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Whoever mentioned having material on the floor when trying on pants...yes! I wanted wind pants and couldn't find any that were short enough--I'm over 5'9", but only have a 30" inseam. Now that my waist is 38", I can find pants that fit me without being hemmed.

I've done the BodPod three times. My results have always been in line with the charts, so I guess I have a "typical" body. It does give quite a comprehensive view of several factors. In conjunction with the BodPod, I've checked my strength, endurance and flexibility. I have a ways to go before I'm satisfied in any of these…

I've lost weight before but I have done better this time. I'm an empty nester and the ability to focus without distractions makes up for the slowed metabolism IMHO.

Easy answer! 1) Ate better. More fruits and veggies, far less empty calories. 2) Ate less. Portion control. Limited snacking. 3) Exercised more. Both cardio and weightlifting. I've spent more time lifting weights this year than I had in my entire life before this year. 4) Joined MFP. Logging food keeps me honest and keeps…

I like New York for vay-cay. Favorite alcoholic beverage?

Shame. I didn't feel like I could be myself when I was so fat. After 72 lbs. that is gone!

"Yesterday" by the Beatles on Pandora.

I'm 5'9 1/4" (used to be 5'11" it sucks to get old) and 207. Feel free to add.

I didn't know Amazons had TOM.

David SW 220.0 CW 207.6 -.1 lb. this week.

"Only" lost .1 this week. Very satisfied with maintaining my weight through the Christmas holiday.

Children are a great motivator. I am a generation ahead of you, in that my daughter is pregnant with my second grandchild. At 58, I want to be able to keep up with my grandkids as they grow up. It works for me!

Get back to the routine that has been successful for me.

I am being forced to modify my exercise program. My knee is stiff and a bit sore and I found out yesterday that I couldn't ride a stationary bicycle. I don't think that I can do any weightlifting requiring bending of the knee, but I can walk although I'm not ready to run. Swimming went fine, so I'll be able to continue…

Ten miles? I put in 4.25 on the stationary bike today. Does that count?

I weighed in Monday, so after two days, here I am. Down .2 pounds.

I did my offical weigh-in yesterday. I will most likely report no change from that, butI can move to Wednesday easily enough.

My general goal is to build strength and keep what muscle that I have. Specifically, I am trying to build up a bit higher on the weights I lift and I am going to try to run for the first time in years. I currently exercise almost every weekday, alternating between swimming and a stationary bike/weightlifting routine that I…

My name is David and I'm from Zumbrota Minnesota. I have been on MFP since late July, not quite five months. I have been overweight most of my adult life and obese for at least the last ten years. I have lost double digits in weight a few times, including losing more than 60 in 1988. I am a retired Postmaster and I went…

I'm David, 58 year old male. Started at 280ish, now at 207.9 Ht 5'9.25" Pertinent measurements--Neck 16.5" Waist 38.5" Hips 40"

There are a lot of sleep issues afoot: I have two co-workers that are chronically fatigued and can't sleep. Another is dealing with restless leg, one of my co-workers has sleep apnea and two of their spouses have the same problem. I have been dealing with sleep apnea for about a decade, but my weight loss has diminished…

Wow! You look great! Congratulations! Sorry for so many exclamation points.

I have 32 or 33 to go. I'll friend you. I have been at this for about 5 months and have lost considerable weight already. I'm always looking for those with similar goals!

Yes, he is morbidly obese. He is really in a box about his health. If he doesn't lose weight and is capable of losing it, then he is showing lack of discipline. If he has a medical condition that precludes him from losing weight, then that is a red flag for him to be elected. The only way out of the box is to insist that…

Every time I duck my head underwater in the cold pool and start to swim.

I've been told that walking is very good. I think it has been a secret weapon for me in my lifestyle change. Since I've gotten a step counter, I realize how much I walk every day--I'm averaging about 10,000 step per day. Walking certainly isn't as jarring on the joints as running for those of us "at a certain age".

I am at 70 in 140 days. No pictures, unfortunately.

I suppose the intent of "The Biggest Loser" is a good one. However, I find reality shows to be manipulative. The shows work to get us to invest in the contestants--we hear backstories and (probably exaggerated) stories about their struggles. Hey, we all have struggles. The other thing is the training regimens put forward…

Incremental progress is, in fact, progress.

Disaster Day--April 19 (Oklahoma City and Waco).