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One of my best friends had bypass surgery a few years ago. I wouldn't say it's "cheating," necessarily, but I'm a proponent of doing it the old fashioned way. Any invasive surgery is tough on the body, and my friend went through minor, albeit frustrating, complications afterwards. He's doing pretty well now (though he's…
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You probably have the best NSV ever when you looked in the mirror and said, "my mustache looks HUGE today!" Haha. Congrats, man! Keep it up!
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Go Ravens!!! I just hope the "underdogs" continue to pull off the upsets and give the 49ers their first loss in a Super Bowl. Should be a great game!
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Almost 2 years, but thanks to MFP, I've been able to maintain for that time! A new photo would look almost identical…
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Awesome job! Congrats on quitting smoking as well! Good luck going forward!
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AWESOME! Congrats!!!
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One of the guys I played pick-up soccer with from time-to-time said, "What happened to you, man? Too many burgers and fries?" I hadn't played with him in a few months. My answer was and honest, "yes," but I definitely didn't see it coming. Haha. It motivated me, that's for sure…
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Amazing job, man…stories like yours should inspire so many who think it can't be done the hard way. Congrats!
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You have to be ready to change your entire life if you truly want success. It's not a temporary battle filled with "diets." Your "diet" becomes part working out consistently (which might require you to find a love for exercise, so find things that you truly enjoy) and re-training your mind and body to eat better. It takes…
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Just stay the course. There's no need to yo-yo to make up for it. Chalk it up to being human and enjoying life. One bad weekend or a bad day won't offset anything in the long run. Just do your best to keep those weekends to a minimum and you'll be fine. Good luck!
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My main advice is to be honest and log everything, regardless of whether you go under 500 calories or over 1,500 for a day. You're only cheating yourself when you don't log. I know too many people who skip the "bad" days because they don't want to face the reality of what they REALLY put into their bodies. If you go over,…
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Match.com…oddly enough, both of us were about to let our memberships expire since we both barely used it, but sometimes a tiny thumbnail of a beautiful face is worth clicking on. I clicked, I winked, we emailed and texted nonstop for about 3 weeks until our schedules allowed us to meet for the first time…the rest is…
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Wow…amazing! I never get sick of awesome success stories…congrats!
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1. Do you use them as a meal replacement or a snack? Both. I typically would make one if it was too late to make/eat a real meal after a late workout, or if I'm not really that hungry, but I know I need to eat something. 2. If used as a meal replacement, how long does 1 shake typically keep you feeling full? Not very long.…
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Not really. I've been doing this for so long that it's second nature at this point. It also helps that so many of my foods are already in my log, so I can copy meals and easily get to the foods I eat. Plus, I've accepted that there's a chance that I'm going to be logging my food for the rest of my life, as it seems to be…
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I think about two things…1) I think about how many people out there can't run. It's a blessing to have two legs and the health to enjoy running, so if I stop, I feel like I'm not taking advantage of the gifts that I have, and 2) I still play soccer a lot, so I start thinking about how the guy marking me on the field might…
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Looks like you've beaten bigger challenges, so that fighting spirit will suit you well on your fitness journey. Stay strong! Perhaps cycling/spinning would be a nice low-impact cardio option for you? Good luck!
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There are a variety of reason for me. I mean, of course part of it involves the vanity aspect, but looking good is just the byproduct of me aiming for other goals, like: a) being healthier, b) feeling good, and c) conditioning for things like playing soccer and running. I partially tore my ACL years ago, but I'm too…
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You two ROCK! Doing it together makes the achievement that much better! Best of luck in the duathlon!
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Welcome aboard! I agree about the clean look of the site/app. I've tracked my food on and off for many years, but until the advent of the iPhone and apps, I never stuck with it. Or perhaps I allowed myself to slip too easily when away from my computer apps. Regardless, MFP has definitely been the best app out there for me,…
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As someone who always abhorred running until the last few years when I learned to actually enjoy it, my best advice is this: A) Ditch the treadmill and get outside. Once you're outside, you can vary your runs and take in the scenery. Plus, then you're not staring at the numbers. Hide the watch, and just run at your natural…
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As a guy, I never had the pressure to get married from MY family, but at times you definitely can feel the pressure from the girl you're with. Girls have their families bugging them about babies and all of that talk of biological clocks ticking. I just don't think that's a good enough reason to rush into anything that…
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I always get the burrito bowl with chicken, brown rice, pico, and corn salsa. That's it! Then I use the hot sauce to make it a little more interesting. You'd be surprised by how much flavor is in such a simple, light (as far as fast food is concerned) meal.
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I was referring to the initial link that started the thread.
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I'm BARELY under the US average. Without the genders, heights, and builds, though, it's almost pointless to release the study…unless, of course, the study was simply meant to further the insecurities of people who are self-conscious about their weight. There's way too much emphasis on the number on the scale, alone, these…
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You can't win the physical battle until you can at least control the mental one, and it's awesome that you've found the strength to battle both! Congrats on the progress and keep it up!!! You've got this!
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I always ran to train for sports when I was younger, but it turned out that I had never truly learned how to run at a decent pace for longer distances. In that regards, I feel like I've only been running for about 2 years or so. Illogical? Kind of, but 2 miles used to be a nightmare. I could play soccer for hours, but a…
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I've been through the knee thing before. It's definitely a taxing situation, mentally and physically, but do your best to look beyond the near term and remember the big picture. I went through something similar about 7 years ago now, and after dropping nearly 30 lbs and getting back in shape, I rarely ever think about my…
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I just track while I'm eating, that way I'm not allowing myself to turn a blind eye to the situation. Plus, then I don't have to go back and try to remember what I ate. It's all about willpower and commitment to your long-term goals. In my opinion, there's never been food at a buffet that actually tasted good enough to…
