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In my experience, motivation gets you started, habit keeps you going. Focus hard on WHY you want to be fit (more energy, less illness, example for your kids, whatever is important to you) while you build a healthy set of habits. Every time you think of eating something, ask yourself if eating that thing will help move you…

What LabRat said is all true. I would add that 'addiction' is an appropriate term as it is defined as doing some activity (in this c I ase eating calorie-dense food) despite negative consequences. All of us here have seen the negative consequences but we all give in at times anyway. That is addiction. Yes, it's also…

Goal tending? No. Thunder robbed on the no-call when Durant went up to tie the game? Yes. It's all good though. It'll be good for the Thunder to play a truly tough series for once. 4-0 and 4-1 is fun to watch but gets old after awhile. Both teams have what it takes but I think in the end the Heat will get Thunder-struck.…

Here's the thing.. we're all different. No website calculator can factor in your genetics (which influence how and where you store fat and how you'll lose it), hormone levels (especially thyroid, estrogen/testosterone, leptin/ghrelin and cortisol systems), neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine in particular), body…

Very interesting. Will be sharing w/ my friends.

If your genetics made you gain in the belly first, you'll lose the belly last. No fun, but there it is. On the up side, you've done a fantastic job losing to this point. Keep w/ the clean diet and exercise daily, cardio interval plus strength training in the ratio your body can handle -- as long as you keep going, you WILL…

My wife and I are running our first half on May first, but we're with you in spirit and will run a 10k on 3/17.

Just a quick thank you, haven't seen this explained this well on MFP before. As a physician, I read a great deal on nutrition/exercise/weight loss, because for at least 1/2 of my patients this is the primary issue at the base of their chronic health conditions. What you've posted thusfar agrees w/ most of what I've read.…

Very married, but you're welcome. A little off topic, but that doesn't seem to be an issue on this thread, right? Embrace your life and experiences, this is beauty that all can see and appreciate.

Don't count yourself out. Some of the most beautiful women I've met consider themselves "old". Seen Blythe Danner, Meryl Streep or Helen Mirren lately? Age is a number. Real men (including myself and most of my friends) are attracted to attitude, personality, presence. Decide you are beautiful and you are.

Down 3 pts since last weigh-in, slow start but still committed.

Good job. What's an NSV?

I'm in for a body fat% challenge, currently at 22, am shooting for 15. I think it can be done by New Year's, so here we go.

Amazing. I am inspired. Going to the gym today.