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I also err on the conservative side. I read someplace that setting your incline around 1 degree (not much) helps balance the lack of wind resistance from treadmill running vs. outdoor running.

My wife is pregnant too and she is supportive. She insisted I keep going to my trainer twice a week despite the expense. The tough part was when we recently passed each other in weight -- me going down, her going up (obviously). That little moment was a bit of a bummer for her since we're eight inches apart in height. But…

It's tougher to overeat if you stick to whole foods. It's easier (for me, at least) to overeat more processed foods. I can only eat so much steak, chicken, fish, or veggies but I could eat pizza or candy bars until my insides begin to cry.

You're half the woman you used to be.

One whole egg is only about 70 calories. Yolks contain most of the nutrition and all of the taste for an egg!

6-7 during the week. I try to get to bed by 10pm so it depends whether I work out with my trainer in the AM or not. Weekends I try to get a solid eight but that requires filling the kids with pizza and movies on Friday nights so they will let me sleep until 7:30am! We have another baby on the way in a few weeks so forget…

If I order something like a mocha, I ask for the sugar free version *and* make sure they use whole milk.

Take smaller steps, slow it down, and try not to heel strike when your foot hits the ground.

More than 40 pounds ago not long after the birth of our first kid. Sympathy weight?

I ate like this every day as a teenager. Of course, I had a morning paper route (miles of walking with heavy papers hanging off your shoulders) and cross country practice or track (all long distances) every day after school. I had trouble keeping up with my caloric needs. In addition to what you might call "regular food" I…

My high-calorie burns in the winter are usually several hours of snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing. Three hours through the deep snow can burn a ton of calories. The post-workout re-feeds are continuous. Hiking (in the mountains, not just walking) is also a big calorie burn because I'm out there for hours and don't tend…

Almost never, which created a sort of a forbidden-fruit response as an adult once I had a few coins to spare!

Impressive. You're on pace to reach your goals this year!

Hamburger sans bun, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, grilled onions, and jalapenos. Side of cottage cheese. No fries! Our kids have swimming lessons every Wednesday and we always go to Gunther Toody's (a burger joint) for "5 cent" burger night afterward.

I'm a big fan of having a "stable of staples" handy that I eat often enough to approximately know the calories and macros that come from a specific serving size. This way I can vary what I eat somewhat but still put together a good meal plan for the day.

I agree with the sentiments of others that 300 calories is not a meal. BUT in the spirit of the question, my two go-to meals/snacks when I don't have a lot of calories to spend but want some good macros are: - Scrambled eggs and vegatables (you can have 3-4 eggs; pretty good sized) - Greek yogurt + blackberries (I go for…

I prefer the higher-fat version as it tends to have less sugar. But agreed on all other points! I've been putting it on my egg and cheese scrambles and topping everything with a bit of hot sauce. Very satisfying for breakfast!

Add it to an egg scramble for breakfast along with your favorite vegetables.

Hiking is a great way to lose weight. There aren't many activities where you can burn so many calories in one session. It's also great because it's not in a gym and doesn't require much equipment beyond some outdoor gear. Once you get through the hiking season, depending on where you live, then you can move on to…

This is a pretty good resource for dealing with sugar addiction, whether real or imagined: http://endsugaraddiction.com/

It's not too hard to fit beer into your daily budget if you want to do so. However, my issue is that having a beer or two (or more) lowers my resolve when it comes to eating outside my goals. That later-night snack goes a lot more quickly from hand to mouth if I have had a few!

This is so true; it's really what almost everyone says when you politely decline a treat or don't take a second helping of some special dish. It's so easy to rationalize overeating; there are so many special occasions, exceptions, and celebrations that create such a slippery slope to overindulgence on a constant basis!

Eggs - Whole, raw Butter - Salted Mushrooms - Raw Spinach - Raw I eat a lot of omelettes.

Here are a few foods that used to seem "healthy" (to me) but that I now avoid because they contain too much sugar, extra carbs, or salt. I know there are healthier versions of all these but this is just a general observation of regular store brands: Cereal Yogurt Juice Smoothies Bagels

I think that's a fair observation. For a lot of us guys, the final fat losses seem to come from the stomach region, so we can look "fat" when viewed from certain angles.

If you like fruit, try eating more berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) vs. other options. They tend to have less sugar.

Congratulations. You lost over a whole person in weight and look like a totally new one. Very impressive for twelve months.

Good luck man! I'm in Denver. Add me if you'd like!

Keeping to a good/clean diet at least 80% of the time has been the key for me. I keep my carbs low (50-100 grams/day) and try to do 50/50 on fat and protein with the remainder of my daily calorie target, I have a cheat meal -- but not a cheat DAY -- on occasion (usually after a huge workout or a long hike. I lift weights…

Swimming is about the lowest impact exercise there is...that is, if you are a decent swimmer. Walking, as mentioned above, is highly underrated.