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  • Get to a running store and get fitted for running shoes. I started running at 258 lbs, and I remember the embarrassment I felt at going in there, but they watched me run and helped me get the right shoes for me. I started slowly, short distances, and I remember the first time I could run a mile, it was amazing. Then as you…
    in I want to run. I'm scared to death of getting hurt Comment by viperbrick October 2016
  • My NSV was at the doctor's office when they went to take my blood pressure and the medical assistant had to use the smaller cuff! I've always had to remind people to use the larger cuff so the reading isn't off. I actually said to the woman, "Well, that is a cool non-scale victory!"
    in What's Your Most Recent NSV Comment by viperbrick February 2016
  • Yes - I think it helps the long term sustainability of weight loss. You've got to be able to live and socialize if that's what you do! But I've got to add that I've recently cut out alcohol entirely in solidarity with my spouse due to her medical problem, my body has changed for the better.
    in Is alcohol ok if it fits into my calorie count? Comment by viperbrick February 2016
  • I'm 44 and I've lost 58 lbs since May. I saw an obesity doctor, he recommended 1200 calories a day for me (I was 5'6", 258 lbs), I found a great boot camp that I enjoy attending. No food is off limits, there are no tricks to metabolism or what time of day I eat - I just practice CICO, it simply and honestly works. Just…
    in 40 year old women and older who has lost 40 or more lbs - HOW THE HECK DID YOU DO IT??? Comment by viperbrick October 2015
  • It's the weekend. It's a party. I'm on vacation. It's Friday. I never get to have X, it's special. I've lost so much already, faster than I thought I would, maybe I should slow down, it's not a race. Thanks for this thread, I needed this!
    in The excuses we tell ourselves, and others Comment by viperbrick October 2015
  • I always feel that way after eating the Chili's "Lighter Portions" steak and avocado meal with garlic and salad. I'm stuffed and my desire for something sort of forbidden is satiated. Good for you! And I in no way want to be Debbie Downer, but I was reading about a Tuft's University study about how they counted restaurant…
    in When food is to good to be true.... Comment by viperbrick September 2015
  • My 'aha' moment was when the wellness nurse from my work's health plan told me I had high blood pressure. I have two small children, and I just felt so heartbroken and selfish that I'd allowed things to get to this point that could endanger my health. I have a co-worker who was similarly heavy who went to a doctor for help…
    in Your 'Ah-Ha' Moment Comment by viperbrick September 2015
  • Air popped popcorn, pistachios, sometimes a crunchy dill pickle will make a satisfying crunch sound.
    in Good substitute for your chips craving Comment by viperbrick June 2015
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