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    Weight Loss Thread

    I would echo your concerns. That is what got me started. I would rather be alive and active with loose skin than a dead full skinned fatty. Anyway, 5'9" started at 283 lbs in June 2013. So lost around 105 lbs in 16 months. Don't think it was too fast, some could argue going over 1lb. /...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    2014Q3 BodPod is in the books. It is convenient because they keep records of your past visits and give the changes to you as part of the results. First visit was 7/15/14, so about 10 weeks apart. Results Weight: 194.9 > 176.7 Lean Mass: 155.9 > 152.4 BF%: 20% > 13.8% All in all, I...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    It's the low rise underwear.
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    The Pillow Thread

    If anyone else is thinking of trying this out, the promo code 'Facebook' works for 50% off. I have a fundamental problem with spending more than $100 on a pillow. $50 is alright.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    I will chime in on this next week. I have been eating 1900 calories consistently (except for my state fair blowout) for the past 10 weeks. I have dropped ~15 lbs (~195 > 180). Next week I will be going to the bod pod again to get BF% to compare to 10 weeks ago. I would say I have been eating...
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    The Secret World

    No Kidding on the Bank Heist. Did it once to get my fabricator and then summarily filed it away in missions I will never do again. Last Pagan was some good content. Tokyo is starting to feel pretty developed. I am glad for the additional quests as, even in my limited playtime, I was able to...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Thanks for the recommendations. It took a day, but I came to terms with having a layoff. It is not like I am super depressed about it or anything, but I was definitely hitting my stride with learning BJJ and regularly dropping weight. Feels good man. Also, I don't think I could race or...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Just found out I have a slightly (?) fractured rib from BJJ on Friday. This is upsetting. I hit 182 this last weekend (100 lbs lost overall) and am slated to get another BodPod visit done 10/1. I was hoping to be into the 170s by the point, however, I am going to be out at least 3 - 4 weeks...
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    The Secret World

    Side Stories: Last Pagan was released yesterday. Also added some enhancements to Tokyo in general as well as the AEGIS system, good stuff from the looks of it. http://www.thesecretworld.com/news/s...the_last_pagan Folks were right about Nightmares, once I got back into the swing of things...
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    Hip-Hop/Rap thread

    This is pretty great. I think I like the remix better. http://blogs.walkerart.org/performingarts/2014/09/09/dessa-doomtree-remix-hood-internet/
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    The Food Thread

    And cinnamon / sugar butter, don't forget that.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Went to the MN State Fair last Friday. I started the day at 182.4 which is officially 100 lbs lost. However, I ended the day at 190.4. It was delicious. Time for another experiment in my bodies weight equilibrium. Should still be able to hit 180 towards the end of this month assuming the...
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    The Secret World

    Issues 7 and 9 have been great. I stumbled upon Issue 7 after I bought it randomly, was just starting Transylvania at the time. Running through that line was just so fun and the story was highly interesting. I was annoyed when she took off into Tokyo and I couldn't follow until issue 9. Now...
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    Depression

    I can relate to this feeling. My depression issues went away over the past year, largely due to exercise and such. When I was depressed I would hammer out some time in WOW just because it would alleviate thinking about anything else. Basically, mind was able to go blank and forget about...
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    The Secret World

    Came back to this game and bought issue #8 / 9. TSW is still one of my favorite MMOs for scenery and how they did progression and weapons. It is definitely intimidating to jump back into the swing of things. I have been working on farming issues #6/7 to get so auxiliary pieces of gear for...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    This happened to me 5 or 6 months back. For a while you feel you can eat anything as long as there are no carbs, and it works so well. Then you have to pay attention again. At least you still feel full.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    I went in a couple of weeks ago for more blood work to make sure I wasn't going to die soon, got the results yesterday. Cholesterol is still considered high, but I have about a 10-15% improvement in bad cholesterol and 45% improvement in good cholesterol. My cholesterol ratio (Total:HDL) is...
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    HDTVs

    Got the new TV in and mounted this weekend. Not disappointed so far. Picture quality is just great, 65" could be considered slightly too large but I think it will be fine once we get used to it. Smart TV functions are handy. I like just having built in Netflix / Amazon / YouTube. On the...
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    Hip-Hop/Rap thread

    Astronautalis has been making quite a few appearances on Doomtree albums and concerts lately. Brought him to my attention years too late. This guy is right in my wheelhouse. If you are in Minnesota, AstroSims2 is in a couple of weeks.#AstroSims 2 | Doomtree
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    HDTVs

    Honestly, I don't remember. I haven't messed with my setup since moving into my house last year. It has at least one HDMI in / out, not sure if there are more. I get to finally dump my Wii with the Smart TV apps for Netflix / Amazon which removes a device from the equation. Leaves me with...
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    HDTVs

    I reached peak impulse last night and pulled the trigger. I have very poor control. TV is on the way for Friday and free shipping with Amazon. Pretty much pays for my Prime membership right there. Picked up a 5 year warranty on hardware, etc. for another $150 just for peace of mind. I...
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    Men's Fashion

    Recommendations for cold weather states (Minnesota)? What do you do for classy shoes when you are walking through slush and / or snow. Not hiking through snow banks, but just general use. Get some galoshes? Some sort of hearty shoe brand? My good shoes usually get destroyed by the water /...
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    HDTVs

    Is it dumb to spend $1,500 on a TV now days? I have a 7 year old 37" Samsung that has started to go out. I was looking at replacements and I am thinking a 65" is about the largest I can have in the room. 70" is probably too large for the viewing distance in our living room. I went to...
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    Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    I really enjoyed this movie. Not sure I would go see it again in theaters, but I didn't feel like I wasted my 3D money. The 3D specifically seemed well done. It wasn't distracting, but it did take away a bit from the fast paced scenes.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    I agree with the tastes nice part. Making a shake with cream / protein / raspberries is a pretty great ice cream replacement while low carbing. The other nice thing about the shake is that it is liquid. If you are like me and have trouble with solid food after a tough workout it really hits...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    But did it give you an Xtreme workout and / or massive pumps? Inquiring minds want to know. I use Labrada and it is about 50 / 50 for me. It is most useful on days I don't feel like going to the gym, seems to tip the scales in my favor.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    This is specifically why Keto worked so well for me. Sure you have to give up sweets, pasta, and bread (among other things), but eating really fatty food feels good. Once you drop sugar for a while, if the cravings don't go away, they are usually deadened. Even if you do get a craving for...
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    Snowpiercer

    I like how they released this movie to cable, etc. Cost less than the price of a theater ticket. Just popped it on randomly because why not. I really enjoyed the movie. Good pacing and about the right length. It was shot well with lots of interesting scene changes throughout the train cars.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Approximately 5'9"
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    Weight Loss Thread

    I decided to make an appointment at the U of MN to use the BodPod they have in the Rec Center to measure my body fat. They actually have a pretty good deal right now where for a group of 5 it is $50. I estimated by body fat % with calipers (22%) and visually (25 - 30%) before going. I figured...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    How do you eat that much post work out? When I am done, I can barely convince my body to have more than water and some hard boiled eggs or peanut butter. I have near zero interest in solid food after 2 hours of class. It isn't because I don't think I need it, my body just starts feeling...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    I finally achieved my first goal over this weekend. I weighed in at 199.8 this morning. That makes for a total of 83 lbs lost in one day under a year. Overall changes are 42 > 36 inch waist and going from XXL > L shirt. I was somewhat worried I would hit goal by the year marker as I injured...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Olive Oil / Olives? What are you using it for?
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    GoT - Is Over, Post Your Drogon Sightings

    Yeah, I am curious what happens to Nazi Zombie Mountain next season. Maybe they just said the procedure would 'alter' him so he could be recast again :P.
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Getting pretty close to goal but I may have derailed my train yesterday. I was rolling with one of the guys at the gym and while attempting to escape side control I felt something...pop?snap? Almost like a rubber band being stretched and released at my lower left rib cage. The pain and...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    Guilty as charged, except now I add protein powder as well. 4lbs to goal son!
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    GoT - Is Over, Post Your Drogon Sightings

    Maybe it is just an elaborate subterfuge where they expect Ser Barristan (or someone else) to be a spy. So they send Jorah away, he makes his move, and then Jorah comes back and was like "I have been here all along!". Then again, maybe not.
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    GoT - Is Over, Post Your Drogon Sightings

    This was my thought as well. Trying to look more like her mother to keep Baelish fiending.
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    GoT - Is Over, Post Your Drogon Sightings

    I am sure it will not happen (because it is what I want again), but I was assuming The Mountain will die and present an out for Tyrion. Caught in some sort of guilty/not guilty limbo because both champions die. Also, I feel like Baelish should have some in store for the Frey folks. If they...
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    GoT - Is Over, Post Your Drogon Sightings

    I never get what I want.