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We need more of these posts! Love it!

I was telling some co-workers about a scale that doesn't show your weight but just says out loud "Hey you lost 2lbs since your last weigh in" or "oh, looks like you went up some" and that I thought it was somewhat funny they were using Mary Lou Retton's voice. Once co-worker looked at me funny and said "Who's Mary Lou…

as well as checking/adjusting your running form.

I find it interesting that so many people are polarized when it comes to Apple vs Android. I have an Iphone and love it. However, that's because it's simple to use. My husband has an android phone and loves it. I tried to use his for a bit, but I like the ability to just turn it on and go. I don't want to have to futz with…

Larger portion sizes, addictive foods, and people don't like change or pushing themselves out of their comfort zone. When my friend starts working out, she stops as soon as her heart rate gets a little high because she doesn't like feeling uncomfortable.

Yes, my family feels slighted if I don't eat the junk they offer me! Maybe with your mom it's more of an education thing. My mom has it in her head that cardio is better than lifting because it burns more calories (so why wouldn't I just do more cardio?). I have to explain why building more muscle is just as good for you.

You are an inspiration! And what a wonderful vacation!! Keep on trucking!

Yeah...mine's very profound: Do.Not.Stop.

Truly inspirational!

It flabbergasts me that someone feels it's OK to act that way. I'm a firm believer in what comes around goes around. I was running/walking (wogging) my first half marathon and feeling quite low on myself because I couldn't run for very long and was already gassed early on when someone patted my shoulder and said "You're…

Awesome!! What an empowering feeling!

hahaha...I had a similar instance where I had to move my rearview mirror and seat! Great job!

I have a few guy friends on here, most of who are married. They have all been respectful and supportive. My husband and I have a wonderful relationship and both trust each other unequivocally. I don't care who he talks to online or in real life because I know he's as faithful to me as I am to him. If you can't trust your…

My entire family knows, though I didn't necessarily tell them. I've announced it in the past like some tell you to do so you have "support" of your family behind you. But if you fail it makes it that much worse. My mom likes to compete with me and I don't like that. I don't mind friendly competition, but I don't like…

LOVE this

I went on my first cruise this past May with my mother. I had every intention of eating Gluten free (for health reasons) and as healthy as possible. I was also going to workout 5-6 days. Well, little did I know how much food would be shoved down your throat. Oh, and if you aren't at port or doing something else on the…

Ditto...I can workout myself out until I'm drenched in sweat but if I'm eating over my calorie goal it won't make that big of a difference. Plus, some people use working out as an excuse to eat higher calorie foods (I just worked out for 2 hours, I deserve it!) but they really haven't burned as many calories as they think.…

Hmm...did you get queasy because of the exertion or the altitude? Not hip on getting queasy, but I don't doubt I will since I'm a Flatlander going way up in altitude!

There isn't any difference. Reading is just more accepted because it's not as obvious what you're reading. You can be sitting at Starbucks reading about chains, whips, and handcuffs and no one would be the wiser! Unless the cover is obvious. Adult movies are more tied in to the sleezy 24 hour video and adult novelty store…

My goal is 15lbs. I will re-evaluate later if I start losing faster, but I've only lost 9lbs in the last 4 months.

Thanks, ladies! I looked at some pictures and the trail looks so steep! But, the beginning looks the longest with the real steep part only about a mile or so...

I am so sorry...I do hope she's found and returned to you.

It all depends on how you handle things. Most of what I have read, when you train for a marathon you're burning a ton of calories but you also get hungrier because your body is wanting more fuel. I also personally know a few people who allow not so healthy foods to creep back in because they do burn so many calories in the…

I just want to give you a big, firm hug! You, good sir, have made my day!

Wahoo! Congrats. Isn't it funny how you can "feel" skinnier and know that your body is changing? Love it!

You have earned the right to brag! Everyone else can just shove off.

The small things that continue to motivate you! Being able to comfortably fasten an airplane seatbelt, able to walk up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing, or passing up the office donuts!

Fuzzy wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he. Definitely!

Wish I could go braless! Only at home though...not out in public! Don't want to scare the little children.

Exactly right. She's good at marketing and knows if people had to choose between a workout DVD that was 40 mins and one that was 20, they'd go with the 20 every time.