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When my mother was diagnosed with diabetes, she made a lot of lifestyle changes. She got herself some cooking books, started walking a bit, but I think her biggest hurdle was that idle time she has since all her kids are at pretty independent ages (I'm the oldest) and she doesn't really have much else to do after work. So…

No kidding, ten years since my last con. I'm an old nerd fart.

I haven't been to SDCC since '05 :(

Haven't you posted about this several times today? 1k is way too low, and you've already gotten a lot of great advice about body recomps and such.

I'm not gonna lie, I've considered throwing down an Abigail Brand cosplay, but I'd need to find my Hank McCoy to come along with.

Holla.

I have to run on the treadmill because my city isn't exactly runner-friendly. I do all my runs at at least 2% incline.

Dr. Oz better step off my morning coffee or else he'll soon find himself needing a new job that doesn't involve the use of his hands.

*sullenly dusts her dungeon*

So no strong, silent types here, huh? Probably the wrong place to look for men on the submissive side. Oh well.

My boobs are the first thing to go. Luckily, I'm in the strange little minority of women who actually prefer their breasts to be small. I think I look off-balance when I'm heavier and my breasts are bigger. I personally don't feel attractive that way (to myself).

Cool workout gear is usually my reward for doing well fitness or weight-loss-wise. So, every time I can get a smaller size, or pull off something new without feeling uncomfortable, I don't mind shelling out a little extra.

I've actually been getting some pretty rad looking workout clothes from Forever 21 of all places. They have some leggings that I imagine Natasha Romanoff would wear to work out. For running, though, I need sturdier, more sweat-wicking clothes, and I've found of all places, Old Navy does the trick.

I prefer to look at weekly averages. I find I'm nearly spot-on then, whereas some days look a little wonky when I look at them individually. My main focus is getting at least my minimum requirement of protein, I don't stress too much if my fat or carbs are slightly askew so long as I'm meeting my calorie goals.

Hell to the naw. You do you.

Good call. I had a hard time losing at first, but I hadn't yet peeked in on the forums to see all the good advice. I was doing nothing but cardio and trying to lose 2lb/week. Needless to say, that didn't really work for me and I was tired all the damn time. Then I learned there was no special diet needed, got myself a…

Any of the exercises you'd normally do. Unless you're in severe pain, there's no need to complicate things with special menstration routines. Edit: I'm an ***hole and didn't read all the way through your post. I apologize, sorry you deal with so much pain. :\

Whatever the number is, just don't eat more than half the calories back. I think that's the general rule people around here roll with.

In the opposite sex? Non-whiners, doesn't talk too much, generally leaves me alone, can deal with a little pain, isn't a giant baby. Strong silent types. That's what does it.

So OP just doesn't want to listen about having to lose body fat but not necessarily weight and that spot reducing isn't actually a thing, huh? That's a new one.

No and no and no. lmao

Where do you live, Zahida? I understand people have horrible misconceptions of the muslim religion and if you mean you feel they're judging you for your apperance in terms of your hijab at your gym, you need to take that up with the manager. You deserve to exercise in a safe, accomodating environment. That being said, your…

I was a vegetarian for about two years and when I finally broke veg, I went a little nuts and had myself a bacon cheeseburger. Needless to say, I was unhappy for a few days. That doesn't mean bacon, beef, and cheese are inherently bad. They're THE BEST.

Wait. What is meaning of "vacation"?

I'm open to having a few trophy guys on my FL. With face pictures too though, no butterfaces.

Just came in to chime in that I wish I had OP's problem and weren't hungry in the morning. If I don't eat something within an hour or two of waking, I feel like committing murder-suicide, I don't care if I love the persons near me, they're either grabbing me a coffee and an egg sandwich, or they're going down with me.

That's a hell of a goal, man. Good for you.

Gee whiz, somehow, some way, could it make sense that a fitness minded person would have likewise fitness-minded people on thier friends list and that they might also somehow be conventionally attractive? Naw, I didn't think so. It's too crazy to work.

With the acting and the dancing, yes ma'am. I did a little tap dance during that time. That was fun. Slipping on edges of things with your tap shoes and busting your shin open: not fun.

All that being said: I haven't changed one bit. I'm still self-involved and I keep myself busy with something at all times. Still clueless about men/they still weird me the hell out/I'd rather they leave me alone, mostly. People mistake me for someone who is cool for that reason, still. This is okay, I run with it every…