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I have the same problem. Googled it. WOund up here. This happens to me often and it's frustrating. I feel sick today, and this is after a a VERY light spin class. I just stayed in the back of the...

In case noone has mentioned it before, I know who you are...

Dash Riprock -- Wilma Flintstone's heart throb.

I used to hate oats. Then I forced myself to eat them. Now I can't start the day without them.

I started off by masking the taste with lots of cinnimon, walnuts, raisens, and sugar free maple...

At age 55, I just started a serious fitness program. I'm never going to have "the look." But at least I won't be fat, unhealthy, diabetic, and coping with heat disease.

When I compare myself to...

If you find tuna revolting, maybe your body is telling you something. Maybe there's some micronutrient or chemical in it that you're alllergic to. Like everyone else sez, there are plenty of ways to...

Not a workout suggestion per se-- but do check out the transformations section of bb.com. There are people who have lost literally hundreds of pounds. I find them an inspiration when my motivation...

As other people have mentioned, maybe you're consuming more than you think. Fitday.com is a great free service to track you're eating.

But, I agree, those last few pounds are a bee-utch to lose. ...

I'm curious what type of exercises you do and with how much weight-- especially shoulders.

Actually I am seeing a gradual decline. I guess it's just that those last few pounds are a real beatch to lose.

Interesting. Usually docs worry about cholesterol especially going UP. I just had follow-up bloodwork and go for a review with the doc next week. Wonder if my stats will improve too.

[QUOTE]I typically use www.fitday.com to generate a estimate of my BMR. I don't know your maintainence calories.[QUOTE]

Like Webman, I'm usually under 2000 calorie a day. And, according to fitday,...

I'm glad somebody else on BB.com likes beer! Beer is my one big cheat meal (If you call beer a "meal"!)-- three 12 oz beers on the weekend.

If you're concerned about drinking a good resource is:...

I actually went out and bought the Smarties. Great idea. Scoop of whey + roll of Smarties is a great, cheap post-workout drink.

Thanks for the tip, John!

[QUOTE=hohandy]... we need to separate out the effects of barrel chest from a medical/breathing problem perspective from the effects of barrel chest from an athletic performance perspective. [QUOTE]...

Overeating, overdrinking, drug use are not "diseases" they are behaviors, which, except in very rare instances, can be controlled. (See the Stanton Peele website on this issue: http://www.peele.net/...

Obesity is a choice. Every time you decide to eat you are making a choice.

I am so tired of the 12 Step approach to everything-- including obesity: I can't help it; I have a disease!

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I'm on legal HRT and I do take my health seriously. My doctor checks my cholesterol & BP. Another thing that needs watching (and doesn't seem to be mention much) it red blood-cell count (hemotocrit...

Never knew about the barrel chest and swimming. I had a medical exam and the doctor interpreted the barrel chest (and back) as a possible symptom of emphysema (see below.) But I was a swimmer in...

Yes, I once was "Neat Joe." But, after years of being called "sloppy" that's what I became.

A Sloppy Joe for cheat day would be prepared something like this...

For several days prior to cheat day: Don't shave or shower. Put on boxers that can double as "shorts." Do not change them....