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I lost weight while doing strength training exercise but not because of the strength training. Losing the weight is all about diet. Calories in vs calories out. I think a lot of people find they like the end result better if they incorporate some sort of strength or resistance training into their routine, though.

Welcome to MFP, Adam. There are all sorts of great stickies to get you on your way. One thing to keep in mind is that it is nearly impossible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. It's a good idea to have a goal in mind and work on that. If your main goal is to lose weight it's a good idea to be sure to get…

I would say it depends on the situation. I have seen a truly beautiful woman be tore down and called all sorts of names for nothing more than being pretty. I think in general though some people are more likely to favor things and people that they like to look at. It doesn't mean that life is easy for "better looking"…

I think many people find a good mix of both works for them. I know I did. I started out running a few times a week and then added in the weights. I went to Planet Fitness at first because it's cheap and convenient and better than nothing and then as I did more research I figured out that the results I wanted wouldn't be…

I don't really like sweets either. Why do you feel the need for meal replacements? What are you looking to gain from using them?

I have dated 5 years younger than me and 30+ years older. Current BF is 20 years older. I generally work better with people 5+ years older than me.

I think it really depends on the couple. There is nothing wrong with giving it a try and just because you are at the gym together doesn't mean you have to be doing the same thing. You could each do your own thing or you could be doing squats and giving her a bit of a spot on bench during your rest or vice versa.

You still have 451 calories left? That's plenty of room for food. Have a big chicken salad with a lowfat dressing. Eat a hearty soup. Have a couple tacos. Besides all of that, going over on your calories once in a while isn't a terrible thing.

If it's a time issue you can prepare breakfast ahead of time: Overnight oats, prep egg muffins, freeze and heat in the microwave in the morning, make a casserole on Sunday and heat up through the week. You could also just eat packaged breakfast like pop tarts, cereal bars etc as you're running out the door. Skipping…

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Mfp tells you that you're a carnivore? Interesting. carnivore = eats meat carnivore =/= eats rice, potatoes, flour

I gained weight after getting into a relationship about 6 years ago. Shortly after I started dating a guy his ex had his son and pretty much just gave the baby to us. I told myself that it was okay to be heavier because people would just assume he was my baby and that it was baby weight. Hahahahha. Sad but true. On a…

I don't have roommates, but when I started going for quick walks on my lunch hour and actually caring about what I eat my co-workers made quite a few comments. I would just let them talk though. I find the best response is usually the results. Just focus on making better decisions for yourself. If all they are doing is…

No but I want to. I have yet to find it in any stores near me.

I think a lot of people come to realize that the number on the scale isn't near as important as how you feel and how happy you are with the way your body looks and how clothes fit. I know some people who never even weigh themselves because they don't want to give that number power over them. If you are happy with where you…

Maybe a little bit of both. I have the same thing, but I don't really worry about it because I know that having kids changed my body in many ways. That and pretty much the only people likely to see me doing planks in just a sports bra are my kids and I gave them life so they can deal with the "horror." As you continue to…

Are you taking any kind of medication that is contributing to this?

Really depends on what you mean by working out. I definitely wouldn't go for any intense cardio workout but I don't see why you couldn't do some lifting or maybe a walk. Don't spread your illness, though. If you are coughing a lot I would avoid public spaces.

I couldn't decide, but now I'm positive George is my kind of guy.

Really? I would just tell him that if your husband has a problem with the size of your breasts he can speak up for himself and if your husband has a problem with the size of your breasts he can offer to buy you new ones or keep his trap shut too. Being healthy is much more important than cup size anyway.

So scary. You just never know what is going to happen. I cannot even imagine how the driver feels right now. Sorry to hear about your friends. Prayers for all involved.

Actually not all land is suited for vegetable farming. Any farmer worth their salt has had soil studies done and knows where to put their cows vs planting their crop.

Nap time?

I'm a single mom and cook most of the nights when my kids are home. They are still fairly young but are beginning to learn the basics because I think it is important to know how to feed yourself. With that being said I don't find it "sad" that not everyone takes the time to cook or goes out and grabs take away food. Each…

Of course it matters. I'm very sorry for your loss, but what would your husband want you to do? Grieving is a process but surely he wouldn't want you to lose yourself in that grief. I would say finding a support group or even just a group of like minded people to be around would be helpful. Maybe take up a new hobby or…

That's really cool! I can't wait to show the kids.

I get up early in the morning and go to the gym. I find it is a great way to get motivated for the day. If I can't make it to the gym I'm not above doing body-weight/dumbbell workouts at home. With the kids I like to go for walks, play at the playground, do races (sprints, baby!), play tag and just have a good time. My…

It's better to have no friends and no boyfriend than to have some unmotivated leech mooching off of you and your parents. Seriously....just break up. Even if he's pretty to look at he's not worth it. Also, punctuation and paragraphs are super useful if you're going to write a story.

If it needs to come from someone they trust or an expert then they should ask someone they trust or an expert. Coming to a public forum to ask advice and then expecting only positive affirmations that they are doing the right thing is unrealistic. As far as tone of voice goes, the longer you stick around the forums you…

I get sick if I eat bananas. That doesn't mean that no one else should eat them.