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Here's one that made me feel really good. I'm running in the BAA 10k. At one point I hear from the spectators "Holy ****, that's Al!! Al, HOLY **** YOU LOOK AWESOME!! " I don't even know who that was, but I'm betting it is someone I haven't seen in a while.

They are making the comments because they remember her at the heavier weight (so she looks diminished by comparison) and because they wish they could put in the effort it takes to take control of your fitness. Someone in my extended FB circle of friends sent me an artice on Exercise Nervousa because the see on FB that I am…

There is a bumper sticker on my car that says "Will Run For Beer" and my cube is plastered with pictures of my daughter and me running (or after runs). If asked I say this why I am in shape and this is how I got in shape. If further pressed I tell them I maintained a calorie deficit but with my running, portion control and…

I did one mission back in March when I was in PA. Then I came back home and was relegated to the treadmill until the weather warmed up. So now I'm waiting until my 1/2 marathon is done in october because I need to be more focused on my training runs then the app will allow. I can't wait to be a little more relaxed about my…

for 2012 I made a new years resolution to lose weight. It was probably doomed to eventual failure but my buddy Alex got us Patriots tickets on new years day. They were in the 400 section, high up enough to touch the sky. We had to walk up ramps to get to the top of the stadium and I was so out of shape I almost didn't make…

They were too big last year, now they are insanely big. I'll keep one in case I score tickets for a playoff game and I have to wear it over a winter coat. Hmmm, wonder if they fit anymore...

I grew up in MA, work in MA but I'm currently living in NH. I totally expected this to be full of road rage.

The last few batches of ice cream I've made have actually been frozen custards so I now have a ton of egg white to freeze until I want to make something that calls for them like from scratch angel food or Meringue cookies. I'll probably eventually thaw them out and dump them but I have good intentions...

I gave up putting Potato chips in my tuna fish sandwiches. That's it. Everything else I've just been mindful of what and how much. I still have a beer with my pizza, but a beer and 2 slices instead of a six pack and 5 or 6 slices. I still have ice cream IF I have the calories left in my budget for it, if I dont, no ice…

It was one of my 2012 Resolutions. I'm still here; not going anywhere....

And in her eyes, you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years

I started exercising to have more calories in my calorie budget. Then something happened. I discovered that exercising felt good (for the most part) and I have become more active and I am generally not limited by my body when I try to do something (though I occasionally attempt something I know is probably beyond my…

Some people will say to keep away from diets with a name... That's what I think of as a captital D diet. Paleo, southbeach, Atkins, etc... I've been on diets before and as soon as I stopped depriving myself of what ever was taken away to make a named diet my efforts were for naught. In my current diet (lower case d and I'm…

We used to go to Hooters to watch UFC pay-per-views. The wings were good, not great but the women at this particular Hooters were nice to look at and my wfie, bless her heart, would station the empty mugs on the table in such a way that the waitress had to reach across the table to retrieve them and I would get a healthy…

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My ability to be active. I'm running, I can do pull-ups, I've done obstace races, I take my soon to be 2 year old daughter in the jogging stroller and she loves it. Stairs no longer kick my *kitten*. Plus I FEEL good, generally, some days though I feel worn out because I ran too far or worked too hard but it's a GOOD worn…

Foursquare. I gotta defend my mayorship. That and it's 24/7 and a 1 minute drive or 5 minute walk. I just lost my mayorship to my 1/2 marathon training because I would rather run out side. I am exercising 6 days a week but if I can manage it 4 of them are NOT at the gym but running outside because running on the treadmill…

Do not be afraid of fat. PB is just fine, especially if you get natural PB that has an ingredient list of Contains: Peanuts or Contains: Peanuts, Salt I would also recommend a drizzle of honey and maybe half a banana

I've been "sick" twice since I started logging. Once I made pancakes with expired buttermilk. I wound up NOT keeping all my food down and since this was the day before my weigh-in I posted a 6 pound loss that week but then gained like 4 pounds the next week. The other time I went to the gym and ran 6 miles for extra…

5 attempts and I could not get up that wall. There were a bunch of guys waiting to haul me up and I couldnt get far enough up that wall to be helped. Next year....

The TM facebook page just posted this picture with the caption "Every Mudder is your TeamMate"

At this point the only time I bring up my weight loss is when I get carded. I was 100 pounds heavier when I had my license pic taken and I've lost my physical license and they wouldn't retake my picture for my duplicate. I have been able to get in the joke "I knew I had to do something about my weight when I ate my wallet"…

Find a group to insinuate yourself into before your heat. Introduce yourself, mention you are going solo and ask if you can tag along. You will find if you don't find a group to join you'll still probably be OK, because there are always people around you at a TM that are willing to help if you look like you need it. It's…

When I started running, I did everything by trial and error. I really wish I had known about the program. I have had people come to me now that I am an experienced runner (ha ha) and I tell them to do this first. They all got up to speed, so to speak, because of it. Not only does your cardio build, but you get your muscles…

wait until you need smaller clothes, better sneakers because you've started running, smaller clothes than that, a new belt, fitness apps for your phone, smaller clothes and maybe some dumb bells for at home and still smaller clothes.

I perfer "NOT-waffles" when I have to serve someone who isn't having/cannot have grains. I perfer actual pancakes/waffles but these are surprisingly waffle-like. Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/4 C Lowfat Ricotta Cheese (store brand) 1 T Granular Splenda, more or less to taste 1/2 t. Baking Powder 1/4 t. Cinnamon, more or less…

I spent most of my life as the friendzoned guy, seriously. My nickname "Just Al" comes from the fact that I was always perceived as the non-threatening brother like guy "I couldn't date him, he's Just Al" "I don't have to worry about going there with him, he's Just Al" Seriously though, I'm still very good friends with…