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Ok, so I got my tattoo done, well almost. It'll be finished Saturday, what was supposed to be "a" tattoo turned into almost half a sleeve. Problem is it's gonna keep me from weight training for 2-3 weeks until it heals more. Sure I can do cardio...blecchh! I've done well with some ups and downs regaining my momentum in the…

I'm gonna give your advise a shot, couldn't hurt right? I'm looking forward to a change, thanks!

Kind of a rainy drab day today, a perfect day to curl up on the couch with a good movie.... It's a good thought....but as much as I'd like to, the gym is calling me! I keep telling myself that the couch and a movie will be a nice reward for some clanging and banging at the gym, maybe a little cardio too. Plus it'll feel so…

I learned a valuable lesson today... Too much motivation can be a bad thing. I wasn't really feeling it today, so I forced myself into the mindset, siked myself up, walked into the gym like I owned it and my über motivation caused me to push myself so hard I got nauseous and had to make a mad dash to the bathroom....just…

Oops, that should have been Yoda, not "today", dam auto correct! Lol

That's an amazing saying, definitely going to file that one away! Up until now the nerd in me just kept repeating today in my head saying "Do, or do not. There is no try." And to a lesser extent Mr. Myagi saying, "Walk on road, hmmm. Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or later, get squish,…

Thank you so much again! I hope it does help others, it's already helped me tremendously! I still have my struggles but now I can just pull up this thread and it helps me work through them knowing I've got support and people behind me! I'm actually going right now to see an artist about designing me a new tattoo to…

Yet again so much amazing advise! I actually have been watching motivational videos on YouTube, TedX is amazing for that! Well...I forced myself off the couch and even though this time I drove, I still made it to the gym. I did what SideSteel recommended and started off with low intensity but put my ALL into it and fueled…

Just found out last night that my ex is trying to shorten my time with the kids by almost two weeks due to a wedding she wants to go to. I told her that was unacceptable and if she insisted that we can let a judge decide that for us and she would lose them for half the year. Truth is I'd never want to put my kids through…

I will be seeing my kids for the summer in about a month, I so want them to see I have a CERY different attitude! And I'm thinner than the last time I saw them, I'll actually be able to play outside with my son!

I love this! Something I can do to help myself physically AND emotionally and also teach and help my kids at the same time is a total win, win! So much great advise for and from everyone! I've NEVER had or needed support like this until now, I'm grateful for you all!

You are such a positive person, but you are right, it all boils down to choices...simple but powerful! Right now I'm just choosing to "be", I figure that'll be a good starting point...

Thank you so much for this comment! It's been a kind time since I felt that way about myself...thank you again!

Thank you for this, you're right, I need to find my own identity so I can continue being my children's dad, especially from so far away. Who knows, maybe it'll make me an even better dad if they can see that I love myself again...as well as them. I can kind of look at it as being a better version of what I was...like dad…

Thank you all so much for the great advise and support! I made it to the gym this morning, I even walked there! I took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in. It felt like everyone was staring at me, but I didn't care if they were. I didn't care that I was lifting a fraction of what I used to, I didn't care if I…

Thank you all for the kick in pants, I needed it! It wasn't easy the first time, I don't know why I thought it would be this time with having to start all over again, if anything I should have known it would be much more of a challenge this time with me being a former athlete and trainer. My children moving so far away…

I do a 5/19 but it really is more of a 4/20... My prob is my feeding window is late 6-11pm, and find myself eating just before bed, and I generally eat one meal during that period. When I was younger I saw more results with this format, is it better to eat multiple meals in your window and possibly move the window to…

Thank you....sorry I didn't see your original post until now.... They will be about a 10-11 hour drive away. I will be able to see them however we can work it out, and it's close enough that I can get there if an emergency occurs... I just love them so much, and my wife isn't looking at it through their eyes either, they…

There are really no opportunities in the area...I even agree with that... I don't plan on giving up without a fight, however, I don't want to create a situation that will negatively affect the kids even more that they are now...there's a long road waiting for me ahead.

Thank you for your response...I know happiness is a choice, however this type of sadness is not. It's unfortunate and I know things will get better in a different way...but I'll never get over missing my children...

I am so thankful for all of your responses! I'm glad I decided to post this after having second thought of just coming off whiny. My son is 10 and daughter is 15 and i've been by their side since birth....I know FaceTime and the like will ease things, and I like the idea of it opening up communication, but it'll never…

I do plan on that...I'm still under contract with my current employer for another year, but that may be a good thing...that'll let the dust settle and allow for the healing to begin....idk, still all to fresh in my head.

Thank you for such kind words to a stranger... It will be a tough road indeed, I am already seeing a therapist for this and it's helping some, I do realize that I need to fully open up for it to truly serve its purpose...I just haven't gotten to that point yet....but I'm working at it for sure. I just know a backslide at…

I like having options, but it seems like there are just so many great recipes out there on the interwebs that I want to try that it makes it tough to decide, unless I plan them out, then rotate in the ones that I like best.... I like the freezer meal idea but they really aren't practical for just one person. Does anyone…

Great advise....I don't know, it just seems like I spend more time wondering what to eat than I do actually eating.... Thinking about dusting off the crock pot and giving freezer meals a shot.

I'm 45 this year! I started at 403lbs and lost approx. 36lbs before plateauing hard....since I started using MFP and being more active in my profile and community I started losing again and have lost more than 60 more lbs! I'm down to 317 and am liking life and myself a lot more these days....I'm proud of what I've…

On board! I've come a long way and am looking forward to the rest of the trip! You're gonna do great! Just take each day as it comes...

Thanks brutha, sounds like we have a lot in common....

If you have a smartphone try setting a reminder or make a habit of every time you log your meals, just post a quick daily accomplishment, or challenge...

Thanks for the support all! I'm really gonna need it, I've done well but it's really gotten tough lately....losing over 60lbs and still be staring down the barrel of another 100lbs is a little hard to digest...(pardon the pun)