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That's great The polar bear sore after a workout had me lol'ing

Running will help you slim - generally speaking But you can't target a specific area for weight loss You will lose some weight from all over (unless you overeat of course) Unfortunately, for women the first place to gain is thighs And it is the last place to lose For guys it is the tummy, just above the belt I'm no expert,…

Been doing push ups for quite a few months now Gone from 10 at once to 40 Still, the first 10 or so my elbows crack and shoulder sockets kind of grind No pain, but was a bit concerned at first But I've persisted and the noises still happen, but no problems i think it's just the way it is for me anyway

i can pretty much guarantee he doesn't find you disgusting (bad term) or even unattractive Or he would have nothing to do with you at all you could pretty much read his reactions any way you want But if I were the guy in question it would be about not leading you on If i 'connect' with a female i let them know early on I'm…

Hey mate - I've read all of your post, but not all of the replies so sorry if i repeat what others have said You're only 28, so I have 20 years on you and can say I have been there and done that - it sucks man, but gets heaps better 2 things i have learned is that you have to fake it to make it, and feel the fear and do it…

Apart from the shoes which are essential Get yourself a good sports recovery cream - not dencorub or deep heat Something with emu oil maybe, and something that doesn't smell so strong you won't use it Arnica, calendula and other natural ingredients seem to be in the ones I like Apply this to the sore areas and give it a…

My car is known as 'The hearse' it's a midnight blue station wagon (can't remember what you call them in the States) Would easily fit a coffin in the back and has had more hit's than Elvis it rattles around due to everything being loose, and i drive it way too fast It's got a big skull sticker on the back and fake bullet…

Jeez - lot of Aussies here I'm up in the Blue Mountains NSW Howdy

It sucks to 'relapse', but that's just the way it is sometimes It was only for a month in 2 years which doesn't sound that bad to me Best part is, you're back on track knowing that you can relapse and recover from it stronger than before Athletes can suffer debilitating injuries that see their weight balloon, but they get…

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The most insightful thread I've read so far Anyone who can't understand the way you fell is very lucky Sometimes just voicing it gets it out there and makes it easier to deal with - so well done

Awesome job dude Hats off to ya You have created a great future for yourself and all due to your own hard work and determination This is what it's all about

Chocolate does seem to have some health benefits, but in moderation and if you... Eat chocolate of least 60 - 70% cocoa (not milk chocolate) Avoid chocolate that uses "partially hydrogenated" oils - these contain trans fats Most commercial chocolate has added fat, sugar and calories So choose wisely

This is a wind up - right So the OP has lost 18 pounds only to look 18 pounds uglier?? I'm afraid you're delusional or just want to give up

So you lead a sedentary lifestyle, are a heavy drinker, impulsive, been on a 'diet plan' one day but KNOW you will give up if you don't get quick results. And you want tips to motivate you to try harder? If you are serious, rather than just wanting sympathy for it all being too hard, you know you need to get off the couch,…

Every failure is a step closer to success Abstinence rarely leads to success IMHO - only binging But it's also OK to fall off the wagon as long as you get back on Try cutting back on your chocky intake and increasing your will power Most importantly, eat more/ exercise more Eat crap/ exercise even more

This is unfortunate news :-( How do you measure body fat % Is it through a doc or can you do it yourself?

These people sound like 'frienemies' They get on with you when you are just like them (tired, depressed, overweight, smoking, using drugs etc) But start improving your life and feeling optimistic and they feel threatened and will try and pull you down But this will be subtle or wrapped up as caring advice If your new life…

Word So simple, but so hard 1. Diets are a manifestation of the advertising industry Healthy eating is a lifestyle 2. Accept that exercise hurts and if it's boring you're not working hard enough How can you be bored when you are in pain 3. Consistency is borne from a lifestyle change We go to work during the week because…

Blimey that is an annoying response! And believe me, it is all about him Translation Bloody hell she looks good. i don't want to try and keep up with how hard she works to look like that. I'm getting older and just want to relax - why can't she. I wonder how many buffed blokes look at her and think she's hot. I don't feel…

Unfortunately families can suck and set you up for a very difficult life of self doubt and self loathing (that's cheery) But all of the put downs etc is about them and really nothing to do with you Any comments, feelings, opinions, come from their own self loathing that they need to project onto others Getting over this…

It's an interesting topic My experience is that to keep weight off required a change in lifestyle and attitude towards food and exercise Food should taste good, but also be good for you if it's not, then it is an occasional treat and in moderation only it is also counterbalanced by a corresponding increase in exercise…

[/quote] Yes, at least I didn't gain all of the weight back.... That would have really sucked and would have been a waste of hard work.... I can't wait to lose the excess 6 lbs. Thank you. [/quote] It would suck for sure But it wouldn't be a waste of hard work as all hard work helps with your resolve You made the first…

You've lost 8 pounds in 5 months That seems like a good effort to me You've had a bit of a relapse and gained 6 - but these are things we need to factor in This time you may go 8 months before another relapse And then it might only be a 4 pound gain Doesn't matter how long it takes or if your Dad notices or doesn't notice…

Both contain the same amount of sodium, but one is processed and the other is not usually Sea salt is obtained directly through the evaporation of seawater. It is usually not processed, or undergoes minimal processing, and therefore retains trace levels of minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium and other nutrients.…

If you can show me a person who is perfect and sticks to the plan 100% of the time You will be showing me a person who has a serious personality disorder :-P Stocks rise and fall/ house prices rise and fall/ savings rise and fall And so it is with weight loss/ fitness As long as your trajectory is upward towards your…

Nobody is worthless, useless, or unnecessary - these are just thoughts Unless of course you are causing harm to others which i'm sure you are not It's not uncommon to feel this way though, and it's OK to feel this way There can be no real reason behind feeling this way, so don't feel there must be some cause to put you…

Look at the old nude paintings of sexy women They were mostly quite pear shaped Ditch the mags and go to the museum You'll realise that you pear shaped ladies are indeed sex bombs lol

Interesting article Intervals hurt a lot more, so makes sense they would blast fat more :-) Sometimes it's nice to zone out to steady state (if you have the time) But bang for buck (or weight loss for time spent) intervals are definitely where it's at

Most importantly - don't beat yourself up Secondly, it's not insanity We are all human and have our weaknesses and strengths etc talking down to yourself only makes you feel bad and will help lead to the behaviors you most want to get rid of Go with the resistance Put the calorie counter way and have the pizza and bevvies,…