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Me too :-/ Hang in there man.... one thing you won't regret is being healthy and working out.

I want to look hot. End of story.

I try to run 3-4 times a week but not in a row. I use the elliptical in between... and usually keep it on full tilt with lower resistance... this way my legs get somewhat of a break but still challenging as hell. (and it works out the bum)

i can see how others perceive this as a "diet" but that's because they just don't know any better yet. What a narrow minded *kitten*. This is why I prefer not to talk about this stuff with people. :grumble:

i know how you feel, i am awkward with compliments... i never know how to react properly other than many thanks! haha

Thank you for all the love! :D

This, and only because it could be disturbing other members, and that's not really fair either.

every little bit counts.

because his girlfriend found out. LOL ( i didn't know either)

My god! I wish I had some helpful advice! All i can offer is my empathy. What an *kitten*-hole. I would knock their lights out. Luckily she is only 5 and there's still a good chance she may forget about it over time, but man some people....

Yes, we fight about doing the dishes.. he's demands to do them himself. I gave in.....

LOLLL! Those are great.

quaker rice cakes... comes in several falvors. ranch, bbq, sour cream and onion, caramel, etc.

glad to see that it's not like in 10 days and you're trying to lose it fast lol This is the perfect start, best wishes!

i dont know about others, but I always hope to god that if i'm doing something wrong someone will come and correct me!

how can rice be zero calories? I gotta check this out...

Less is more. For me and many others, completely removing all "crap" from our lives leads to binges and misery. Having a little junk once and while keeps me happy and within my limits. I've never been more successful at this in my life. Guess it works?!

if you want to continue to hang out with her you will need to strengthen your willpower AND let her know... "i'm serious" and mean it. If she won't eat alone too bad for her- she must not really be hungry. Food and eating should be the breaking point in your relationship, esp if she's your best friend.

you have the most beautiful smile ever. congratts on your success, very inspiring! :)

i would just say, "Well, this works for me. So far so good. I've lost X lbs, how much have you lost?"

I don't know how old you are or your background or anything.... but as I child I remember visits to Mc Donalds and stuff- they were not seen as bad and unhealthy back then. A lot of consequences didn't happen until years later... so I wouldn't jump to attacking mom. She just might not have known better at the time.... what…

honestly i think some people are just so overwhelmed they don't know where to start... and we all want fast results so these bright shiny toys are appealing to most ppl. In general though I think most ppl who look for an easy way out are just not ready to make an actual commitment to do the work required. A cop sprinkling…

very cool! thanks for sharing :)

i worked in banking long enough... i feel you. My favorite was when they yelled at me when their accounts were negative LOL!

diet soda causes weight gain and makes you more hungry.

thanks a lot guys! :)

it was just unnecessary torture for me. I'd rather eat food. Actually it was then that I found MFP and began counting calories instead. Glad I did too, never succeeded this much in my weight loss and fitness goals before.

My attitude and willingness to step outside of my comfort zone.

my family doesn't have a way with words either... I keep minimal contact with them. Not suggesting you do that though. Growing up my aunts/uncles/grandma said MEAN things to me about my appearance, often times things that i could NOT change about myself- for example how big my lips are, or how short i am. It was often…

i'm experiencing this for the first time as well... it's a VERY strange feeling when my jeans are loose in that area :indifferent: Oh well! I'd rather look the way I do now that 25 lbs ago! I just figure more room for muscles!!!