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haha i am 5'5 and 140-145 is my goal weight at >18% body fat with loads of muscle!

;) thanks mama. and that's why it's insured! i actually got a killer deal on the stone - bought it pre-set from someone else (it is GIA certified and has a quantifiable value, unlike uncertified stones or stones with unrecognized certifications) so a quick change of the mounting and it is worth double what I paid. not…

hahaha tell me you wouldn't wear this ring: and if you think that's extravagant, you should see my birthday present. but hey, i also cooked dinner for the guests at our wedding, planned and executed it myself for under $2000, and am renovating our house (which I bought, btw) with my own two hands. I also cook, clean, work…

what is important is your resting heart rate. i am a runner and weightlifter and I have a fast heart. when I sprint, I am easily over max, or what is perceived to be max heart rate. my resting heart rate is usually in the 80s, though recently, i've finally dropped it into the 70s. normally someone in my condition would…

a dirty martini! oh and a roast chicken with potatoes, carrots, onion, herbs and roast garlic kohlrabi with heirloom tomatoes. but most importantly, a dirty martini!

subbed to see pictures of hot dudes with abs who are under 200 lbs and girls proving their boobs are hot

omg watch what you eat!! i've done two and the second one had me on the couch the whole day with runner's tummy. i am still waiting for my enthusiastic runner's group that likes to sleep in because not having my morning time kills my stomach!!! no fiber or heavy stuff the morning of - don't overdo it on anything the day…

What do you mean by "high emphasis on carbs?" I read some books about endurance training and they suggested higher carb ratios (up to 80%) but also indicated that running on reduced carbs wasn't really an issue because your body should burn fat for energy. Of course in racing situations, more carbs are ideal for sustained,…

That's silly - do you have any idea how much i would have to eat to meet my caloric requirements? I've done raw, vegan cleansing diets in the past for up to a month at a time and lost muscle mass, not to mention copious amounts of time chopping **** up. My body needs protein or I get flabby.

right well the whole "net" thing doesn't work when the algorithms are not taking into consideration fluctuations in metabolic processes between individuals.

I've got a fast heart and probably oxygenate differently than most people. It's really annoying because people hear I've got a RHR of 80 and think I am really out of shape. I am up in the 190s while sprinting and go over "max" all of the time. I'm just made strangely.

Sure. Yes, meaning I didn't count calories and didn't really gain. Since I don't know exactly what loss calories and maintenance calories are for me, I just eat by feel and watch the scale. Like I'm not beating myself up for having a few beers (i count the calories though) and I'm not eating 100% clean. Sometimes I have…

Measured at 2275. Perhaps I had too much coffee that morning - I don't really buy it. You can see it here: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6843018827_786822c7ff_b.jpg

Thanks for responding. A typical day for me looks like this - note that i've been eating more carbs lately to fuel the long runs and I also eat a ton of fiber. On this day, I did a 15 min warm up, 5 mile run @7.5mph, back and biceps in the weight room for a little over an hour, and a 3 mile walk after dinner @4mph.…

hmmm no one? ok let me clarify! BOOBS! ok who has an opinion about that!! ;)

How about have you ever seen a pair, period? Hahaha. Btw, mine look and feel just like they did when I was 16.

I only had to read through a few answers before i got seriously annoyed. I was a natural D/DD from the age of 14 and breastfeeding/exercise/life/becoming a serious runner really took their toll on my big ol boobs. so last year I got a lift and small implants to replace the volume lost. best decision ever. don't listen to…

I think I am fine as hell when i am busting out weights heavier than a lot of the dudes in there, soaked in sweat and beet red in the face!!! if being strong and fast is ugly, then call me ugly because i love it!!

hahaha well i am planning on getting a 5ct stone in a few years. it wouldn't make sense to keep them both and since this one is worth twice what we paid, i always considered it an investment towards my next one ;)

BTW if you ever plan to sell the diamond, you have to get one that is certified by GIA, AGS, EGL. GIA and AGS are the best, EGL is a bit looser in their grading standards. The "certifications" by in house shops are basically worthless when buying and selling high end stones. you will not get your money back if you end up…

I bought mine on ebay. GIA certified is the way to go. We paid less for the ring than the diamond is worth wholesale. do your research! http://www.pricescope.com/ is an incredible website for those just starting out in their search. I had the setting changed after purchasing the ring and I love it. here is mine: GIA…

it works somewhat. but it is stinky and any gains you see will be lost as soon as you stop taking it.

I always had D/DD until breastfeeding and taking up running. Dropped to a small C and hated the way i looked naked. I had a lift and small implants to replace the tissue taken out during the lift and what i had lost and I could not be happier with the results. They are back to looking like they did when I was 14. Do your…

great work!!! you are going to kill it for the next 25!!

keeping the hubs happy. ;) aka lady of leisure aka furniture refinisher/interior decorator/artist/trained chef/workout goddess extraordinaire. before this though, i worked 80 hour weeks in international broadcast media. it's a nice change.

34DD and closing in on a six min mile. Wear underwire topped with compression bra and you will be fine

I got pregnant with my daughter at 18. It had been 12 years and pretty obvious that the extra skin and split abdominal muscles were not going anywhere, despite running, weightlifting, etc etc etc, so last year i said screw this and got a full tummy tuck and muscle repair. i have permanent sutures holding my abdominal wall…

judging from the number of people burning a hole through my backside at the gym and the skinny bishes all up in the magazines, menfolk like um' all shapes and sizes, as they should. :)

l-o-effin-l best thread of the day

i measure slightly lower in the caliper method but i don't believe either are entirely accurate. i've got huge t-rex legs and giant muscles, which makes me weigh more, which makes my body fat percentage less, though my actual total number of pounds of body fat is more than most people who measure in my range. i will cough…