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Hey. I'm glad you are here. I don't have as much weight to lose as you but I did have pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism and insulin resistance. I have been on my journey to health for a few years and I have to say that it is a lifestyle change. It is forever. It doesn't mean you can't enjoy sweets ever again…

Can I join you cool kids? I am from Vancouver BC. I've been on MFP for awhile and I have made some major changes especially with exercise cardio and heavy lifting. The food thing is always up and down with me. I drive myself crazy. Right now I am just trying to pay attention - I eat very healthy but apparently eat too damn…

Jester that was a very thoughtful reply. Thanks for the links. I will be checking them out.

Thanks for posting this as I've often wondered myself. ...but then I started heavy lifting and yep it's a cardio workout for me.

DITTO!

Congratulations. By the way, I love the quote on your profile page - it made me laugh. You definitely have a way with words but your photos speak for themselves. Great job.

Bonjour from Vancouver - no snow. Just rain. I have yet to visit Montreal in any month other than February or November. Love it even if I did freeze my bum off. Would love more Canadian friends.

Could someone recommend some good yoga DVDs?

You guys have totally made my day.

Hugs to you. Sincere congratulations on you taking life by the horns and my condolences on the loss of your Mom.

Thanks Adam.

I'm glad you questioned it. Obviously you trusted your gut instinct that he was way off base. Looks like you're getting some good advice here. I eat 30% less than my TDEE. The info is here in the forum. My weight is coming off slowly but I'm eating well and being active.

I'm doing it with a barbell & heavy weights (well heavy for me). I'll check some more youtube sites - it's hard unless someone is right there watching me do it and correcting me if necessary.

Thanks Adam. I hope you 'lil one is okay. Thinking of you and yours.

Please sir, can we have some more?

Done! Did you know that press ups are even harder with 2 puppies "helping"?

Okay I'm feeling better and I'm ready to start (re-start) the challenges. Bring it on Adam!

She probably feels that by choosing a healthier lifestyle and rejecting hers that you are rejecting her or judging her. I think it's a perfectly natural reaction for her to have but I don't think that you have to alter your lifestyle in any way. Perhaps you can just reassure her that you still value her friendship without…

My work is the opposite. Everyone is on a crash diet of some sort - mainly the Ideal Protein Diet. If they aren't talking about what they can't eat they are watching what everyone else/each other eats. It drives me crazy. God forbid you have a "treat" or something they think isn't healthy. Ugh. Over Christmas the…

I've been sick for the past couple of days so haven't done the challenges but keep 'em coming. I'm so ready to kick this cold and get back to my workouts.

Yay! I homeschool/unschool my 2 boys and always have. They are now 15 & 13. I usually work from home but recently took a temporary full-time job which has been really interesting for the boys. They have learned very quickly how to be responsible for their own work (I leave them a to do list each day) and getting themselves…

Thanks Adam. I've emailed them to my phone and will do on my lunch break. I should be the talk of the shop.

youtube them and you'll get a demonstration.

Done!

That's awesome. I for one would LOVE a daily challenge like that. Especially today when I'm feeling yucky from all of the holiday indulgences. Bring it on!

That's very exciting. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your victory.

So I'd love your take on eat more weigh less.

Tried WW several times and had success for a little while but it never stuck. Probably because they don't emphasize exercise plus also perhaps there were too few calories being consumed. Dunno. Apparently I'm doing the slow and steady way (although I am trying for fast and furious my body doesn't agree). As I age it is…

Thanks for starting this group. Hi everyone I'm Ann-Marie from Vancouver Canada.

Yes. Yes it does. That's my plan.