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Awesome. Thanks!

Haha. Awesome. Thank you!

Lol yeah, true that. I can't help it sometimes. Luckily though, I am not one of those people who turns to food when I am sleep deprived. I don't really turn to food for anything really. I eat to live, not live to eat. But I am wondering about the science behind not getting enough sleep and why it causes problems with…

Don't let other people get in the way of your goals. I know it can be easier said than done. Believe me when I say I've gone through some pretty crappy times in my life too, even to this day. But I use the negativity to fuel me. I focus those emotions into my workouts and it makes me feel a lot better. Plus, I would say…

That's awesome! Congrats to you! Feel free to add me as a friend as well.

Hi Rosa, congrats on your weight-loss! I would be happy to be a supportive friend if you need it. Feel free to add me. :)

Seeing as how I eat a LOT of vegetables and fruit, yes.. I record them. Those calories really add up.

Awesome. I'm glad I'm not alone. I was starting to get worried there for a sec! Lol jk. But really...

I know you said besides water.. But that's all I drink. Water, water, water, aaaand.. Water.

Come on guys.. Anyone?

Awesome progress! I'm an inch taller than you, and almost in the same boat. Only 4 lbs away from where you are at! Keep up the good work!

Yup. It's called saving money, cause we all know gas is expensive.

Bump. Definitely want to try this. Thanks for sharing!

Haha. Oh, I bet it was. This past Sunday I ate 1 1/2 glazed donuts. Totally worth it. ;)

That fear right there is what is going to KEEP you from achieving it. You can sit there all you want and imagine what you would like to look like, but like jenillia1 said, "If there's failure, it's not because of hard work, it's because of lack of it and commitment." So, unless you put it into action, all it's ever going…

Age: 26 (27 next month) Height: 5'8" SW: 208 CW: 187 GW: 150-160 Anyone can feel free to add me as well!

MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) are good. Not only heart healthy, but also seem to be known for controlling belly fat, though I'm sure are people who would say otherwise. I eat plenty of healthy fats and have not gained weight from it, but have lost. Avocados are packed full of nutrients and healthy fats. I eat about 1/2 of a…

This is hilarious to me, because as you state that, your profile picture is one of you stuffing your face with what looks like a cupcake. Hahaha I love it. You have the right idea, sir. :)

Must be a Dallas thing. Lol. Living here in Houston, never in my life have I seen anyone running in flip-flops.

Yup. Bodyweight is good. There's a program right now that I'm following called "You Are Your Own Gym" (YAYOG). They have an app for it if you have an iPhone. It seems to be working pretty well so far. I mainly got it cause I don't have a gym membership and can't afford one right now, otherwise I'd probably be doing…

This. If he's so big on exercise, tell him he can run with the dog as well. I have 2 dogs, though one lives with me and one lives with my aunt (complicated story). I currently live with my uncle and run with his Blue Pitbull, and my Aussie. It's a great incentive to get you moving. Sometimes if I don't feel like running or…

I also log my weight on an excel sheet. I weigh myself every morning when I wake up, after using the restroom. It keeps me in check better, plus seeing fluctuations don't bother me at all. I actually enjoy seeing the linear trend of my weight-loss. It's like a fun roller coaster ride. Haha. But I do agree that it is not…

I never say no to wine. Haha. But yeah, as long as you can incorporate them into your daily calories, I don't see the problem.

This. I was stuck in a plateau for 2-3 weeks. Didn't stop what I was doing. Kept increasing workout intensity and ate just a little bit more. I was losing inches but the pounds wouldn't come off. Low and behold, it dropped shortly after. So don't worry too much about it. Whatever you do, don't stress out about it. High…

HAHAHA. This is perfect. But yeah, I'm the same way. For example, I eat chocolate several times a week. Not to mention I pretty much always eat cookies on Sundays. I eat pretty much whatever, in moderation. I make up for it by eating super healthy the rest of the time. So it all pretty much evens out. The main reason is…

I definitely agree with all of this. "Starvation mode" is a loose term I suppose, and seems to be taken too literally as far as what it truly means.

I would say you are probably starving due to eating a lot of processed foods and not enough whole foods. I would suggest eating more meat/protein and more vegetables. Fruit is good too and has a lot of fiber, but if you say you need to avoid sugar, you can limit yourself to 1-2 servings a day. Yes, fruit has sugar, but the…

Very well put. Some people just can't handle the truth. They just want to live in their own bubble of ideas and ways of seeing things. It's a shame, really.

Thank you! And it is crazy how everyone is different. I seem to lose the most in my waist first (thank goodness), though that is the first place I gain weight. I wish my fingers would get thinner though! They're like little Vienna sausages. Haha. Good luck to you!

What a great attitude to have! Congrats on your losses. :)