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Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

Two snakes are slithering along. Snake #1..."Hey, are we poisonous?" Snake #2..."I don't think so." Snake #1..."Oh good, 'cause I just bit my tongue."

I was at my company Christmas party in 2012 and, as always, had a Diet Coke in my hand. I was feeling lethargic and having some memory problems. I poured it in the bushes and never looked back. I now drink (unsweetened) tea, both hot and cold, almond milk and tons of water. My brain fog cleared quickly. Stick with it and…

Excellent! Thanks for the help.

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I didn't know about the sacroiliac joint or the pain that can be associated with it. I'm taking a week off from working out and just resting. Things are feeling better already, although there is a little twinge from time to time.

This is what worked -- and still works -- for me on days when I just don't want to workout: I take my shirt off and stand in front of the mirror for a few moments. Fifteen months ago I didn't like what I saw and decided to change it. Now my "moobs" are gone, my stomach much flatter and now I have small love handles, not…

I got fat from my own poor eating choices and sedentary lifestyle. Once I realized, understood and accepted that, I began my weight loss journey. I never expected the world to change for me; I was the one going to change. I still enjoy food but eat now for fuel. It's not an easy change to make, but once I got on the right…

You can do this! Oh, and because you asked.....

14 months ago I began working out 5 days a week. Those first few weeks I could barely get up out of bed, I was so sore! But gradually the soreness gave way to a general stiffness, which ultimately gave way to a feeling of having worked out but without any pain. As someone posted above, that feeling will become your friend.

Thought I'd pick up this thread that I started last month. I'm working on a little short film called "Zombie Attack at Fort Falcon". We filmed much of it last weekend, but still have a few more shots to get. Here are a few frame grabs from what we shot:

Not only do I enjoy classic monster/sci-fi movies, but about 11 years ago I began making short films! My earliest movies were family affairs, with titles like FRANKENSWINE and SPACE ALIENS FROM OUTER SPACE. My kids are grown and gone now, but I still enjoy making short films. My latest is called ZOMBIE ATTACK AT FORT…

Congratulations! What a difference!

This!

I log in every day for my food diary but I don't often post in the Message Boards. I can still offer you support and encouragement, though! Feel free to add me.

Oh, almost forgot to add: Come to Me - Brad Fiedel (instrumental version)

Captain of Her Heart - Double Sausalito Summer Nights - Diesel Satellite - Guster Who's Behind the Door - Zebra Heaven's Heart - Michele Tumes I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Satisfied - Richard Marx Overcomer - Mandisa Party - Boston Under the Milky Way - The Church

Excellent progress! Congratulations.

This.

Great story and very inspiring! You look super.

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I was at my company Christmas party in 2012, Diet Coke in hand, when I realized I was drinking so much soda (diet) that my head was foggy. I decided right then and there to cut out soda, and I haven't looked back. I began drinking water, lots of it, and I've found now that it's the only thing that really quenches my…

This is a great start! Keep motivated and be patient. The weight will come off!

Excellent! It's a good feeling when we see results like this. On a related note, my wife and I went to a wedding this past weekend and all of my dress pants were much too big. Two nearly fell off me, while a third was a little better. I spent the evening pulling my pants up, worried that they were going to slip down. Time…

Ashley, Chances are you lost a lot of fluid weight the first week. Don't give up! Just take it day by day and continue to log everything you eat. Before you know it the scale will begin to drop. You can do this. Brian

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It's encouraging to hear you mention a 'lifestyle change', as opposed to a 'diet'. You're already well on your way to success! Here are a few tips I'd recommend: 1) Count your food accurately. I was surprised by how much I was actually eating compared to what I thought I was eating. 2) Add some exercise! You don't have to…

Chia seeds. You can find them in most health food store and in some supermarkets. Lots of fiber and other nutrients. If you put them in liquid and stir a little, in a minute or two the water will thicken. On a hot day mix a spoonful of chia seeds in a glass of ice cold water, then stir and let it get good and thick. Add…

I really enjoy making smoothies and, for the most part, just mix and match. I like trying different combinations, seeing what goes well together and what doesn't. Here's what I whipped up yesterday morning: 2 cups raw spinach leaves 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 scoop Food Science of Vermont Superior Reds 1/8 cup whole…

Breakfast was high fiber hot cereal with a 1/2 cup of mixed berries. Also three hardboiled eggs. Mid-morning snack was 1/4 cup of almonds, plus an apple. Lunch was a turkey sandwich, garden salad and 1 oz. bag of Sun Chips (Harvest Cheddar). I'm planning on a large protein shake and a piece of chicken for my mid-afternoon…