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Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I take those results with a grain of salt, and assume that this would not be any kind of groundbreaking study since I am sure they have been doing studies about working out while fasting for a while now. I like how you said 'up to' 50%, instead of just saying 50% 8). I tried…

I wondered why my workouts weren't posting; might be a general issue they are having.

First off Sadie, you are well on your way to make improvements to your health because you are already show a high degree of personal awareness! Cutting back from 12 cans of soda to 1 after many years of this habit will not be easy, and you may have to deal with cravings. If you are finding it hard to break the soda habit,…

I was really hoping to hear more about peoples struggles with the urge to eat too much...I know many of us struggle with that. I look and see that discussions like, 'would you date the person above' and ,'would you get out of bed with the person above' are big sellers but I mean come on, lol, this is a fitness site not a…

Congrats on losing 15 lbs MidmodJenn! Isn't it nice when are clothes fit just a bit better? I hate how I feel when my clothes are too tight and they let me know about every ounce of fat I have lol. Of course, then there is the whole belt digging into your stomach thing, which is never fun. Good to hear your energy is…

I am very sorry for your losses Kat! I can't imagine at this point in my life the pain you have gone through! My mom lost her mother recently and over 3 months later she still struggles hard at times. Strong of you to keep looking forward!

While one size does not fit all, and everyone has different challenges and needs, this was a very helpful post; thanks Cannon!

Juju, I enjoyed reading your very open and honest post! This life can hit us with all kinds of things and it can be very tough to keep going. To lose your sister at 45 from a heart attack would be very distressing! It seems you have faith in God so you don't need to take the 'let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we may die…

That is a very mature way to look at it! It is not like it may cause you problems 10, 20 years down the road, and it may, but the negative effects can hit very quickly, like with what you mentioned, a stomach ache, or even bloating, fatigue, acid-reflux, etc. Thanks for putting it into perspective.

I am glad to know that if these urges do continue I do not have to necessarily live with them!

That is very encouraging to hear Duck that this battle may not always need to go on!

Hi swhite, welcome! I am relatively new as well, and have a goal of losing 100 lbs! I wish you success along your journey!

I can perceive this question in two different ways; are you asking what someone thinks when they see a profile pic in general or what they think of your profile pic? I think it depends on what someone is looking for when they come on this site. My main focus for being on this site is to get help to lose excess fat, so my…

They need to make those wagons with seatbelts lol, I fell off one too. I had lost about 60lbs through eating healthy and lots of exercise, but then depression got a hold of me and boom, not only did I gain it all back, but I gained an extra 20lbs to boot! A wedding is always a nice motivation. Since your wedding is in…

Hi Alex, my weight loss goal is similar to yours, mine being 100lbs. When you try to lose as much weight as that it means setting down roots and preparing yourself for the long haul, finding satisfaction along the journey, and not just with the destination. A little bit of fat loss here and there will add up over time. Do…

Hi Alyssa, I hope this site helps you achieve your weight loss goals. That certainly is an interesting way to get started on your weight-loss goals, but if it is the kick you need, then I say work it lol. I probably shouldn't bring this up, but can you not return it? Lol. You may need to lose excess fat on your upper back…

Hi Steve, if looking good for your vacation is your motivator than go with it. If you plan to take it off and keep it off you need to try and find a diet you can live with long-term, therefore, foods you truly enjoy eating. And like this website says, any exercise you do means you can eat some extra food lol. I wish you…

Hello, at the risk of being redundant, as you have gotten quite a few replies which I have not read, I first want to say I totally get the whole not wanting to spend the rest of your life feeling hungry thing! Our hunger tells us to eat, not relax and read a book. Some of us do not have proper working hunger systems, and…

I think accountability partners can be a huge part of the process, as well as, simply fun. Humans are social creatures, and so it just makes sense that not going it alone would be helpful. I also know we can spread ourselves thin, so I can honestly say that I would be up for giving being an accountability partner to you a…

Hi Jasmin! I think many of us on here have struggled to stay consistent with our eating habits over the years. It sounds like you are in a solid place to achieve your weight loss, or as I like to say, excess fat loss goals. I am also looking to make some fat loss friends on here and share the journey, as well as,…