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@ms7dc It takes time. All the junk we surround ourselves with is crazy addictive. Food companies hire chemists and study that stuff. The deck is stacked against all of us, but it’s super cool to know that against those odds people still get after it and try to make good choices. One day at a time 👊

@ms7dc Sure, and it’s awesome you’ve been able to get into great cardio fitness. If you maintain that while dialing in your diet you’ll be set. Good luck!

@swordland So a person eating 2500 calories of Reese’s cups versus 2500 cals of health foods will have the same body composition? Really?

@reddragon4444 A calorie is certainly not a calorie. You’d have to work really hard to eat yourself fat on a whole food diet.

@hoahtx Powerblocks 4 Life!

@thisisme123 If the goal is distance, run slower for longer. If the goal is speed, run slower for longer. Run slow go fast.

@michele303 Setting goals that align with what you value is key. Seems like OP doesn’t want to be “fat and tired” anymore. I don’t think that 98% percentile athletic performance is required for those goals. Plenty of people are in top shape and never even deadlift (gasp) or run hard (also...

@silverflame I run 20-30 miles per week, lift 5 days a week, feel very fit, but a 6:30 mile is FAST! Goals are great but keeping them short-term and achievable are keys for success.

@sammynq5 It’s pricey but I bought Powerblocks. Used them for 4 years now with no issues. These things will last 20 years as many users have proven. Get the “made in USA” version for extra durability. The upside is there is probably a good resale market for powerblocks versus knockoffs.