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Oh boy, don't blow a gasket, cupcake... There used to be a thing called board etiquette, it was maybe before your time, or the idea and concept simply misses the mark in your world. Are you sure you are done? I mean we could go all day destroying this post, want to talk about Iran next? No wait before you go, lets go to…

Censoring.. Is that the newest of newspeak? If you want to talk about politics, you can start a different thread instead of interjecting into a completely non related post. Hey, lets talk about BLM in someone else's post about making rye bread... no, it just isn't cool to do because it creates these kinds of posts. Think…

You got this... you'll like the results after the first few weeks!

Just please stop with the politics ambalam, not everyone agrees with you and I wouldn't want to ruin the thread. The world was made by people who pull themselves up, or have had someone kick them in the tail when they needed it. There are a few exceptions, but in general the failure to success rate is typically high when…

On my fifth day of quitting after almost 40 years on and off. I am alternating between nicotine gum and vaping when it gets bad. I have learned by quitting a thousand other times, take a deep breath... wait, take another and try to relax. From my experience quitting for 3 years one time, the urge never quite leaves you…

Wow! Keep that picture handy and whenever you feel like things just aren't working look at it again.. and again. You look great!!

Be the very best version of YOU!

I think confidence plays a large part, people pay attention to confident people, you usually dress better, walk with your shoulders back and usually have a slight strut to your step. It's attractive regardless of size.

Fantastic work. You should be strutting your stuff, or whatever they call it these days. You look great!

I have fought body issues as a man all my life. It's never been good enough, I'm never fighting hard enough. Just never enough.. ever. I have come to the conclusion that I will never be Brad Pitt, Mark Wahlburg, or Vin Diesel.. Ever. No matter what I do I will never look like them, it is impossible, but really why would I…

Well, Captain Obvious here, if you lack the self discipline to stay focused, then you likely will need the encouragement from someone else to keep you motivated, either in person or on line. I train alone, but I have have a few MFP friends that I watch and it does encourage me when they like my status, and it does help to…

A couple things. You are so young, you shouldn't have to sweat this one, no kids (?), no home, and no long term investment. Either he is with you and your lifestyle or he is not. Most guys aren't as sensitive as women, it is a fact. Our feelings aren't hurt as quickly so tell him straight out what you want, plain and…

I also work hard to get the proper amount of rest and protein at night before bed. I try to get 6-8 hours of good deep sleep which the ZMA helps with the deep part so the body has the best chance of repair. IMO. Because I am an older guy, I sometimes take Aleve (Same NSAIDS) to keep moving the next morning.. because…

My mom always worked, I guess we were free range, latch key kids. You are right, they are tired but people used to do it, and the same people who call the police on the unattended kids are the same ones that vote to impose a tax on everyone to change behavior. On Tobacco, salt, soda, sugar, and anything else that they deem…

Pain is temporary, glory is forever! Just kidding, I use CLA and BCAA in the morning, Glutamine and ZMA at night. And occasionally an advil for age deficiencies.

It is a way to impose their will on you as a society, while generating revenue that you will never see a benefit from. Sure, they will tell you it's for the "children", and puppies will be saved, the flowers will bloom more, and a people without a sense of history (or current events) will blindly follow a nicely worded…

I applaud you for your mental strength in fighting your own urges and managing your eating and exercise habits, I am sure it was difficult and will forever be a never ending journey. You have proven yourself to be a fighter. I mean this in the most helpful way. We all have issue, whether that is with eating, smoking,…

Great job! Other than the amazing physical transformation that you achieved, I am sure that the mental benefits sure feel good as well. I know how I feel when I am at my best, about myself, my life, and everyone around me. These are just about the only things we can control and you did it successfully. Everything looks…

If you are doing spinning classes and eating at your 1480 that is calculated for your weight and activity level, AND you lost an inch at your waist, then you are likely gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. The scale isn't your best indicator if your body isn't accustom to exercise. Focus on the inch lost at your…

Why? Does anyone benefit from living their lives in a bubble? Does everyone require so much one sided empathy that they never feel the need to stand and fight for themselves? I'm not writing this to mean, I have much better things to do with my time, I am writing it because I have lived it for decades. I do not agree with…

Well thank goodness that it wasn't meant for those with a real disorder. Not sure why it wouldn't be helpful to anyone else though. There are many (if not most) who just need a nudge, they think that they can't do it by themselves, but can be inspired to try to read about their perceived disorder and how others have dealt…

I never really understood therapists. (sorry to those in the profession) I know that not everyone is me though, I get that.. However, most people know what their problems are, most can identify that food, alcohol, or smoking is their problem. It's how you deal with them, the triggers, and the situations, the why. Therapy…

It looks like you have taken the first steps, acknowledgement. I am much older now, and frankly can't keep up with the younger guys, but you will get to a point where you don't want to feel like crap anymore. You'll find that you enjoy being sober and clean headed. Things taste better and more interesting in my opinion. I…

I heard this long ago and it still makes sense to me. Maybe Jenny Craig or something, "nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels" or something like that. I travel a lot, and I get hungry, it is so easy to stop at the big drive through and mow on some double bacon monster burger, Orings and water of course.... As I…

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If my wife knew back then the effect on her health and our relationship at this point in our lives, would she have made small adjustments to keep her health at her personal best? Would she have been more open to try as hard as she could on her own knowing the problems she is incurring today? Likely...Probably. Who knows.…

You can change people, don't kid yourself. My wife has changed me in ways that may seem inconsequential to some, but I did make changes for her, for my family, to make them happy. That is changing people. Be nice (ex Military) Clean more, cook more, drink less. Fold the laundry this way, turn the toilet paper over this…

Well, I'm not a lady, but I will tell you my experience. I was in the same situation at your age. I was into biking, running, outdoor stuff, trying to stay healthy. She wasn't into what I was, and frankly opposites attract. I loved her and just as she did, we both overlooked the negatives as the positives were…