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I'm old enough now that I basically defer judgment until the person opens his/her mouth. Doesn't matter to me whether that person has any tattoos. (I don't have any but after I started getting in shape, I have to admit I thought about it... but then I keep thinking what I would look like when I'm 80...) "It is better to…

My recommendation would be to also start a workout routine. My wife and I joined a gym and got personal trainers... I cannot begin to tell you how transformative it has been for us! She's down over 100 lbs and I dropped 50 lbs before my trainer started focusing on gaining muscle. I would strongly encourage you to do it!…

Kudos!!! :)

For me it has been less a problem of weight and more of weakness. I don't know what your normal exercise routine is, but my trainer worked with me to eliminate my problem. Used to be my right leg would go completely numb within 30 seconds of standing on concrete floors. Now I can outlast my wife! :)

I learned to drive on standard shift and only drove manual transmission vehicles until I got my used 1998 Mazda 626 from a friend... which would have been so much more fun to drive with a manual!! My current vehicle is a nice little 1999 Toyota Corolla, which would also be much more fun with standard shift, and probably…

Hey, don't knock the Premium McWrap... :)

The theme song to the Start Trek movie. I don't know why... lol

I find this quite ironic... LOL I think maybe your approach to life in general would have to change in order to affect this behavior. And no, I'm not being flippant in this response. No one is going to be able to give you advice for how to handle this with some quick tips. That being said, meditation might help you with…

If you wouldn't be mad, you wouldn't have posted this here for other people to reinforce what you clearly want to hear. But here's my 2c anyway: Honest communication is important for any relationship. And gifts shouldn't matter in the long run, but if they matter for you, TELL HIM SO. Don't expect him to anticipate your…

I've lost almost 50 lbs eating whatever I want, including McDonald's. I make my own choices, and usually they are better choices, but I do occasionally eat some things that I don't want to comprise 100% of my diet. I think that's what being an omnivore is all about. I exercise and I eat healthy 75 to 95% of the time. Seems…

For the win!! :)

Skinfold calipers are cheap and fairly accurate. Best choice all around. Statistical variance is around 3-4%. I found a 7-fold calculator which gives the best estimate using calipers: http://www.free-online-calculator-use.com/skin-fold-test.html You can just take 3 measurements and estimate that way, but in my opinion if…

I'm at Sports & Fitness here in Charlotte. Soon they will be Fitness Connection and have more locations across NC. I pay 19.99/mo, which gives me access to all their gyms and any classes during the week. I've never taken a class, but I do use multiple gyms because I have a 1 hour commute to the office... They have an…

I thought that was Lincoln...??? :P

Agree with Jimmie... You're in a great position to do this because you don't need to lose weight, only gain. So eat LOTS of good food, high in protein, and work out your whole body. If you don't have a personal trainer and can afford it, I highly recommend it.

No, the OP is probably sitting back and eating nachos whilst reading this thread.

Dadgummit NOW I WANT NACHOS TOO!! OR I WILL THROW A WOBBLY!!

You might have a food sensitivity/allergy... I believe many people do, but to such a light degree they don't realize what it does to their body's ability to metabolize their food. But I'm not a doctor... just speaking from my own experience knowing people.

Would it be wrong to call bull on this?

Rocky. ...or maybe Bullwinkle.

This is awesome! I also had to do this... I didn't read the entire thread, so someone may have googled this already, but this was too funny! :)…

now *this* is something that would bring a smile to my face... to get to feel it with my own hands... ha!

quite frankly, i'm disappointed. that first picture is just a tata sales office, but not the actual tatas...

At my last weigh-in with my trainer I had GAINED almost 8 LBS and LOST 1% body fat... down to 13.5% !! That is pure muscle gain... I AM STOKED!!! :)

showoff... :D

I'm 5'7" and 164 and last measurement (caliper method) was 14.83%. Edit: But you look (in your photo) like you're a good bit more muscle than fat compared to me, honestly.

My advice would be to join a gym and sign up for a personal trainer. My wife and I did that and have been going together when we can, but I work 40 miles from home, so there are many days when we don't work out together. She's lost 85 lbs and I've lost almost 50. But more importantly, we are healthier and stronger than…

Hey jacksonpt, what do you use to mix your drink? I've been thinking about the very blend you mention here, but not sure what kind of practical solution could tackle that at the gym... or do you mix it beforehand and just drink it not as cold?