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Hey bro, we all go through this dilemma. Well, those of us with families and a need for the gym! I have 4 kids and a wife - and I try to hit the gym 4-5times per week. I don't think your family would hold it against you to take the personal time you need to get in shape and live a longer, healthier life. Here;s what I…

great dress, great smile!!!!

fish fingers and custard.

Thx - made my morning!!!!

I'm going to put my new "thinner' frame to good use. I'm going as a version of The Doctor. Perhaps #10, but more likely #9. Definitely not #11 - I can't do the bow-tie. Even though they are cool :-) If you don't know who The Doctor is, I'm so sorry. Go to Netflix and watch Doctor Who. You'll be changed forever...in a good…

Well, I certainly don't know your personal history and can't make a comment on that.. However, I suggest you consider the comments as sincere compliments. People are noticing? That's great! It means there's something to notice! It's working! I applaud your decision to make a change - and there are many people on this site…

Amen to this! And I agree with an earlier post. Nothing's hotter than a nice, well-developed brain! I am a sucker for smarts!

How about a push-up ever time, instead of a drink? now THAT would a killer workout!!!

I echo this advice. Calorie deficits matter, but ultimately you need to increase your metabolism you it's easier to burn more calroies at your "resting" state. Smaller meals more often. LOTS of veggies. FRESH food. DOn't be discouraged - just do some basic research on Resting Metabolic Rate. You should east AT LEAST that…

way to go, girl!

@Oliv2065: Great smile!

Go see a medical profesional. No one on this site is equipped to tell you how to address what could be a serious injury. In the event they are qualified (a doctor) they would NEVER diagnose you on line - they would give you the same advice. Go to an urgent care clinic - go to the ER - somewhere. Good luck and I hope you…

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!!

Salsa is YOUR FRIEND! Low in calories, high in flavor! I eat cauliflower and broccoli raw, with a good dose of salsa for dipping. Also, Edamame is quite good - and lots of soy protein to boot! Good luck! - Seve

Arg! A great dress! VERY proud of you!!!

Hello, This is a common issue with FitBit tracker users (at least at first!). I assume you have linked your FitBit Tracker with your MFP site, yes? If so, a critical step is to ensure you have roughly the same lifestyle profile (which is quantified as your RMR - Resting Metabolic Rate) for each (sedentary, lightly active,…

Great question - all too common when you're in the throws of a weight loss routine! I also wake up early to work out before my 1 hour commute! :-( It's really hard some days, and honestly, some days I skip the AM and simply work out in the evening (losing time with the kids). But, I think what keeps me motivated are a…

Amen, brother! The only way to sustain the active lifestyle is to ENJOY it!!! 16 miles? You are a BEAST!!! - Sev

HAHAHAHA! Great one! But seriously, fishing is silly. We're here to lose weight and encourage/support each other as we make the journey. I don't think you're crazy. I think you're spot on! //Sev

First off, let me say that 41 is NOT old. Well, to my kids yes. But, I am still cool, and I have the plaid shorts and hawaiin shirts to show for it. :-) And my goal is not to be HOT, just healthy. Hot is just a nice side effect. //Sev

So many great replies, there's not much to add. This happens to me... all the time, actually. I'm on a training diet (no fruit for a month...hmf!) and there tends to be a regular traffic jam. I drink a significant amount of water, ~ 1 gal/day. When that doesn't get things moving, I drink a fiber packet (Metamucil) or take…

DUDE!!!!!! What an awesome transformation. You really made a HUGE improvement in your health...well done! You are an inspiration. Thanks for posting so many pics and sharing your story. Keep it up! //Severin

HAHAHAHA! I weigh myself after a poop, too. AND.. I am nearly always constipated...what with this training diet I'm on...rubbish! I love the psot-poop weigh-in. Can't figure out how you weighed more.. but TOTALLY peed my pants laughing at the earlier reply "ust have eaten negative calorie food." So many funny people on…

Congratulations! What a nice reward for your hard work! Keep it up, we're all cheering for you! :smile:

Great purchase! I have one, as does my wife and my BFF! (Not that my wife isn't also my BFF, but that's too much for this post!) Anyway.... I wear it all the time and am amazed at how little I used to walk and how easy it is to walk 10k steps in a day once you try (my goal). Look at the user guide for how to track sleep…

Yo RedsFan! I share the same philosophy as several of the gents on this thread. The key is setting yourself up to be successful. That means PLANNING, bro. Sit down and plan out a shopping list. Plan your meals to be frequent and smaller than what you are accustomed to. As espi180 said, focus on lean proteins (chicken…

Way to go, bro! Seems like you have clear goals and are making very good progress!! It's amazing you went from 440 to 300. My BFF (yes, I used that term) started at 440 and recently dropped 40 lbs. He's hit a wall (bad eating) and I really want to encourage him. Any thoughts? Keep it up, my man. You are doing awesome!!!

I travel for work quite a bit. So, my list: - United Kingdom (Britain and Northern Ireland) - Ireland - Mexico - Italy - Turkey - The Netherlands - Denmark - Finland - Switzerland oh, and New Jersey! ;-)

I concur with these previous comments. IT's the combination of eating the RIGHT types of foods (to satisfy your hunger for longer than 30 minutes) and to eat smaller portions more frequently. Water intake is a HUGE factor in the management of weight, your hunger, and generally your health. How much water are you consuming…

I echo the great majority of comments already submitted. If you can handle a mild/modest amount of pain, you'll be fine. I also have one on my upper shoulder blade area. It hurt, but not so much I ever considered stopping. Also, it's worth a little pain...i've had my (one and only) tattoo for 22 years now and I still love…