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Congrats!!! I did my first one in June and plan to do another soon. Awesome job triathlete!

There is no one perfect bike. You need to go to a local bike shop with a budget in mind. Most likely you will want a hybrid/ cruiser bike to start. You need to get measured and then test ride several to find which one is most comfortable. Comfort is the most important factor starting out. You will pay more at a local bike…

Speaking as someone who had bariatric surgery, I can tell you I did enjoy a final meal of things which I can no longer eat. However, speaking as someone who now realizes that weight loss and fitness is not about dieting or surgery but rather a true lifestyle change let me encourage you to change your mindset. You do not…

1 cup Soy Milk 1 Scoop vanilla Whey PB2 Banana Ice Blend

Whichever store all the hot and sweaty women are going to please let me know....strictly for public health reasons ;)

I made a not as low calorie version. 12 oz of International Delights Iced Coffee, 1 scoop of Optimum Nutrition Natural Vanilla Whey and ice cubes. I also love Click Protein Powder Vanilla Latte flavor but it is a but pricey. I personally cannot do almond milk but good job on finding a lower calorie alternative!!

How long have you been stuck? Plateaus are a normal part of weight loss and making drastic changes may help, but also may result in rebound when you begin eating more.

Just another gimmick for those seeking shortcuts to weight loss. Perhaps is works for some, or has some moderate effectiveness for most but it does not do the one thing needed for true weight loss and that is change a person's mindset.

My junk....j/k Not sure anything is awesome, but my legs are so much more toned that they used to be.

I am so proud this thread has stayed clean lol

Very happily married since 2004!!!

Bad hygiene and lack of proper landscaping!

I have unfriended people on MFP who are friends with people I am still friends with. I did not do so because of anything negative, but really more because I am easily distracted by all the "extra" chat that goes on. I mean no disrespect when I do it. In the case of the OP, this site is about self improvement so screw…

Well I made protein pancakes which are healthy so I assume you can do the same with waffles. Should be plenty of recipes on here. Otherwise, just look for a recipe with wheat flour, low fat or soy milk and other healthy ingredients.

This is absolutely not true. Numerous studies suggest if not prove that weight loss occurs more often when people are surrounded by others seeking the same goal. That aside, I have lost the majority of my weight and more importantly transformed my fitness because I work with fit people. There is no negative peer pressure…

You need to change your entire mindset. There are no "old" ways and "new' ways only food (fuel), exercise (burn) and rest. No matter what you eat you are adding calories (fuel) and need to either stay within the limits you have set for yourself or exercise (burn) off the excess on a weekly basis. If you are over for a day…

bump....awesome thread!! I like to cook things like chicken sausage, pulled chicken, pulled pork, turkey kielbasa, etc which will last for a few days then throw in a good veggie. I usually eat either a Powercrunch protein bar or Belvita cookies in the morning and then in the afternoon a fiber bar and or peanut butter.

I have seen some ridiculous posts on here from people who judge other's efforts. Recently some jackwagon had the nerve to claim a 5 to 10lb weight loss was not a "success" from his perspective. He tried to recover and be nice about it but still. I readily admit I see many people on MFP looking for shortcuts or some magic…

The subject of this thread is an absolutely fair topic. Obesity in America is an overwhelming problem that I and millions of others are facing daily. While power lifters must be in relatively good shape to compete, I think it is very important and can be overstated that obesity even in the presence of extreme strength can…

OMG electric kettles are the best. I love hot tea and now with it I drink and try so many different kinds.

True as that maybe, I wonder what the life expectancy for these athletes is. Certainly if they bulk up for competition and than they slim back down then there is no issue, but watching the 350lb female lifter I could not help but wonder what happens once she stops competing. I suppose on further thought though this is true…

First of all if you are big at 155 I must be a real whale at 273....geeeeezuz please!! Second....you are smoking hot and I am an expert on women!!!!!

I have some addictions I cannot discuss online ;P Otherwise, I am seriously addicted to Click Protein powder.....

Do not have any and almost always considered them trashy until recently. For some reason since losing weight and getting in better shape I want one to tell the story of my journey. Wife does not want me to get one but I told her if and when I ever complete my first Ironman or half I am getting one!

I considered posting a photo but I am more like an entire bag of candy or one of those double XL candy bars and at that point it just stops being yummy and becomes gross lmao!!!

Same here...

I can tell you that I love to flirt and I love women, but none as much as I love my wife!! 13 years and still crazy about her!

This first, and if so then rest a week if need be. Ice and NSAIDS>

The profile pic? Looking fantastic!!

You look fantastic. Be proud!