Takatora

I just "finished" the C25k program, to the extent that I'm now using the Vancouver Sun Run training program to work up to 10k. It took me about 15-16 calender weeks to do the 9 week program, however I had also broken my foot around week 5ish, and went on vacation for 2 weeks in there as well. A couple of notes on my…

This is just part of the steepening slope when you start asking government to regulate (read: Control) healthcare. Instead of "societal costs" being the increase price you pay for products made by companies who have to pay more sick time to their unhealthy worker, tax payers are now directly responsible for subsidizing the…

I have to ditto this person's sentiment. Your posts do a great job of staying on topic, presenting factual and well thought out support for your arguments without being filled with preconceived value judgements. This is the difference between people who post contribution and those who post spam.

It was a good story, and I think most people who have been overweight can related to some degree or another, however I disagree with a couple of points. First, the idea of "Team F.A.T." and her final comment that "I hope I always stay fat on the inside." at best are making the assumption that only people who have been/are…

Pizza - Hungry Howie's with garlic herb crust - I could devour a large by myself over an hour or three twice a week In truth, it was devouring me.

Huge props, how long has your transformation taken, and did you use any workout programs to get to where you are today? edit: Found my answers in your profile, very inspirational

You may also want to look up "lemon water" on google to see some of the many benefits. If you can make time in the morning to squeeze half a lemon into 6-8 ounces of water (preferably warm) and drink it down about 5-10 minutes before you eat it breakfast it can really help move things through your system. Many articles…

Sorry to hear about your bad afternoon, but past decisions are in the past so just focus on your next decision. I also have a sweet tooth for blizzards (midnight truffle made w/ vanilla icecream is my fav) and dr pepper. One great substitution I've found is trading the blizzard in for a small cone (sometimes dipped if the…