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Daydream is a great Mfp friend (very, very supportive) and she has a great point: a lot of the data is wrong and without all of us doing our bit, it will stay wrong.

Without meaning to be negative, I would guess that perhaps he even lost some muscle mass in dieting (cutting), he looked like a very muscular guy to me in the first photo. Having said all of that, he definitely looks far better, ripped and healthier in the second photo. Its a bit of an inspiration to me actually as the…

I have to say Jose I'm excited for u! I just invested in more free weights and a kettle ball but I suspect TRX will do more!

I had one yesterday! Oh and a few days ago...

My wife is a healthy weight, she absolutely loves olives. However whilst I don't mind them, I have to be in the mood for them if you know what I mean. Fresh kalamata olives with fresh bread and a little olive oil and garlic are pretty awesome

Awesome success! Well done Alison!

Just goes to show: improvements can occur irrespective of age. There are no excuses! Well done! Wish you a healthy and happy life till over 100!

You have been a real inspiration to others and you deserve every congratulations that you get. You have probably been so focussed on weight management, that now that you have been at goal for a while, it perhaps feels like a little bit of anti climax. Given that you have now been able to successfully maintain your loss for…

The good thing about keeping busy is that sometimes you forget to eat ... Actually that's not so great as this can lead to bingeing later. I suggest keep a water bottle with you (proper hydration is key to weight management) and as others have said pack healthy foods that don't require refrigeration. I hear that almonds…

Yes I'm hungry, especially during the working week when I get too busy to exercise (I know that's backwards right?). So perhaps unintentionally I have been zigzagging cals, ie where I eat a lot less (and/or exercise a lot more) on other days tommake up for going over cals (typically on days where I am really hungry).…

Hmmm let's see: do I want to look old and fat or just old?... Lol for what it's worth I'm in my mid 40s, lost 15kg so far and don't look older... Ok I don't look younger either but I do look and feel a lot better.

I like olive oil too, the staple of a great meditaranean diet. The answer lies in what else you are eating: if you're keeping to goal cals and watching your overall nutrients then don't stress it: olive oil IS great for you. Having said that, it is an energy dense food so a little moderation is a good idea (as with most…

Thanks all, I'm refocussing!

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awesome dude!!!!!!!

You've done so well, your body probably thinks that you are there!

Don't know the answer but I would assume traditional oatmeal is better for you. Why not use the instant variety when you are in a rush and slower oatmeal when you have the spare 4 minutes it takes to make...

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I agree with the above comments: strength and cardio are both important to do. However realise that you probably don't need to invest as much time in strength training as for cardio. If you are new to strength training, remember to take baby steps and take plenty of rest between workouts. It may be a good idea to consult a…

I was pretty unfit until 6 months ago when I started to do something. I was obese (still am), I was flabby, very little tone at all. Fortunately I was relatively fit in my younger years so I knew the importance of weight training (not just cardio) if I wanted to tone up as I lose weight. And here's the secret: it doesn't…

Its a 2 way street really. Yes some people are shallow (more attention to fitter, leaner, more attractive people). But the converse is also true: the leaner/fitter I get the more confident and social I get too. Not only that but let's be honest, the fitter you are, the more energy (all other things being equal) and the…

OK you don't weight that much so I am assuming that you don't have that much to lose really. However, even if you do, consider the fact that mfp is simply about logging your meals and your exercise. Believe it or not that's all it does. The rest is up to you. Therefore, I suggest the following to anyone who has a hard time…

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Late night eating and late night exercise bother me too. Solution? I do extra during the day on weekends and if I am motivated enough early mornings work well for me.

You're male and a fire fighter, so assume you would be quite tall? If so, I cannot imagine how mfp would calculate your calories to be so low. I have to admit, mfp also came up with ridiculously low figure for me if I want to maximise my rate of weight lose (2 pounds per week). But, no thanks, I prefer to take a slower and…

Hmmm.. even my older belts are starting to need more notches.

I too have a similar problem. My knees ache after running though I don't get an ache further down my leg. I did injure one of my knees many years ago (which I got physio on) so suspect that it is a residual injury. I can walk comfortably for considerable periods of time with little to no discomfort (and seem to be fine)…

Let me share something exciting with you. Before Mfp I was mid 40s, but felt mid 60s! Now I feel mid 30s. Yippee. I'm not even half way to my goal weight yet! Can't wait to have the energy of a mid 20 year old! Of course it's not all easy street. You need to make healthy changes to your eating and movement (yes exercise)…

Positive motivational books often have a lot to offer. And I'm not bagging the any particular book. However be careful. I have a friend who went a little overboard with a predatory group who preached the whole ' law of attraction' thing and got scammed (lost a lot of money). I dont know all the answers in life (who does)…

What an inspiration! Well done champ!