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Sometimes I imagine zombies are chasing me. Or that I'm a cop chasing down a drug king pin for the kick *kitten* tackle.

I started it about 7 weeks ago at 250 lbs and having never really run before. The first day, I could barely make it that full minute jog. I'm now at Week 5; Day 2 and can run ~13 mins without stopping. (Day 3 is a 20 min jog I can't quite manage yet. ) I've completed a few 5Ks, and definitely plan on continuing to run…

You are an inspiration!

I eat before I go to a fair, then after I get home from one. Nothing there is good for you, and it's all expensive. Even better, if allowed, pack a lunch! That way, you save money -and- calories.

I'd hire you. But I'd have to pay in nickels.

The C25K app helps keep me motivated because I'm the sort of person who wants to finish each week. My Fitbit is also helpful. I have a desk job, so I won't reach my cal/step goal without doing some sort of walking/jogging activity for the day. I like seeing the progress report at the end of the week. Rewarding yourself for…

There's no way I'd spend 1,000 calories on one meal. But if I'm out, and can't get home for food I usually go for a 6 inch Subway sandwich or a Bean Burrito from Taco Bell. Both are filling without being over 400 cals.

What would a turkey burger be without bacon? I'm not a heathen. Sheesh.

When I run out? I stop eating. I treat calories like a bank account. When I've spent them all, I have no more eating options. In time you'll learn to budget your "spending". Pre-planning helps me a lot. I'll log in the mornings, so I know exactly what I can have, what I can't have, then adjust my dinner accordingly…

I prefer meat on the grill to meat on the head. But whatever floats your boat. Text lacks proper inflection, and was not intended to be judgmental at all. People read in to it what they will. However, if you were offended, I apologize. Wanna share a turkey burger?

As California and Washington share the same time zone...I learned! I demand a gold star!

Gym time is "me time".

Sure! No-carb, all carb, high-fat, low-fat diets forever! Also, you can't eat after 2 p.m. on Sundays, and must only eat apples on a Wednesday between the hours of 4 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. Cleanse yourself with Siracha sauce every fifth leap year, and also you must weigh yourself standing on your head. Man, I should write a…

Hah! I meant that it's lunch time. Also, is this a contest now? "I ate more than you today! I'm the BEST!" Lets have a chocolate milk guzzle at the lunch table!

Man, people are so grouchy when they're hungry. She did thank me after she completed her routine, something along the lines of "That was much better". Also by 'reps' I mean she was just sliding around, and the plates were clanging. She was definitely cheating herself out of a decent workout. I agree about the unsolicited…

I absolutely am. I honestly wish someone would come correct my squat form. I know I'm doing it incorrectly, but am too embarrassed to ask.

This definitely played a role. I'm always glad to see the full-figured ladies at the gym, because I really want to see them kick *kitten*. Way more than the cardio bunnies with their magazines. I didn't want her to give up because it "wasn't working". She did look more than a little lost and uncertain. I hope she comes…

She was pretty cute. As for the awkward staring. As I said, I apologized. It was a knee-jerk reaction, and too late by the time I realized I was saying something. I'm so not sly at these things. It's unlikely I'll do it again. Just curious.

Currently, I can 5x1 100 lbs. My 5x5 is better around 85. Not sure what my Max is, as I don't have a spotter, and would be anxious to attempt more than 125. Using the 5x5 program for the last 6 weeks, I've increased from 60 lbs, to 85 lbs comfortably. It will probably take me at least 6 more to get to 100 lbs at a 5x5. I'm…

I lost 60+ lbs just before graduating from college through calorie restriction and excessive exercise. It was not a sustainable thing. There are a few reasons, besides this that I consider my "excuses" though they aren't at all. Ultimately, what made me gain it back, was me. I gave up when life got tough. -Graduated, had…

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EXCELLENT!

The trainer who stared at me because I was plating 100 lbs on the bench press. I think he thought I didn't know how much I was actually adding. (Granted, some people don't realize that the bar already weighs 45 lbs without plates.) You can bet your *kitten* when he saw 5 smooth, strong reps, he stopped goggling.

I'm not there yet, myself. But coming from a family of heavier people, I'm expecting it. They've forgotten what "normal" looks like. My uncle dropped 40 lbs recently. From like 220 to 180 and everyone keeps commenting how thin he is, and how he shouldn't lose any more weight, but gain some. It makes me angry for him. He's…

Easy. Don't buy it. I have no "treats" in my house. If it's not there I'm way more likely to grab an apple, or just go without.

I usually do not work out the first day. It's uncomfortable and honestly one day isn't going to set me off pace. I just make sure day 2 happens. No excuses.

My favorite post of the day.

I don't really "meal" I tend to graze a little all day long. It keeps me from being hungry.

I have a male roommate. Just because you live with someone doesn't mean you're obligated to sleep with them.

Gyms are not for dating. Hell, even in a gym full of other people when I get into the zone, no one else is there. Ain't nobody got time for that.