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I am 5'11" and I started out around 215. Currently weigh 168. I absolutely love to see others eating a decent amount of calories and not torturing themselves with 1200 calories per day!

Around 30 minutes is average and definitely respectable, especially when being a beginner.

The China Study and Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating.

I am also a vegan and I have one little boy. I am 5'11".

Lindsay Nixon (of Happy Herbivore) was just there and made a post about it- http://happyherbivore.com/2013/04/taste-of-vegas/

As long as no one says,"Star Wars," I think I will be OK. I am going to agree with someone else and say that Titanic is overrated. I also never liked A Clockwork Orange.

Being tall goes with having big hands and feet. As a teenager I used to get asked a lot if I played piano. As it was already mentioned, BATHROOM STALLS! It is so awkward when you are pulling your pants back up and you make eye contact with someone who is coming into the bathroom. And I also wear a size 12 (double narrow),…

THIS. And there are some great online calculators for anyone interested- http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ And this site will "zig-zag" your calories for you which I find helpful- http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

I use chocolate hemp in my son's smoothies.

It has PURPLE CARROT in it for color. I guess it is all preference because I absolutely love Amande yogurt.

This is the way to go, for anyone reading this- DO IT!

I do not trust anything that says to limit your intake of fruits and vegetables. Every single pound you see lost on my ticker has been from ignoring the sugar recommendation when it comes to all natural sources. I eat any and all fruit- even the incredibly high in sugar grapes, bananas, and dates. *gasp*

Glad it was a good experience! I've always taken advantage of gyms on base and had positive experiences.

5'11", SW of 215, CW of 163, GW of 155. Feel free to add me!

Is this real life?

I'm also 5'11". SW was 215. I currently weigh 163lbs. Feel free to add me!

You look amazing! I have seen all the hard work you have put in. Congratulations to you!

A B-Vitamin Complex. I suffer from awful allergies all year round- fluid in my ear, swollen glands, drainage, THE WORKS. And since I have started taking a B-vitamin complex, my allergy symptoms have been cut in half!

Try posting it here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/333-mfp-dmv

I would stop weighing yourself every day. Mine can change as much as 5lbs in a day, or even from the morning to evening. It will drive you insane if you weigh every single day.

There will always be naysayers. Love this. PLANT STRONG!

Watching sodium is a given, but try to up your natural diuretics. Add lemon juice to your water and drink green tea. Both help shed some water weight and help me immensely.

Seitan/vital wheat gluten is insanely cheap, you just have to make it yourself. If you cannot find shelf stable things cheap in your area, I suggest checking Amazon. I buy my TVP and protein powders on there since it is so cheap. But, VWG is something you can find even in mainstream markets, so it should be very reasonably…

5'11" SW: 215 CW: 163 GW: 155 There's no secret to how I lost it. I moved more and ate less. I do try to eat as least processed as I can, but I honestly think all of that is secondary if you are eating the right amount and creating enough of a deficit. I also do exercise. I run 2-3 times per week and I try to do circuit…

Alcoholism runs in my family so I vowed to never start.

My ultimate goal is also to ran a half marathon. Adding you!

Doubts and second thoughts are very normal. It is a huge commitment obviously, so being nervous is only natural. I think many people are plagued by,"the grass is always greener," complex. My husband has my exact sense of humor. We also share the same ideals. We also have many common interests. But, personality wise we…

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I retain water all the time and I have no underlying health issues. I watch my sodium and I hit the water hard (120oz per day). I also add lemon juice to my water as it is a natural diuretic and will help you lose water weight.

I would love more running friends! I am not a super serious runner, but I do run 4-5 miles 3 to 4 times per week. And most of my runs are done pushing a jogging stroller (except on weekends), so I would especially love other moms who push a jogging stroller!