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For some odd reason, I call those bibbles.

Thanks! Wait...it's not 2005 anymore? Dagnabbit.

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Missouri accents boggle my mind a bit, having learnt to speak in West Virginia, that is. This sentence: "Take the fork in the road and continue down 44," is usually pronounced "Take the fark in the road and continue down farty-fahr." Yes, even on the news. Personally, I can't complain much since I say (inexplicably) sody…

I've never traveled abroad before, but I'd advise keeping your food in the original, unopened packaging. If the airline or customs says you need to declare food products, then I'd declare it. Just traveling through the states, I'd even hesitate to put my vanilla powder in baggies because, well, it looks like something…

I cannot tolerate Iron supplements. I become so nauseated when I take them, so I have to make sure there isn't "added Iron" in my supplements to make sure they stay down.

This is the only detox I approve of. :flowerforyou:

I LOVE THIS THREAD! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Well done, everyone! This is such a great inspiration! :drinker:

Remember, nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. She's not worth your energies. You just go in and OWN your time at the gym. You ROCK!

You didn't say how long you'd been lifting, but there is (at least for me) a period of adjustment as your body gets used to new workouts. Also, according to the numbers you gave, you're eating 1500 calories and burning 2300? You're only netting 800 calories at that level of burn. You should be eating more to fuel the…

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I've always called it "B" belly, because it looks like a "B" to me. Regardless, yes, I have this and yes, it's getting better!

My doctor told me that the body stops being addicted to nicotine after 48 hours. After that, it's up to us to keep from smoking because your body no longer craves it. My advice is to tell yourself, it's only two days. You can do this for two days. After that, you'll likely feel the need to feed, so carrot sticks, celery…

Forward (I want my rocket pack!). WYR brush your teeth with the prison communal toothbrush, or a rat's tail?

Nope. I think all those things are grody. Also, donuts with icing for the filling. Gak. Now, these, though....

Oh man, I have a list: My kids' names in Gallifreyan Alien (as in Ridley Scott, not Ancient) climbing up my shoulder A set of bird outlines (Quaker, Cockatiel, Hummingbird) The hash marks from Doctor Who The Deathly Hallows made of a sonic screwdriver, HP wand, lightsaber, arrow, with the LOTR ring in the center The…

I have a 6'1", 155 lb, 18 year-old son and the answer is ALL THE CALORIES. Honestly, that kid must have hollow legs or something. Anyway, take advantage of the TDEE calculators, eat that amount, start building your muscle mass now with lifting (as said previously), and eat more calories to sustain it. Good luck!

I have never been an "exerciser" and I'm certainly too graceless to be an athlete, but once I made up my mind to lose weight through better eating habits and exercise, I just did it. I found pictures of clothing I wanted to wear that I couldn't because of my size; made lists of things I wanted to do but couldn't because of…

Ooops, posted too fast. Yes, I know SL got Oscars, but all my choices were equally ripped and praised. They're both on Rotten Tomatoes bad reviews list. ETA: On the list I saw, anyway. If that list was faulty, disregard. LOL

Excellent word, podgy. :smile: I retain water like a camel. If I eat more than 1,500g of sodium, I get three pounds in water overnight. If I don't drink at least 11 glasses of water, I get two pounds overnight. If I keep my sodium under 1,500g, eat a ton of protein, cut my carbs a bit, and drink my water, I can lose four…

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First, great work on your recovery! I'm also 5'6" and I'd look like death warmed over at 107 pounds, but other folks look fantastic, so it's all about how you carry your weight, I guess. Gaining to 115 will have some good benefits and you could likely get there easily if you worked with some heavier weights and a protein…

Well done! I found my old suit and am very anxious to try it, too. Hopefully, I'll have as much success as you! Congratulations!

Today, I'm wearing my son's Star Wars shirt to work. He's 6'1" and 155 lbs. (such a bean-pole!), so the shirt is much smaller than anything I'd ever worn in recent history. It not only fits, but it's a bit loose!

I'm not convinced our bodies understand the "banking" concept. Personally, I'd just eat well every day and have longer workouts on the weekends when you feel like splurging a bit. That way you're always in your calorie goal, but it feels like a great treat, too.

It's a toss up between an entire package of Oreos and three tubes of Pringles. Those were my favorite one-sitting-snacks. After $20 worth of Taco Bell, of course. ETA: It's truly hard to believe I only hit 238. I would do this a couple times a week!

Well, you mentioned pictures and windows...pictures add weight (which is the nature of the lens) and windows distort our reflections (which is the nature of the glass). If you like yourself in your mirror, I'd say you should maintain and enjoy!

I'm not a doctor, nor a therapist, but body dysmorphia is a real thing and you sound conflicted by the fact you are at a healthy weight and the disproportionate perception you have of yourself when you look at yourself remotely. If feasible, I suggest some therapy to find a solid basis for your discomfort. Perhaps you…