahhh...it's that time again. Fall. Temps turns cooler. Leaves change color. At least in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway. But, regardless, all those holiday foods start creeping in on us. Pumpkin this and that. Parades of Halloween candy-crack...And shortly after that Thanksgiving (for some). More and more holiday parties…
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Step It Up! September 2020
It's been a long slog. Dang it, Rona! GO AWAY! :rage: This year seems like it's been 10 years already! But what can ya do? Other than follow the guidelines to fight this stupid virus and try to make it the best that you can, you can Step Up your efforts to achieve your health and fitness goals. Whether or not that sounds…
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From the Mod Desk, FYI: MFP Wants Input on Net Carbs Feature!
Alex has a post inside MFP Suggestions?Feedback in the Main Forum requesting input on the new net carbs feature. And I said (to myself) "We have a Net Carbs Feature?!?!" Apparently so. Shows how much I'm paying attention these days :lol: If you are using the Net Carb feature, or if you discover that there is one for the…
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From the Mod Desk FYI: MFP Wants Input on Net Carbs Feature!
Alex has a post inside MFP Suggestions?Feedback in the Main Forum requesting input on the new net carbs feature. And I said (to myself) "We have a Net Carbs Feature?!?!" Apparently so. Shows how much I'm paying attention these days :lol: If you are using the Net Carb feature, or if you discover that there is one for the…
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LC Basics Bootcamp: Active August 2020
All right, troops! Whether you're a beginner, in your stride, or a long-time maintainer, we all have things to work on. It's time for a Bootcamp. To focus hardcore on your plan's basics and to keep your body mobile, two essential focal points for the successful low-carber, or healthy human in general. With a Pandemic…
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GET DAT REAR IN GEAR July 2020
This month's challenge is brought to us by a brilliant idea from @Cadori back in 2018. It's not summer for some of us. It's winter in the southern part of the globe. Or you can take the postion of the sunny side and remember we're smack dab in the throes of the oh-so-lovely 2020... Whatever the season (or global…
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JUMP IN June 2020 Challenge
New month knocking on the door, new challenge! This month's theme came to us a couple years ago courtesy of @kfat1. I liked the idea so much, I decided to use it again this year. And also, it was already dreamed up, and I'm lazy. :bigsmile: Excellent idea! The challenge starts tomorrow. So go ahead and post your goals,…
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Move More May 2020
Well, here we still are with our movements ultimately limited by this cornonavirus. Some of us are slowly opening back up, but many are still having trouble getting all of the on-plan food they need and are still penned in more than is ideal. So this month we'll again focus on something we can control, our response to all…
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Active April Challenge 2020
It's Active April folks. Time to get moving. I know, I know! How the hades are you going to get active when you're stuck in your home like some awful apocalypse movie? NEAT, all of the bazillion YouTube vids and workout streaming services, home gym, walking outside in areas where you can distance from people-that's how. We…
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March Mindfulness Challenge 2020
Life is...well....it's LIFE, isn't it? It can be good. It can also be busy, frantic, and sometimes, downright chaotic. We are pulled so many directions but so many situations and distractions. When do we have time to breathe, let alone live in the moment? So this month, I think it would be excellent to challenge ourselves…
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February 2020 Monthly Challenge
Well, we've made it one month of a new year. How did we do? Does work still need to be done? Is it time for a sprint? February is short, even with the Leap Day at the end this year. Sounds like it's a perfect month for a sprint! Can we go hard this month? Anyone else with us? :wink: Here's my little blurb about Low-Carb…
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Jumpstart January 2020 Challenge!
Here we are. Another year gone. But a new one is starting, and in keeping with the tradition of a New Year Resolution, I have a challenge for you aiming at helping you KEEP those resolutions this year. It's the perfect time to Jumpstart your health! I do go on and on about one B-word. The Basics. Why? Because they're…
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Determined December Challenge 2019
There's a statistic always going around that something like 25% of people will gain weight between Halloween and New Year's. It's Holiday season. We're busy with work, school, get-togethers, and shopping. It's easy to just say to heck with it and cave. And wake up on New Year's Day and looking in the mirror, unhappy with…
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Let's Come Together and Have a Little Talk, Shall We?
Hi there. Some of you don't know me because I generally keep my trap shut unless I feel something needs to be said. Some of you are also over on the LCD Forum where I've been one of a group of mods since 2015. Or so. It's been so long I have no idea. :blush: Why should you give a slice of bacon? Because now the group Mods…
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Hey! We Have a Helpful Sticky Called the Launch Pad!
Some of you probably already know this. But I'm just providing a heads up for the new folks. :smile: At the top of the group, there is a structured library of all our collected knowledge here at the LCD group. START here! The LCD Launch Pad For those wondering where to start:* Check out: FAQs and General Low-Carb Info *…
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Basics Challenge Aug 2018
Welcome to the August Basics Challenge!!! I feel so strongly about how crucial this is, I have a Basics challenge pretty often. Bah, basics! Entirely boring and unsexy, right? Guess what though? It will get you to your goal. Basics aren't flashy or exciting, but this is how it's done. One key thing that I have learned in…
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Happy New Year to Our New Members!
Welcome to our group! Just a quick post to point out some features we have for you. :smile: Please check out the stickies at the top of our Group's main page. * We follow the sitewide Community Guidelines. Check out our post on that here:…
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Site-Wide Guidelines Change
:warning: MOD HAT! :warning: The admins have revamped the guidelines to be more specific and worded in an unambiguous manner. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines I'll keep it stickied. Please review the new Guidelines page when you get the chance. They require groups to uphold the Community Guidelines. TIA…
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**PLEASE READ: GROUP EXPECTATIONS**
The site admins have given the Community Guidelines a new look and format and have used this opportunity to clarify their expectations of us using different language. Groups are required to uphold these guidelines, so please read through the new page when you get the chance. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines…
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Step It Up Sept 2018: Week 4 (9/22-9/30)
Repeat of the Challenge. :wink:
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Step It Up Sept 2018: Week 3 (9/15-9/21)
Repeat of the Challenge. :wink:
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October Challenge
Due to complete and utter madness from my 4 kids playing soccer, and their constant issue of being ultra-high-maintenance with homeschooling right now, a challenge for October will be up to the members. Anyone who wants to do a challenge, I'll put a sticky post with a challenge link for any takers should someone step up.
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Step It Up Sept 2018: Week 2 (9/8-9/14)
Repeat of the Challenge. :wink:
