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6'1" 45 years here. I used to be pretty fit, fell off the wagon and was 247 back in July. A routine trip the doc over the summer revealed I had the beginnings of high cholesterol. I'm very adverse to "popping pills" for every ailment without doing everything possible to to fix things (I'm not anti-medicine, I just think…

THIS. Im within 10 pounds of my goal weight, 2 months ahead of schedule and I dont worry about eating my calories back. Frankly I dont understand the controversy. You just need to experiment and do what works best for you.

This stuff is awesome. I love it and highly recommend it!

White bread is aweful. It's a simple carbohydrate which your body absorbs quickly and it spikes your insulin. Whole Wheat Bread is a complex carb and takes long to digest. Personally, I'd stay clear of Bagels, but that's jus me. Keep tracking your nutrition info

Did a 5K a couple weeks ago. 31.14 = 10.03 pace. Mile one killed me between an overpass and the normal pack separation. I paced mile 1 at 11:35, paced 2 and 3 at sub 9:40. I need to do another one soon. I think I can get to sub 30.00

There's a lot of things you can do. First and foremost, if you have a desk job, schedules yourself an alarm to get up and walk, even if it's around the office and back to your desk everything 30 minutes. If you have a big enough office, sneak some planks in to strengthen your core. You could work your shoulders and tris by…

I liove setting a new PR. I hit one two weeks ago. Congrats!!!

How'd this turn out? I think the advise to get a note from your doc was spot on. Good for you for standing up for yourself!

As Chefdan mentioned, the couch to 5k problem is a great way for a beginning to get into running. I ran a half marathon a few years ago, and after falling off the wagon for the last 2.5 years, I followed it for a few weeks until I got back into my zone. Additionally, if you want to get into running, I can stress enough the…

I love hearing stories like this. Great job!

I have a oouple comments to make. Firsthand foremost, I LOVE your analytical breakdown of your progress. Youre treating this as a project and it shows youre making an investmentvin yourself Congratulations! Second, like a good project manager you observed weaknesses in your plan and made adjustments midcourse to your plan…

I lost 85 pounds 5 years ago (gained about 40 of it back which is what I'm working on this time) and I got rid of it all except one pair of jeans. It motivates me to never get to that point again.

I've gotten this every day this week from someone at work. I ran a 5k this past weekend and one lady told another lady " doesn't he look great, he's an athlete now,". Lol that made my week. :)

Awesome pics. Way to go.

Mens multivitamin Fish oil 5-HTP to help get a better night sleep Melatonin very infrequently.

I'm 40 and we might be a little slower but a site like this works. I'm running my first 5k in a few years this weekend you can do it!!

I do not think this is realistic. 1-2 per week pounds is realistic and obtainable. Also, I personally do not like atkins, and do not believe in their philosphy. I did Atkins about 8 years ago and afterwards I blew up like a balloon. From what I read, this is common with Atkins. Carbohydrates are not evil and are a key…

I was on livestrong too and started here about a week ago. I like this site a lot more. Feel free to add me if you want. Us fellas need to stick together!

Just wow. Congratulations!

Hey welcome! I'll ve 41 in May. Feel free to add me if you like.

I think reading ingredients is VERY important. Some peanut butter is utter garbage with hydrogenated oils and excess sugar. My personal favorite is Smuckers Natural PB with honey, I put some a teaspoon in my oatmeal every morning. However, Im not advertising for them. Just make sure the ingredients is things you can read…

This should be required reading for everyone just starting out.

Here's one that I read every morning: Yesterday is a cancelled check, tomorrow is a promissary note, today is the cash you have. Spend it wisely.

Who Dat! I hope there's a season this year! Wife took me to the Bucs game at the dome on Jan 2nd, It was my first time at the dome since Katrina. We had a blast. Im in the tech industry as well. I ama IT Director for a large nonprofit. Small world! I was doing a food diary on another website, and joined this site yesterday…

alanna could be on to something, I weigh myself daily but record it weekly. Yesterday I noticed I GAINED 1.4 pounds over last week and I've really cranked up my exercise. been going to a crossfit class and running. I'm thinking wth? My CF trainer said dont worry about it, it's probably muscle. Sure enough, after I talked…

Hey Mike, Im currently in Alabama, but Im a native of New Orleans as well. I'm a huge Saints and LSU fan. Good luck and feel free to add me if you want!

Hey Kelly I just joined last night. Feel free to add me if you want.

I just joined last night, but Im here!