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People who post their fitness stuff on FB, etc, have mental issues
SO says http://www.businessinsider.de/people-who-post-their-fitness-routine-to-facebook-have-psychological-problems-study-claims-2016-8?IR=T I get it. And I believe it - but it's more than just fitness stuff. Transcends fitness and covers their political crap, their family stuff etc, and what not. eh? Thoughts?
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120 Day progress. :-/ Not really success...but it is what it is.
So - between day 1 on the left and day 120 on the right I see not-terrible progress. My pattern has been this: Less than 1500 calories per day with maybe half-dozen approaching 1700-1800 (for my cheat days). Very low carbs; only carbs from bananas and cashews and the protein bars. Maybe have had two servings of pasta and…
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90 day in-process photos and report.
I am posting this because it hurts me mentally to see even my today pics. I am a self-deprecating mofo, but I am beyond BEYOND thankful I started in July as the 22lbs-lost (plus muscle gained, which is probably impossible to see within the pics) means I am a lot farther ahead than I would have been had I taken the lazy way…
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63 days back on MFP. Progress pics.
if I'm honest I'll admit to self-loathing based on my appearance. The way I condescend and judge ME blows me away because I'd NEVER do that to other people. Yet I'm such a dckhead to myself. Last night, on a whim and expecting to see about NO difference in the last 16lbs/63 days of tracking calories and working out 1-4…
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About Love. And all that stuff.
Within an adult man-woman relationship: If love is not really-good, it's not love. My favourite quote about love - and this might cost my man-card - but my favourite line is from the movie Midnight in Paris - this scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YEstLmzyvI Within love - within relationships - the number one killer…
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Six weeks into Dance lessons
I love it. First five weeks were some basic country dances - two-step and line dances. Last week we started swing. Holy cow that's a lot of foot action (for the pervs, not THAT kind :) ). I wonder who was the dude or chick that made that up back in the day. "Hey! Let's do this dance stuff, but the kicker is - you can NEVER…
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Morning Coffee and "race" relations
Today a black man approached me in a store. He bought my coffee. We talked about politics. We discussed black lives matter. We shook hands and left with respect and a maybe little admiration for one-another. Nobody burned anything to the ground. Nobody called anyone a name. Part of that is because we tended to agree on…
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"What did you do?" to lose weight questions. Sorta the wrong question.
The secret to success. The path to victory. The summit of Everest; especially our personal Everest. Speaking with a coworker about my changes, he said "What did you do? I need to lose a little weight too!" What did you do - as a question is innocuous. I believe folks have good intentions but I think I cannot answer…
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Love without attachment or ownership
If your lover, girlfriend, husband, wife, etc, walked in one day and said they had just found love, how would you reply? I found this Buddhist article about attachments within a sexual relationship. I think I like it a lot. I think I want to be that - I want to be a person who would feel good for anyone who found the love…
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Ugh. Brutal. Need advice on serious subject...please
So lately my girlfriend has been working a lot of late shifts - she stocks for Lowe's - and for the past couple of weeks she has been carpooling with a male co-worker. At first I didn't mind in case she has car trouble or something like that, but it seems they have become a little bit more than friends. You know the…
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One month check in - face pics
My body isnt ready for public reveal -but going thru my my phone i saw this pic of me about 1 month ago Vs my pic taken about two days ago (my profile pic). In the mean time i started eating right for the first week, then joined a gym 1.5 weeks later - been going for 2.5 weeks. Am i wanting to see a difference? You bet.…
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Big mistake... Kebab...
After weeks of making lunches from what I buy, today I went and splurged - I bought Doner - but meat only, no bread and no sauce. My stomach is VERY VERY angry I introduced this food. It's *supposed* to be chicken, of sorts - but wow. I feel horse-kicked in the gut right now. About 4 forks into it I stopped. Probably about…
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What does motivation or support really mean when folks cut-bait?
So I don't understand a few things in life but I suppose that is a lie because 'few' implies 'only a few'. Because I cannot solve all life's riddles I am searching for answers for this one tiny aspect - "I cannot support you or condone your weight loss because I think you should be eating more calories". Some one on my…
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Break through moment - on the bike.
I will start this thread by admitting I'm a weirdo in certain aspects. I am big into visualization of goals; I easily read and adjust to the vibe of a room or a person. I just sent this in a message to a MFP friend - but I thought maybe others can take some motivation from it too. I was riding the bike pretty hard last…
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Probably the worst 30 minutes of my life
"Said every woman after going to be with me" I kid. I kid. I love living in Germany. Last weekend I went out to explore the area. My goal was Eltz Castle. I made it...sort of. Not without a hiccup. I am hesitant to post my story, but I'll leave this here for a couple days to see what folks think. My older brother said it's…
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Military Veterans?
Anyone else? SGT, Active Army for 6 years, Air Defense branch and Adjutant General branch. Korea, Germay, Fort Lewis. Army employee (GS12) for 12 years, Fort Lewis, Rucker, Iraq, etc.
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Recovered and refocused
The ideas and encouragement I learned on this site when I joined helped me lose about 1/3rd of my goal. Then I was injured, depressed, and a billion other excuses, but I stopped. Last week my 16 y/o daughter was complaining about her level of fitness and I started to feel a little conviction because I taught her that. I…
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I was just sayin...
my booty don't need explainin'.... But my point is, "Hiya!" - I'm getting back-involved with MFP and I think singles might be the best motivation for me. I'm tired (again) of being a fat-a$s. Motivate me, ladies - and dudes...uh...high-five me and junk and stuff...generally I'll resent you for being in shape, but deep down…
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Hiya
So - yeah. I'm Darin - and I am re-committed after...geesh? WAY too long. Very excited about the journey again. Would love as much support and help as possible - but I know I am ultimately responsbile for my success or failure. Howdy!
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Hey
What's going on. We should be friends. Maybe this summer we do a round-up at/near a local eating/drinking/beach establishment.
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Meeting new people
Ugh. I hate this - meeting dates or potential dates or even woman I find attractive. Am a total geek. I fumble and stumble my words. Feels like 8th grade again. And what makes it worse - when they go in for a handshake and I go in for an open-mouth kiss. Hints for newly-emerging single guys, about 40, who haven't hardly…
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From the awkward files:
True story - 15 mins ago, I stood line at the lunch counter, behind/beside two women - about mid 20s. A man approaches the women and says to one "Hello there pretty lady!" and to the other he says "...Ma'am". Ouch. People's lack of emotional intelligence amazing me.
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The Joe Schmoe Show
Any other viewers? Or is that Schmo? I think it's Schmo... I watched seasons 1 and 2 - this one - is pretty dang good. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdxunkHdMJs I'd love it if at the end -turns out the Schmoe is really in on it; and this whole time he's really just messing with the paid actors. Either way,…
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The flirting topic - Better bring your A-Game. Flirt HERE
Flirt with the person who posted above you. Or not...I'm not the boss of you. Flirting is awesome. Just sayin.
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New hunter
This will be my second season living where I live - eager to try deer hunting in the back yard. I have a 10' tall blind, lots of high grass/pasture/with some evergreen trees. Last year I saw dozens of deer throughout the 10 acres. Here's the thing - I'm unsure about being able to kill the deer. Not that I'd miss, i'm a…
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Guys - do you admit when another guy is good looking?
Many men around me seem unable to recognize another man's looks. I feel comfortable acknowledging another good-looking man. Doesnt bother me in the least to point out a nice lookin guy.
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possible biceps tear
MRI friday - but Ortho thinks: Rupture of tendon, nontraumatic; tendons of biceps - long head. http://nomancard.blogspot.com/2012/09/set-back.html story is there - but anyone come through something like this w/o too much loss?
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Mr. And Ms. MFP Forums, 2012
Nominations? Which man and which woman most-motivates you; most exemplifies the spirit of the forum. Which man and which woman represent fitness, inside and out? Which man is second hottest (to me, of course :p ) and which woman is hottest based on their looks AND what you gleen from their personality? This isn't a 'who…
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New DetroitDarin topless pics!! NSFW
Can't let that skinny Dutchess out-do ME for attention! here's me in jeans, topless...in all my glory, you biotches! Link so nobody gets fired. http://d-mphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/detroit_darin_jeans.gif
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Have a 11 Sep Story?
Take a few minutes and share your stories from 911 - what moved you? Have any instances you'd care to share on this infamous day? My daughter is 13 years old now. I doubt very much she remembers much if anything about that day, years ago. She probably doesn’t know that one moment in time she changed her Daddy. She’ll…
