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I eat whatever they cook because I don't want to be an ungrateful douche to someone who took time out of their life to cook something for me. I get that some people need to be hyperfocused in order to stay on track, but IMHO life is way too short to be that fussy about it all the time. Realistically, how far is eating…

If I'm reading this right, you are weighing the following options: Becoming a parent (one of the most important & rewarding jobs in the history of mankind if you ask me) & possibly having a slightly different body after losing the baby weight OR Never becoming pregnant but at least you'll look damn good Please tell me this…

^^^^ This. Motivation never stays at a constant level & anyone who starts the process of weight loss thinking that it is has a rude awakening coming. There's no "trick to staying motivated." What makes you successful is being able to execute your plan, whatever it is, IN SPITE OF being unmotivated. Everyone has gone to…

Sounds like you've chalked it up already. So what exactly are you looking for here then? There are hundreds of people on this site willing to help anyone who asks as much as they can, but if you've already given up there's nothing anyone on the internet can do for you. Now if you have a specific question about something…

How long have you been training at this level? Do you ever alternate low-intensity training into your routine? If you've hit a wall trying to get your pace up, it's something to consider. Here's an article that explains it well: http://www.duathlon.com/articles/1460 I've gone through 2 cycles of 12-week heart rate training…

I think you need to figure out what it is you tell yourself that gives you permission to skip out on doing what you know you need to do. Of course it's hard. If it were easy no one would be overweight. If you decide it is mandatory that you to care for your body so you can have the quality of life you want, it will make…

ALWAYS. Now that I'm logging more miles & trying to do them faster due to race training, it's not really a matter of "if" I have some type of accident, but "when." Obviously I try to ride as safely as possible & stay on trails vs. streets, but that's not always an option & I can't stop as quickly as a car can. Plus my…

I don't know why on earth you guys are challenging this method. He SWORE. I'm doing it all wrong.

I've noticed the same thing, and it's not just because you're doing it. I've been at it over 2 years now & it seems like just in the past year or so the media is more focused on it. Every year there are new weight loss shows coming out & more & more of your facebook friends have publicly announced that "it's time" & have…

Noted. :wink: I feel the same way when I look at my gym membership card...the pic is 2 years old & doesn't look like me at all. I refuse to get a new one, even though I can for free, lol. I like looking at it still. :bigsmile:

I've always lied about my DL weight probably ever since I started driving, & once I got up over 300 there was no way I was going to start being honest about it! I left it at 300 for at least 8 years even though I'm sure I was up to at least 25 lbs more than that at times. The last time I renewed I told the truth for the…

5-6 days of running/cycling for 45 min-2 hours - currently training for a duathlon & half marathon 30-45 min of strength training on 2 of those days, consisting of strength exercises that will improve my running (plyo, balance, flexibility, etc)

I have to have my 2 cups every morning or the world just isn't right. Period. I've tried various ways to lower the calorie count, like artificial sweeteners, & they were just okay. I eventually decided that I like real sugar in my coffee enough to keep it that way, though I do use the flavored sugar-free CoffeeMate.…

Bahahaha...best movie ever.

Yup. A lot of people think it takes willpower, pills, diet centers, surgery...but regardless of the tools you decide to use to help you lose the excess weight, what will REALLY make you successful is the decision. I firmly believe the only reason I have had any success this time around is that from the very beginning I…

8/01-8/05: 10.82 8/06-8/12: 13.12 8/13-8/19: 18.67 8/20-8/26: 21.24 63.85 to date

My kids are buggin me to go, so I'll probably take them at some point. Last year was the first time I'd gone since I started losing weight, & I had all these grandiose visions of eating All The Food. It was going to be legendary. Then I got there & over the course of a couple of hours, had my corn dog, fries, mini donuts,…

You can lose weight doing that assuming you've accumulated enough of a deficit throughout the week to STILL have a deficit after your "cheat" day. Not a fan of Dr. Oz but I AM a fan of enjoying my life, & occasionally chips & dip as well as other delicious, nutritionally horrendous foods make it into my food diary. Viewing…

Excellent. I hereby pledge to postly hourly messages on your profile proclaiming the evils of carbs & the magical weight loss powers of Raspberry Ketones & Shakeology.

I first began my current (and FINAL) weight loss effort by joining another site kind of like this, but slightly less awesome. One of the most helpful aspects of doing so was accumulating friends who were also trying to lose weight & having the ability to see their food diaries. I consider myself a reasonably intelligent…

Basically echoing other posts here: tried it, hated it, lost weight, gained it all back plus a ton more. It taught me nothing about nutrition whatsoever. If you're alone, wouldn't dedicating yourself to learning more about whole foods & how to cook nutritious meals fill your time? I've got so many things competing for my…

^^^ Win.

This makes me wonder what kind of people you're around that you've made this assumption. If this is true, then I really am a special little snowflake!

^^^ This. I FR'ed Sidesteal & lost 85 lbs overnight. True story. If he ever leaves, it's Mountain Dew & Cheetos for me. Seriously, OP...you were admittedly inconsistent in your efforts the first time around, yet you had an expectation that your friends should cheer you on when you felt like taking care of your business.…

I've heard something similar before, but me being the type of person I am, I call people out when they say something stupid. If I heard that particular phrase I'd say, "You are SHOCKINGLY unaware of how offensive that is, aren't you?"

Yes. Exercise is not optional any more than work or school is. Since I started viewing it that way, motivation to do it has not been an issue.

You are amazing!!! I started running at about 300 lbs myself & got hooked because of that superhero feeling. Best post ever. Congrats!

The workout regime you'll do every week will get you the best results. It doesn't make sense to tell you "3 days of weights & 3 days of cardio is the best" if you only work out 3 days a week. And people have different body types so they will respond differently to different types of training. If you have a chance to work…

BWAHAHAHA...awesome post. Lookin good girl!

When I eat mostly crappy, processed foods, I tend to eat more frequently because they don't keep you satisfied - I suspect that it's due mostly to the high-carb/low-fiber/low-protein. A diet like that consists largely of fat & simple carbs. When I eat mostly whole foods & spend a little more on healthier stuff, it keeps me…