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I'm able to do it every day because it works for me. It's a lifestyle change that I've incorporated into my life, and having seen the results, it's made it easier for me to stick with it. I'd been on other fad diets before (low carb, depriving myself of certain food, etc) and recall how they all worked... for a time, until…

The motto at my tattoo shop is "Yeah, It F*ckin Hurts!" It really depends on where you get it, and the person, as some have a higher tolerance for pain than others. For instance I have both sides of my outer arms inked and those didn't hurt at all, whereas I know someone who got the same area tattooed and he said the pain…

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Haha! Funny. I recall how damn hot the playground slides, swings and bars would get in the sun, and those animal rocking swings. I used to love darts, and my brother actually accidentally inserted one into the back of his friend's head when they were playing. Ahh the 70's were great.

The increased energy, decreased muscle soreness, stiffness and cramps, having gone from barely fitting into an XL shirt to a medium, my doctor telling me that my cholesterol and fasting glucose levels are great, and the compliments I get from everyone telling me how much they've noticed that I've lose weight.

Don't eat carbs after 3pm. You can eat vegetables all you want because they're non fat.

28, married, executive in an office

It might have to do with the way society views obese people. Because of this many people feel inadequate in how they look, and when they come across a clean eater, they assume that this person is looking at them critically, so they immediately go into defense mode. I had a co-worker who was always complaining about how I…

I've had SAY MY NAME by Destiny's Child playing through my head the last hour.

I used to have a crawdad when I was a kid. Also praying mantis'.

Great motivation. It's easy to get caught up in the end result and fail to see the progress made so far.

Sunday is my "official" weigh day, though i'll step on it throughout the week just to keep an eye on things and keep myself in check.

Yeah I always laugh at the people who say they can't eat like that, stuff their face all day with potato chips, donuts, cookies, fast food, sodas, and yet wonder why they can't lose weight.

I am grateful for MFP, which has been instrumental in my weight loss goals. I am grateful for the gym, which helps me in my fitness goals. I am grateful for my family and friends, who are supportive and there for me. I am grateful for music, which helps me get through many things.

This is very silly. Of course there's going to be skinny people at the gym, because they've probably been going for a while on a regular basis and that's how they got that way and that's how they maintain themselves. Comparing yourself to others is a surefire way to make yourself miserable really fast. Just remember....…

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Bacon, pizza, burritos.

The only reason a relationship would make someone fat is if you focused more time on the relationship and stopped going to the gym, counting calories, etc.

Love it!

Lately I've been eating a lot of fava beans. Sautéed, boiled, in pasta, rice, raw, in salad....

Green tea Kit Kats. They're yummy!

The OP's post is a shining example of what's wrong in this country. No one wants to take responsibility for their actions anymore, instead they want to point fingers and sue everyone they blame for what's gone wrong in their lives. You have the choice on where you choose to eat, and you also have the choice on whether you…

I love Trader Joe's jalapeño and cilantro flavored hummus.

After reading this i'm now convinced that my weight loss is probably due to some supernatural influences. ;-)

^^ This! Online relationships never work out because the person that people make up in their mind and the person they are in reality usually always clash. See this as a learning experience and work on getting yourself healthy for YOU, not for anyone else.

You need to find a way to fit it into your daily schedule. I pack my gym bag and take it in my car to work. Then after work I head straight to the gym to get the work-out done.

I've known several "clean eating" "Paleo diet" people who've been doing it for over 1½ to 2 years and have yet to lose a single pound or improve their health in any way. I just shrug when they ask me how I've managed to lose weight without really dieting.

^^This....

I agree with everyone that your family is nuts. You look fine.

I've seen dudes wear flip flops when lifting weights.