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I can't get any definition in my upper body! Opposite problem. Great job, your legs look amazing

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Going into a Mexican restaurant hungry is a torturous disaster for me. Even if I leave my wallet in the car I'll still eat the chips.. You're setting yourself up for a binge!

Currently running With the Brooks Ghost 4. However, I think I'll be in the market again soon because I've been using them for nearly a year.

I am 22 and most people tell me I look near or at my age. However, I've had a few people tell me that I look high school age! This can be problematic for me, because I'm a teacher and I have been confused for a student on a few awkward occasions! Haha

I have encountered the same kind of thing. I don't understand it. I had one co-worker (who is naturally thin, might I add) that gave me a suspicious look every time she saw me and told me I was getting too skinny and "wasting away". Keep in mind, my BMI was still "overweight" at this point, and I was nowhere near my…

I've read the book, and the author will prescribe some gym alternatives when you get into the actual routine portion of the book towards the end.

Just meaning that sometimes I have to wait for equipment to open up. The squat machines are especially hot items at my gym.

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About to graduate in 2 weeks....Will be a certified high school teacher....but wanting to go to grad school to teach at the college level.

Sporty/outdoorsy chicks. :]

Here's a a theory: fiber? This may be TMI, but I sometimes get pain in my abdominal region when I eat too much fiber. healthy food is packed with fiber, and I don't get pain in the stomach when I can toot. However, at work I have to keep all the fiber in....so it leads to a build up of gas in the ol' intestines, leading to…

You don't have to eat a giant breakfast, but try to get your metabolism working. Give yourself at least 100 calories to work with. Perhaps a couple of pieces of fruit or some yogurt.

Truer words have not been spoken! My doctor said the same thing. He gave me a 1400 calorie plan when I first started losing weight. I told him that I would still be hungry if I ate like that, and he looked at me like "duh, you have to be hungry to lose weight!" Being hungry is tough. I got good at it for a while and then…

I pretty much eat the same thing daily. I mix it up a bit, but most days are interchangeable unless I go out to eat. I know there are some people that can't stand to eat the same thing every day. However, when I find something I like, I have no issue eating it more or less daily. I don't really become tired of foods.…

I usually the skip the first day because my muscles get pretty tender and sore, but I power through the rest of the time. A good workout will actually make you feel better.

I haven't read all the comments, but I'm sure I'm going to sound like a broken record to you. The most important thing to remember is: IT'S NOT ABOUT SPEED. If it takes you a year to get to your goal weight, then that will be a year of healthy habits that you've developed as part of a healthy, PERMANENT lifestyle. The…

Yes! There are plenty of things you can do with just free weights at home. There are also plenty of body-weight exercises that require no weights at all. A few examples? Tricep dips Pushups Crunches Planks Lunges Squats Curls Check out Scooby's workshop. He offers plenty of advice for getting lean and buff with just…

I don't know how anyone can stick to this amount for more than a couple of weeks, especially if you're exercising. I'd say aim for something closer to 1500 a day. Yes, it will take longer to lose weight, but it won't be nearly as miserable and it's something you can stick with for longer. If you hit a plateau, try 1200 for…

I used to hate black coffee...but I forced myself to drink it black for a couple of weeks and now it's pretty good and I don't mind it at all! However, when I'm looking for a bit of flavor, I do add about .3 cup of soy milk/skim milk (whichever you prefer). Only about 30 calories.

Honestly I do not know if there is anything more effective for cardio exercise than running. You can burn over 800 calories just running at a moderate pace for an hour. It is my MAIN form of cardio exercise, and I have lost about 60 pounds. With that said, you must make sure to mix up your routine and cross train. Mixing…

I am going to totally avoid dairy tomorrow and see if that helps.

I was 34.7 (obese), now I'm 24.9 (literately teetering on the edge of normal weight!) I'll be happy when I'm safely within the confines of the normal weight category, perhaps around 21-22.

Doctor for sure! When I first started running, I was so out of shape that it was physically painful in many ways. However, you should definitely check out anything heart-related with your doctor.

Great job! What has your diet been like?

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You look ABSOLUTELY amazing. I've had a few health scares too. I had gallstone attacks and have had to have it removed....also had Graves disease and am on synthetic thyroid for that. However, your situation seemed far more severe. Congratulations on turning it all around!

That's nuts man! You look great. Congrats!

Thanks everyone! Sorry that the pictures are so huge.