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Once you're doing this awhile the hunger will kick back in and you won't have a problem filling calories anymore. I'm a big fan of white meat chicken, whole grains, all the vegetables you can afford, and apples and oatmeal. Also, take care not to drink any calories, as these won't fill you up but they still count against…

Try dumbbell presses. They focus more on the chest than pushups or barbell presses. I swear you will feel it if you've never done them before.

There are worse problems to have... Congrats on the weight loss!

Hell, even I stared more than I should have. Great job, dude!

What the ever-loving F? Is it good? I just may have to try it because "eggplant curry" has never even crossed my mind as an option.

Some of my biggest motivators were seeing video of myself from home movies around Christmas time. I always "pose" for pictures, and I'm looking at myself dead-on in the mirror, but something about video and all the angles really does it for me. I don't see myself, I see "that chubby dude". Try video. That's what I'm…

Funniest thing I've read today!

I attribute my falling off the wagon to the "carrot-and-stick" mentality mentioned by mamasitaroja. I've gone down and up too many times because I got to where I wanted to be and rewarded myself by eating something and feeling like I was done. I believe I will just come to grips that I will always have to work hard at…

Seems like I remember not being able to lift much when I first started. The gains will come fast if you've never done it before and you stick with it now. Any consistent exercise is progress, so keep at it!

I'm a self-proclaimed expert on this one... There is no difference! Whether or not you already are one, if losing weight and toning is your goal, this site is for you. Keep up the enthusiasm and track everything you eat! You will reach your goals!

ERMAGERD! Great job!!!

I'm only here for the food porn. Thanks for posting up the Casein Ice Cream recipe!!!

Track every single thing you eat and stay in the green. That's how you do it. Don't get down on yourself if you have one or two bad days. It's the overall that counts.

I'm a mechanical engineer! My favorite class in college was Control Systems Design and Analysis!!! When my children ask me outlandish questions about the world, I give them the answer, including the physics behind it, which usually results in both of them yawning loudly and looking away. N3RD5 UN1T3!!

Congrats! They look amazing, and so do you!

Holy crap, I had to bite my lip to keep it together at work. You're a great writer, and I felt your pain. Lol Now, you might wanna get that gash on your face looked at...

Gorgeous! Great job on the weight loss! That's pretty inspiring stuff right there.

I tucked my shirt in for work today. I never do that because it makes me feel self-conscious about my belly. Today I felt better about it. NSV WOOO!

My japanese co-workers... not nearly as motivational as some good music!

That feeling is a hard one. "I want a tattoo but I don't know what to get." It will come to you. You've prevailed through a lot, and you'll see something or think of something that's perfect very soon. :)

@seraph - A Fireman!

Wow! That's so amazing! Congratulations!

Hahahahaha! This thread is awesome. :) @willthemedic - Your exercise room. I want it!

I'm from Jacksonville, FL but currently living near Tokyo, Japan. Any MFP peeps out my way?

Welcome back! You can do this! Don't forget to rely on everyone here as a support network or for inspiration or anything else! There are some of the nicest people on this site.

Congratulations! This makes me want to get off my butt and do something. Thank you for the inspiration!