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Ahem... You forgot the fried Cuban Sandwich. And yes, I'll go!

The leg curl machine because I have sad, squishy hamstings and backs of my legs. But weight lifting aside, I also love the rowing machine.

I think it started with depression in my late teens. I had a horrible relationship with both my parents at the same time. I was very stressed out as a student in a very academically challenging university. I had given up athletics to focus on studies. I relied on food to soothe the emotional pain. Food was there to comfort…

Yes! But is isn't magic. It works for me because it makes me accountable. I'm a chef. I like to eat. There's my problem. But with MFP, before I eat anything, I pause for a moment to think about if I really want to eat whatever is in front of me because I'm going to have to put it on my food diary. Sometimes I make a…

I'm single because a partner would throw off my crazy cat lady mojo.

1. Good for you for making the decision to lead a healthier lifestyle! 2. Glad you have support at home. Some people here are supportive and encouraging and some are...not. 3. Haven't looked at your food diary yet, but so long as you don't put loads of dressing on them, vegetables are great at filling you up on the cheap.…

1. I like black licorice. 2. Who eats 2 oz of black licorice every day for 2 weeks in a row? I like it, but on a once a quarter or so basis and not for 2 weeks at a time. 3. I agree with whomever hated cottage cheese first. 4. Okra is the devil's slimy, icky vegetable and you couldn't pay me to eat it.

I got one of these and just popped my bike on it. Squished tires are a non-issue when you're going but not actually going anywhere Plus, the back tire is suspended so it just contacts the roller thingy. And it saves you from cycling in view of others while you're not comfortable with it. It's a moderate investment as far…

Oh, the "oh my god, I'm fat" moment. That was one of my worst moments (and I bet a lot of people on here will say the same thing). Well, you've gotten over the hardest part, admitting that you need to do something about it. Congrats on that milestone. So, here's all the important stuff I've learned so far. Take it with a…

Oh, the "oh my god, I'm fat" moment. That was one of my worst moments (and I bet a lot of people on here will say the same thing). Well, you've gotten over the hardest part, admitting that you need to do something about it. Congrats on that milestone. So, here's all the important stuff I've learned so far. Take it with a…

I have a Fitbit One and I love it. Getting in the steps to burn off the calories has become kind of a game for me. What it does for me that MFP doesn't is give me step updates any time I care to check. With MFP, I have to sneak a moment to log everything during breaks at work. Plus I always know how far I am from doing…

Cheese gyoza (Japanese dumpling with standard pork filling and delicious cheese) Mushu Pork Hot & Sour soup

NPR. Yeah, I'm nerdy like that.

I like the mornings because it's cooler and there are fewer people out. I also go in the evenings but I have to make sure I stop 2 or more hours before bed or I'm hyper. Then again, I'm a bit hyper anyway when I feel good so... In terms of the calories you burn, I doubt it make s huge difference. You're probably a bit more…

Holy cow, yes! Without a second thought.

Oh, that is so familiar; you pretty much described me when I was your age (just saying that made me feel old). But good for you for taking note and taking steps to correct the situation now rather than when you're 33 like I did. It gets harder the older you get. If you have a generous lunch period at your lazy girl desk…

If you move South, your hibernation months just change. Here in Texas, it's too hot to do anything from June - October. But our winters are nice enough to be out and about most of the time.

Yes...My job, the source of my problems.

Yeah, I made myself fat and I enjoyed every minute of it (or at least the eating part of it). And Nacho Cheese Doritos and various baked goods from my part time job were my weapons of choice. Still 100% my fault but I kind of doubt I would have done the damage I did if junk food was things like grapes and cherries and…

GUNS!

I like baths. BUT!!! I spent a lot of time in Japan so I tend to do it that way. Get wet in the shower. Turn the water off, scrub all the funk off with plenty of soap. Rinse. Then fill the tub with extremely hot water and maybe something to make it smell nice (or epsom salts if you're sore from exercise) and soak until the…

On the treadmill and the undies start climbing up the crack 5 minutes in. Competition for the treadmills is stiff and I don't want to get off to fix the issue as I've only been on for a short while. Undies continue to creep and I start to look around to see how many people may see me adjust on the sly. And for some reason…

You all look great! Congrats on a job well done (or a job well in progress). I can't wait until I've got a great after (or in progress) picture to post as well. So as said many times before, you look great. But do you feel good too? It's been so long since I was thin or average, I kind of forgot what it feels like.

Oh boy do I know where you are coming from. My lifestyle changed drastically when I left high school and went to college and most of my weight was gained there. I also find myself dodging social invites because my thinner and cooler friends are going some place trendy and I am sure I will stand out (twice as broad as…

Sigh, I'm right there with you.

Stand up to my family! Cat person or dog person?

Born and raised in "you guys" territory but currently residing in "Y'all" territory. I'm so confused all the time.