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So is crack cocaine and alcohol, but many people are addicted to those substances too.

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I agree with everyone. Plus one day at a time philosophy helps... so while today is not my day for a huge slice of cherry pie, I don't demonize the food... it's just not in my plan for today. What about tomorrow? Or the next day? Well, I say to myself, tomorrow and the next day will have choices and struggles (and…

I still love it... but I'm off the carbs (for today) and thus it's just not something I eat today.... tomorrow may be another story. I did find some low cal cheese powder made naturally from Barry Hill Farms... 45 calories in a 1/4 cup... I had some on my hamberger (no bun of course) and it tasted great. In other news, has…

At that rate of loss, you are much more likey to keep it off long term! Great example for me and the rest of us. Thanks for being so open about your health plan!

Hi, I think sometimes our self perceptions of our body size or image can be subjective, sometimes I think I look a lot fatter than I really am. Then other days I feel like an athlete. If you're at a healthy BMI then you're 99% ahead of most americans. Self acceptance (for me) is the hardest part of all of this.

from your partner your living with? Just being nosy but is that person jealous of your desire to become/stay healthier?

I just don't think it's going to be a safe food. I mean, really... my brain shuts off and then I "come to" with an aching, sharp pain in the belly, with orange sauce on my lips. (Half kidding but you get the idea)

I think we are twins then. I am even emassing running (5K) numbers like you have there! Not as many as you though.

The annies is actually pretty high in protien, isn't it? And much less of the addictive properties for me. THanks for the reminder!

where do you live overseas? (if it's ok to say... if not just say western or eastern hemisphere.) I think the culture in the world at large is so different than the USA culture of cheap, almost free, unhealthy carlories. No wonder I feel like I'm missing something when I don't eat like "regular" americans!

Hi, thanks for sharing this. I don't think anyone can do anything vital (or even important) without help and support from others. Glad you're here. I hope you don't crash diet to get rid of those 8.

protein bar... cheese... eat some fiber too unless you want to strain!

You are going against the culture of the USA when you elect small portions or the lower density foods. Here in the good-ole US of A, we're about bigger, better and cheaper! It's like anything else we do for health. Health for its own sake will bring all kinds of condescension and sidewards looks. Now fitness for a good…

Hi! I'm looking to put into action the change I already made to live life the healthiest I can. Now the easy part begins! I am +25 or 30lbs now... hope to share my journey with you!