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Burpees.

Thanks for sharing this. It is interesting how you could go a whole month and then, "whoosh!"

My wife had a problem losing weight until we got her thyroid under control. "What thyroid patients need to know more about are three factors that are likely at work for many of us with a difficulty losing weight -- a changed metabolic 'set point,' changes in brain chemistry due to illness and stress, and insulin…

KFC would work better than sending troops.

Hooah! Nice work!

Since I am new to starting back into lifting and exercising, my cardio intensity has doubled and so has my strength. I think you are right. It isn't simply an increase of 200 calories. My energy expendenture is now much more than the 200 extra calories. The body is adapting and burning more calories because I have…

That sounds like a lot of lessons learned. Good advice.

Whew! That's good news!

The laxing on food is probably messing with your metabolism. Your body is switches to wanting to hold on to fat and water when you do that. You do want to restrict your calories to create the deficit, but you need to fine tune the proper ratio of carbs, fats, and proteins for each meal according to the calories you have…

I pay $149 per month at Lifetime Fitness, but I have two teenage boys, a young daughter, and my wife. I really like all the free weights and machines (cardio, too). There's an indoor and outdoor water slide, pools, climbing wall, lots of activities, and all the classes you could want; and there are free lockers, showers,…

Thank you for replying. Do you cardio on your weight days? I was thinking of alternating cardio one day and weights the next. I think I have the diet down, but I keep second guessing at the exercise regime. It appears that protein levels may play a role in whether you lose muscle as a result of chronic steady state…

I bet that feel good! Congrats!

When I am not motivated to workout, I at least go to the gym, or do just one thing... and it usually leads to more. Give your tomorrow's self something to thank you for today.

Block them, ignore them, or just do not respond to them. I am here to support you when you fall down; I'll encourage you to stay in the fight, and I sure as heck won't shoot down your approach. Although a lot is understood on metabolism and such, there is still so much to learn from many approaches out there. If an…

When you fall down, you have to just get back up, dust yourself off and drive on. Today's battle may have been lost, but the war is not over. It never is. Give your tomorrow's self something to thank you for today, such has determining to stay in the fight.

You look great and more confident. Nice work.

A breath.

Both. I am totally new to the macro "thing." I am embarrased to say a month ago I would have thought you were using a computer term. Nevertheless, I am having a lot of success keeping the caloric deficit and keeping the protein high for building muscle and shedding fat at the same time. Funny, how some people rage that…

That's fine, again, you missed the point I tried to make, but after reading your post, I can tell you have all the answers, and your debate will be filled with wonderful assumptions. It irks me to hear people come out and say something "can't" be done. Such negative nay-sayers are motivating though. Like running a 6.5…

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S It sure does have something to do with the "ideal protein" diet if you are not narrow minded. The OP is starving on the ideal protein diet. My MD is a specialist in internal medicine who is working side by side with nutritionists and NMDs in his office to offer patients a more wholistic approach to weight loss. My post…

With these responses, I am beginning to wonder if gender plays a role in how susceptible we are to getting them. I have never heard of it before or had it until last night. I think Ang108 is right about the blood pressure. I read it can skyrocket during maximum exertion as well as heart rate, too. I definitely want to be…

My doctor has me on reduced calories at 50/30/20 ratios, which is 50% protein, 30% carbs, and 20% fat. I have about 15-20% body fat to lose. I suppliment omega 3, DHEA, D3, and Niacin per orders. I am never hungry, now, and find it hard to meet my caloric goals. I have gained muscle mass while simulataneously burning off…

Great job being an inspiration for us!

If you were my own brother, I wouldn't recognize you. You look like a totally different person. That is a lot of weight to lose. You are definitely an inspiration for us all. You did it! Congratulations!

Motivating. Keep it up.

After reading online articles and comments, it seems fairly common; especially, in those starting out, again, and in adolescents. Man, that was a little freaky to say the least. I have to go into the doctor's tomorrow, anyway. I am going to ask if he's trying to kill me - jokingly of course. He's the one who said I have to…

Scorpions - Rock You Like a Hurricane Judas Priest - You Got Another Thing Coming Queen - We Will Rock You Metallica - Master of Puppets AC/DC - TNT Last night, I was so pumped but then ... BOOM! I had an exertion headache for the first time - took me down a couple of notches. Actually, it can be life threatening, so look…