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Broscience, man. I eat avocado EVERY day!

Suck it up. I eat avocado every day.

Who cares? I eat avocado every day.

No. Bump = Bring Up My Post. ANY word will push the thread to the top of the forum.

The "I eat ice cream every day" group. Boring and old.

Please re-read your post and count the "I don't" phrases. Rewrite the post and change them to "I do..." and I suspect you'll have great success.

You have 10 lbs to lose and you're at 1200 calories a day? May I ask why?

Beautiful! 50 lbs lost is a great accomplishment! You look younger, healthier, and happier!

Loss of motivation is very common. It's commitment and sustainable habits that will see you through. Given that you're netting 500 calories a day, you might be tired from all the running...1100-1300 runs and all. Also, what you eat (or don't eat) has a much greater impact on weight loss than exercise. Worth repeating: Your…

I'm guessing you want to drink green tea for the antioxidants? I love tea, so this might just be me, but green tea is too mild for my taste buds, so I make a blended iced tea: half black and half green REALLY strong. Add ice and maybe a little lime or mint and it's very refreshing.

You can eat just about anything you want, in moderation of course, but keep an eye on your macros (protein, fat, carbs) if you're aiming for a healthy lifestyle. I made a list of all my favorite foods in each category and pretty much stick to that list so shopping/planning is easy and I don't get overly creative in the…

You're in really good company here. Is it all foods or sugary foods? Are you able to recognize the emotions that trigger your binges? Sad, angry, bored? I've been known to go off on a binge when I'm really happy and excited, too! There are some tricks that work for me. Can't guarantee they'll do it for you, but try a…

Excellent idea. For what it's worth, I'm a lifetime fan of New Balance and Zappos has some decent prices.

I stand corrected on the "bad" example, but I don't believe that two walks at the same distance will be the same calorie burn based on this formula if it's not reflecting heart rate. Source, please. I'd like to understand your logic.

You could average the losses on both sides if you end up with an unequal amount!

Traitor!

Today's shopping list... Apples, apples, and more apples! Spinach Seasoned Rice Vinegar Hearts of Palm Olive Oil Rye bread Eggs Dog food (can't forget my boys!)

So...heart rate be damned? A leisurely walk at 2 miles an hour versus a fast run at 5 mph is the same as long as the distance is the same? Hmmm...

This. Not all calculators are the same. I log a conservative number - usually 175 calories for 60 minutes of walking two dogs who give me the additional benefit of an upper body workout while we're walking. 120 lbs of dogs can be intense when they pull and lunge and I try to walk fast enough to make sure they get the…

You look flippin' awesome! What happened/what thought process changed/what paradigm shifted to take you from what so many of us do (start, quit - start, quit et cetera) to start, finish? LOVE the dress and have no doubt you'll find a way to wear it! You're a doer! Well done and WOW!

Not the only one. Not even close. Don't ignore them - report them.

The only thing I've heard/read that might relate to this is that we need time to adjust our lifestyle and eating habits (ergo the "time" involved)...the point being is if you lose rapidly it can 1) be unhealthy in some circumstances and 2) you don't learn to modify your intake and as soon as you stop "dieting" you return…

You look flipping awesome! Truly!

I noticed your page indicated that working nights can make you dead tired. Any possibility of changing that up temporarily? Maybe it's the combination of working nights and your body adjusting to the new you. Otherwise, Lyme disease? By the way, you look great!

Coca~Cola addict here! Haven't had any major problems giving up most other unhealthy stuff, but Coke is a whole different beast. I'm never satisfied with just one and drinking it triggers cravings for other unhealthy foods (chips and other fatty stuff). I absolutely believe we can become addicted to sugar. I live it! I'm…

What? Are you referring to vitamins and minerals?

What a cool question...I've never given this a lot of thought, but here goes. I was pencil thin as a kid. My mom was good about fixing a healthy breakfast and dinner as a routine, but there was a drawer in the kitchen with Bazuuka bubble gum and Oreo cookies that I could always help myself to. Too, I wasn't forced to eat…

A big congratulations on such an incredible accomplishment! What got you to this place? Any tips for the rest of us?

I love the fact that you know you need a plan! I've seen lots of folks jump on the weight loss train and give up after a week (me included) without a plan. You'll need a calorie deficit (meal plan) every day and, preferably, an activity plan. No, exercise isn't a requirement of weight loss, but it sure is good for your…

Old analog scale? Mine did the same thing. Bought a new digital at Walmart for $25. Problem solved. In the interim, you can make sure your scale is on a hard surface, and the exact place every time you weigh. They usually have four little "feet" on the bottom and if they aren't compressed equally, you'll get a different…