"I've been bulimic for 3 years. I was crying as I went to go purge, when my little brother grabbed my hand and asked if he could read me a story. One hour later, I found myself asleep in his bed; he was laying on the ground praying for God to make me 'happy and healthy again.' Joshie, your love gives me hope." ~ Anna P. Calabasas 196.2 lbs. So far I've done 4 stories on the differences...
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"A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature." ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca 198.1 lbs I'm a reasonably manly guy. Broad shouldered and square jawed, I served 8 years in the army and only rarely have an emo moment - with that in mind, I have a confession. I like yogurt. *whew* there, I said it. And ya know what? I'm not alone. I know a few Lance Armstrong types who...
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"Let me have men about me that are fat, sleek-headed men and such as sleep a-nights. Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous" ~ William Shakespeare 200.8 lbs. So close. I'm creeping up on the 200 lb. barrier while trying to not get my hopes up, since the weight loss has been more up & down than a linear drop. I cal this article "The...
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"Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us." ~Peter De Vries 218.8 lbs. Losing weight is a simple numbers game, At its core it comes down to one formula: Calories consumed - Calories expended = X If X is greater than zero, your body will store the extra energy as fat, and over time you'll gain weight. If X is less than zero, your body will consume some of your fat stores...
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"Anorexia is primarily a disorder of females. Only rarely is it found in males" ~ John L. Miller, MD. 228 lbs. The weight loss doesn't happen at a steady pace. Still, I plan to re-examine my intake and check for salt or something. Taking on a project like this can be like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get. Of course, with actual boxes of chocolate...
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