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I like it savory, I'll add salsa or just simply garlic powder and some basil. Om nom nom.

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OMG You look amazing! Way to go!

It takes a lot lot lot of work to look like one of the uber-muscley guys. No one has ever done that unintentionally, you don't need to worry you'll be the first. :)

Ugh ugh ugh, there's so many to choose from. I was at around 340 here.

When I first started at the gym I was super self conscious (around 335 pounds then) and hyper aware of people looking at me. Someone gave me some valuable advice, though- when I'm on a treadmill, or working out in general, "be the honey badger". And when I got self conscious or started assuming someone was laughing at me,…

Back in the day I looked for a magic formula of looks, humor, ability to procure booze, and stable drug connections.

I work out first thing in the morning, and always fasted. I really dislike having something in my stomach when I exercise, which means I have to have different tactics on days I do events and stuff. But normally, first thing in the morning, empty stomach. I loves me some breakfast afterwards.

There's sooooo much sugar in Frapps, even the light ones. Personally, I get an iced Americano with Sugar Free Caramel syrup when I'm feeling the cold caffeine urges. But hey, sometimes you just gotta answer the phone when the craving's calling. :tongue:

I try hard not to live in a world where I "can't" have something.. so the only thing I have truly cut out full stop is alcohol. And boy do I hate that, but I can't drink and get where I wanna go. Did I mention I hate that?

Ratlin- Katherine Heigl

Yep, especially if you bring the puppy.

I agree about the recumbent bike. When I was pushing 350, water aerobics and the recumbent bike were all I could do without hurting myself. Also, if you have access to a pool, even if they don't have a good water aerobics class you can try walking laps in the pool. I did that for a while, it's low impact and helps get you…

This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YS5XbHXPdo is one of my fave kettlebell circuits when I just need to do something different. (I love this lady's videos, she has a ton of great circuits and workouts). It includes cleans and rows, but I add 3 sets of swings to keep my heart rate up.

I'd say up the protein and fat you get in the morning. Cereal is a great way to spike your blood sugar first thing in the morning, meaning that maybe half an hour-45 minutes after you'll be hungry again. Maybe try some good old fashioned eggs, or steel-cut oats, or whole grain toast or something. Add protein for sure, and…

I get where he's coming from, and it's super great that he wants to support you! However, do you think it would be possible to re-assess the criteria for this challenge? Like, instead of something negative make it into something positive. Talk with him and tell him where you slip up- are you unmotivated to stick to your…

Yeah, you should eat back your exercise calories. Also make sure you're getting "correct" calorie information when you exercise, a lot of people over estimate. I am a big, big believer in heart rate monitors. Alls I know is I average ~500-600 a workout and if I didn't eat them back I would be keeling over by the end of the…

It's handy that so many of the most emphatic "pro-juicing" people are also willing to sell you their juicers. Funny thing, that.

Thanks! For clothes, I found it really helpful to run in leggings and knee socks. I haven't done long sleeves because I've just been a little afraid of getting bogged down. Basically the tighter the better, because you'll probably be getting submerged in muddy water a couple of times, plus when you're crawling the less…

My diary is open, I run between 1200 and 1700 depending on my workouts.

Thanks! Haha, here's directly after the course. Too bad I don't have any closeups of all my cuts and bruises!

The Crossfitters I know will. Not. Stop. talking about Crossfit. Or Paleo, it's 85% of any conversation with any of them. But then again I just spent 20 minutes talking to my fiance about how cool Jefferson Deadlifts are when he clearly did not care, so I guess we all have our things. :tongue:

I've been there, man. Personally, I try to take things a day at a time, even one minute at a time. I break my day up into small meals and snacks so I eat like 6 times a day, so when I feel the urge to grab something junky I can say to myself "Self, you get a snack in 30 minutes/ 1 hour/ whatever, and that's not long." My…

44D to a 38C so far. I'm trying to fight the stupid little voice in my head that's like "get a boob lift.. get implants".

I eat the same breakfast every. single. day. And have for the past year. I may change it up on a weekend, but by and large it always the same. Other than that I tend to have the same lunch and snacks for a week at a time, and then change it the next week. But that's more me trying to use groceries I have on hand than…

Booze. Man, I hate so much that I can't drink but I've proven over and over again that it stalls out my weight loss. I thought I could outsmart it, even developed a taste for scotch (no carbs!), but at the end of the day there is a direct correlation between me drinking and my weight loss coming to a screeching halt. And…

Before I changed my diet I could eat a ton of fast food, but thankfully have lost the taste for it. Most of what I've tried in the last year, grilled chicken sandwiches mostly, taste like complete salt bombs to me. One thing that does actually physically gross me out, though, is the "Subway smell". I guess it's the bread…

Mmmm, anti-foaming agent.

I love Betty Lou's Low Glycemic protein powders. http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Lous-Glycemic-Designer-Protein/dp/B0046GXYUC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1366127622&sr=8-5&keywords=betty+lou+protein+powder There are a few flavors and I think they are all tasty and aren't chalky. They mix up really well in a shaker (I just use…

I know, right? I can't ever get out of a restaurant without a box. I saw a commercial yesterday that now Olive Garden is doing some promotion where they give you a free "to go" entree, in addition to the one you order, as if the "free" one will be your lunch the next day or something. That is like 6 meals worth of food…