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  • Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm going to go to the shop where I bought my bike sometime soon, and look into new shorts and a new seat. It's been driving me crazy, because my body is raring to go further, but I just can't! But I won't let that stop me!
    in question for guys who bike a lot Comment by jdm0804 July 2011
  • I love road biking! I got a Fuji Newest 3.0 (which I personally think is a terrible name for a bike) as retail-therapy after an incident with my then ex-girlfriend (now fiance). Nothing beats channeling jealous rage into a nice long bike ride! But now I ride about 4 times a week, and I can't get enough!
    in Anyone else into road biking? Comment by jdm0804 July 2011
  • In DFW it finally cooled off to a brisk 99 the last few days. Spent weeks over 100! But really, the only difference between this summer and other summers is that we've been 100+ since early June instead of late June...
    in Midwest Heat Wave Comment by jdm0804 July 2011
  • I've got a Fuji Newest 3.0. It was about 600, but it's a very good beginner race bike. I haven't raced on it, but I love riding on it! It's lightweight, and pretty quick.
    in Inexpensive race bike? Suggestions please! Comment by jdm0804 July 2011
  • My first thought is to say that there is a commitment issue that needs to be respected. As a future marriage counselor, I always want to say that divorce is not an option. You got married for a reason, and it's your duty as a married couple to empower that relationship. But if you feel actively abused (or neglected), or if…
    in Sooooooo...What's the least painful way to exit a bad marria Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • In middle school I had heard my girlfriends name, but was never able to put a name with a face until I watched them wheel her to the nurse because she passed out in the lunch line. Fast forward a couple years, and her best friend and my best friend started dating. So we would talk a little bit, but nothing too serious. It…
    in How did you meet your significant other???? Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • I started using this site about 3 months ago too. I was at 215 at the start, and right now I'm at 202. I'm shooting for 170. Feel free to friend me!
    in On your way to ONEderland? Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • You made a good decision coming to MFP, because this is perhaps the most supportive internet forum I've ever seen (and I spend a lot of time on the internet lol)! If you like, feel free to send me a friend request, I'd be glad to share this journey with you!
    in New to MFP! Looking for some new support. Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • Part of that may also be where you go to meet guys. There for a while I was going to bars to try and meet people, and was a little surprised for some reason when I couldn't find a single girl that I connected with! Luckily I recently got back together with my ex girlfriend (ex ex girlfriend?) and she loved me when I was…
    in Relationships vs Weight Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • I don't think that looking at yourself and thinking you look good, or even wanting others to think you look good is necessarily vain. It's when you expect special treatment because you look good that it becomes an issue. Either way, many congrats to you!
    in NSV = Now Shamefully Vain Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • Thank you all for your kind words! I am super proud of myself! Wine does sound appealing. A nice glass of Moscato...It's a shame I'm at work right now... Indeed! Now if only I liked shopping! I guess I should talk to my girlfriend about that.
    in Full of win, not whine! Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • Welcome aboard the MFP train! If you need motivation and support, you've come to the right place! Best weight loss buddies on the internet!
    in New & in need of Motivation! Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • Precisely my thinking. It always makes me a little crazy though, knowing that I can't have what I want. But all that pacing that I do burns calories! Lol
    in How do you intercept a binge? Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • The way that I do it is that I don't keep anything binge-worthy in my apartment. That way, when the urge strikes, I have to expend effort in order to binge. Usually I do it when I'm being lazy, so I sort of fight fire with fire. I keep healthy snacks like carrots and celery in my fridge (next to my expired milk...I need to…
    in How do you intercept a binge? Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • Hey Mandy! This is great community, and I know we're all glad to have you join us! I joined up not too long ago myself, and I haven't looked back. If you need any support, feel free to send a friend request my way! I'd be glad to help you on this journey!
    in Hi. I'm new here. Comment by jdm0804 June 2011
  • This is true. My parents give me tons of meat when I visit them, though. The cheese I mostly just put on sandwiches. But still, I love it! I think that cutting that down will be the hardest part of changing my lifestyle. Harder than exercising regularly, even! Thanks for the encouragement!
    in Sodium overload Comment by jdm0804 April 2011
  • Well, it can be pretty inconsistent from one day to the next. My average days I'm eating anywhere from 1500-2000 calories. My goal is 1960, so I'm still okay, I think. I've had a few days where I've gone over 2500, but only like twice since I started logging. Which granted, that was only a week ago, but I'm still new! I…
    in Getting the party started Comment by jdm0804 April 2011
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