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hence, my usage of "rumored" ps- it's not impossible to eat 12,000 calories. I really wish I could find the forum post in here of the guy who wrote a success story after eating his last 15,000 calorie day. Darn ****ty search function!

Perfect example. Doctors are busy people! Nutrition isn't their area of expertise. Surely there are RD's that are MD's and MD's that are RD's (and even more qualified people). These are probably the ones we can and SHOULD trust when it comes to nutrition. Another example: My mother survived cancer after chemo-therapy and…

Some moms are more qualified than others. There.

Yeah MFP posters (if not MFP all together) should have just been number one on that list ;P

I'm not sure what your point is. Cardiologists don't learn about nutrition even though they go through extensive schooling and training to be in the health field. That's all she was saying. Nutrition is preventative medicine. Think of it that way. How often do you go see a doctor to prevent a cold/illness from happening…

Ahh yes, the "exception to the rule." ;P

Agreeable. But athletes endorse products too. I think the gist of what her point is on the athlete example is intended for people who hear about someone like Michael Phelps, whom has been rumored to eat 12,000 calories per day and swim 80,000 meters, and automatically assume that if they swim a few laps, they should be…

This is when you would read the article.

I've been approached at the gym a few times, and one of those times the guy told me that I surprised him because I was so nice compared to how he imagined I would be. I was like whoa whoa hold up, explain. He said I looked intimidating, like a "tough girl." I took that as a compliment. Don't know if that sheds any light to…

I wish my boyfriend trained me to look like that! Heck, I just wish he worked out for himself! lol Great job you two.

I am 100% Russian. No my family does not have vodka on the table every night. Actually we hardly drink it. I think Cognac is more common at our family dinners but we rarely drink unless celebrating. I did grow up in Hollywood. No it wasn't glamorous! Kinda trashy actually. I do drive a mom car. I'm not a mom :( I do have…

@Krizzo87 - Chloe Sevigny!

you look amazing younger and healthier! good for you!

Lot's of great routines here! Love it! Noticing some patterns like P90X, stronglifts, and C25k. Thanks for all the ideas. Let's keep em coming!

I have P90X too and really loved the videos but I just can't stand working out at home! Too little space, cat attacks me, etc... I'm a gym girl. I dream of having my own gym. If I don't have my workout memorized, I take notes from online work out videos and write them on index cards, then bring them to the gym.

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Thank you! I'll take this perspective into account. You're probably right. I just still would like to see my legs get smaller somehow.

Yeah I could probably benefit from a tape measure but that doesn't automatically mean I have a problem with my eyesight just cause I haven't been using one. I know what I see. And I use term bulk very lightly. I just don't want it to ever get to that point. You should try to be more understanding about this. I bet at least…

Thanks to everyone that's chimed in.

Haha uhm no I haven't taken any measurements. I also don't weigh myself to track progress. I just go off what I see and what I'm seeing is my thighs poking out the sides, which is what freaks me out a bit.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm eating up to 1600 cals right now. I've thought about reducing them a bit but I figure with how much I work out, I should be eating no less. It is always an option though.

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COOKIES. If the world was ending tomorrow, I'd buy all the cookies from the nearest bakery and eat em. ALL OF EM. Then I'd drive my fat self over to my mom's house and eat more cookies. But in company that time.

You're not the only one. Trust me girl. It ranges from "don't lift that box, you'll break your back" all the way to just not having my voice heard in conversations about football, cars, etc. Just keep on keepin on. :) Everyone else can suck it.

0% fat plain Greek yogurt with one tablespoon of honey, some granola or some fruit. It's a sugary treat but you asked for favorites and this is mine :)

Coffee Original Vegenaise Avocado Vegenaise (again!) Avocado Avocado ....oh yeah hows that for variety... lol

FUHNETIK -Chasing Sirens Wanderhouse (Ianborg Remix) - Use Me Up and some Ol Dirty *kitten* bishesss!

Laughed pretty hard at that too. Remember Janie in Not Another Teen Movie.... Pretty sure she was ridiculed for her "high ponytail".... I actually liked it though haha

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