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very interesting... I don't like that part about the "set point," because I have lost about 20% of my body weight, am in the "normal" range, and can't seem to budge the scale... I'm scared to increase my caloric intake even though I know I'm eating less than I'm "supposed to."

The first thing I noticed about you is that your name is "Fatty78." I don't know if that is a reflection of your personality or just a joke or something, but I can tell you that my brother - who is an awesome guy, has multiple college degrees, and is tall dark and handsome, SO good looking - he has the worst time with job…

Hi Mariettarose, You have done so well, losing 40 pounds in 5 months! And from reading your (and, I'm guessing your husband's) profile, you quit smoking at the same time? That is a terrific accomplishment! Most people GAIN weight while quitting smoking. You've come a long way, baby! It sounds like you need a jumpstart in…

If I get started with *one* snack at night, the floodgates open and I find myself eating wayyyy more than I wanted to.

Hey, sweetie, I'm so sorry you are feeling so low. Your ticker says you've lost 40 pounds? That IS a lot of weight, and people can't help but notice. I have also lost around 40 pounds, and only recently have people started to say, "Wow, you are really losing weight, aren't you!" I take it as a compliment every time. In my…

Agree w mrsyac2. My husband is pretty skinny and his veins in his arms and hands pop out. I think it makes him look all manly and hot and stuff. :love:

How long are you going to be there? One day won't kill you, but if you go over your calories tomorrow, try to cut back the following couple of days. DRINK LOTS OF WATER! That will help you stay full feeling. And eat healthy before you go. Pick one thing that you will have while you are there, such as apple pie with ice…

sexy :wink:

Mine is public. For the most part breakfasts and lunch are the same everyday: Breakfast = slimfast bar or oatmeal Lunch = salad snacks are one or more of the following: Laughing Cow cheese Wheat thins some sort of fresh fruit rice cake Dinners vary

Boss -- Learning to eat better is a process, and we are all at different places in that process. I don't think I need to cancel my MFP membership because I'm eating a SF bar instead of a GNC protein powder shake. I am proud of the distance I have come, and I wouldn't have gotten this far w/out the Slimfast. As I said…

I have lost over 40 pounds using Slimfast bars. I used to skip breakfast, eat McDonalds (or similar) for lunch, eat out (think Pizza Hut) for dinner, then enjoy various and numerous snacks and alcohol before bed. I engaged in no exercise whatsoever and was positive that I wanted nothing to do with any exercise. This past…

So... are people of the opinion that it is ok for a smoker to run? I know already that everyone will say smoking is bad for you. But for someone who is already a smoker and has no plans to quit ... is it ok for them to run or will it hurt their lungs?

I agree w Bmallette. With Tracy still there (and worse, with her teamates - the ones whose hearts she broke by tearing them away from their partners! - being the ones to ENSURE that she's still there) the show is more about the controversy and drama than the weight loss. Which is sad because the weight loss is dramatic…

ROFLMAO:laugh: :laugh: omg ya, what was her name? Ramona? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: So I'm not the only one who watches these crazy train-wreck reality shows... I LOVE the Real Housewives!

So you haven't seen it yet, Megan? I won't ruin it for you, then

Oh, I love how Bob reacted when she chose to be on his team.... he's like, surpressing a gag reflex. Lol!

I still think she is a plant ... I don't even believe that video of her "husband" was real lol

Yeah, everytime she wins these insane powers, she acts like "oh! I didn't know everyone would be mad at me! it is so hard, making this decision and it's such a curse!" She is such a poser. I can't WAIT til she gets voted off! I am going to cheer cheer cheer when that happens!

Hi Tara, I started the C25k on 9/28 to go along with this thread, but I've been following the other C5K thread (the one that's titled "C25k we start Monday" or something) as well. You should check out that thread as there are many people in various stages. Some are just starting W1, others are about to finish W9. But it's…

Biggest loser tonight!

Wow, after 29 years, you have gone 2 weeks w/out a smoke?! AMAZING! Had you tried to quit before? If so, what made this time different? This is a fantastic site with so much information about fitness and nutrition. Great job on your success so far, and keep up the good work!!

Bump. I had the same question. Ran for the first time tonight on a treadmill. I'd been running outside, but it's getting too cold.... The treadmill was a pain b/c I had to keep adjusting the daggone pace. I guess when I'm outside, I run at different paces. I was surprised at how fast I started out running, and then kept…

Well, I did pretty good. I thought of you guys often, throughout the party. I decided I was not going to eat anything at the party, but was going to eat a normal breakfast and lunch, drink water at the party, and then eat dinner afterwards (since it was at my house, I knew there'd be a ton of stuff left over at my house).…

Wow, you guys are amazing! I can't tell you how much your advice and encouragement mean to me. Especially those who said they'd be praying for me. Just knowing that helps so much. IntheMoney, you are right, I had been planning to skip breakfast and lunch "just in case" I over did it at the party, but from your guys's…

Thank God for new mornings! Go ahead and go to the gym NOW. All that other stuff you have to do today can wait. You can do it! When you feel tempted to overeat or eat what you should not, "flee from temptation," and put your mind to something else. Good luck today; I know you can do it!

ohhhh this thread is evil!

Man, that Tracy is such a poser. When she was explaining how she and Mo decided who to write down to be eliminated, it's so clear that Mo didn't want to write that name, but she did it anyway. What a b*tch! She just makes all the decisions

Yeah, I was really bummed that an ENTIRE team had to go last week (and such a sweet couple of fellows they were). I was hoping they could just vote off Shay's teamate because, hasn't he already been to TBL or something?

Yeah, I'm really curious whether the trainers will want to give her any of their time now. There were several teams that were whispering that they were going to take the temptation at 4 pounds. I think the temptation that allowed you to decide which person's weight would count was a bad idea because you never know who is…

I don't want her to get injured and have everyone feeling sorry for her ... lol! I'm so catty, I know. Poor Coach Mo, I don't want to see him lose.