This was the week I've been waiting for.  The one where everything decides to get in my way.  So I went into my weigh-in a little worried. I didn't get my 150 minutes in.  On two days, I completely forgot to carry my Fitbit, so my total steps are down.  And the reality is that... Continue Reading →

Yeah, there's a really happy number down below. Because I've been doing well with both the eating and the exercise, I've been waiting for a sabotage week.  With the milestone weight within reach, this is usually where I mess up.  So I tried to be extra vigilant.  And it paid off. Of course, that just... Continue Reading →

I moved down a size in jeans. That does not mean I fit into my goal jeans yet (I refuse to call them "skinny jeans" because men my age shouldn't even think about that  awful fashion style.  In fact, no one should), but I am comfortably into the next size down. And isn't that always... Continue Reading →

So the new regime has been in place for a week. I'm happy to report that there are no ill effects from the new drug I'm on.  So one less thing to worry about. Tracking my food used to be my least favorite thing in the world.  It was a pain in the ass.  But... Continue Reading →

  These posts have been gone for a while. There have been a lot of things going on in my life and there are still some things that are unresolved.  I will do my best to deal with them as they come, but first let's deal with the reality on this particular topic. Earlier this... Continue Reading →

I'm not sure how this plan thing is supposed to work.  It feels like there should be more planning, stuff in writing, signatures appended.  Whatever. Instead the plan has been - watch what you eat and try to exercise more.  That second part involved the bicycle.  Which blew a tire on the first ride.  Then... Continue Reading →

  A note about the upcoming week.  I will be on a service project trip with my youth group next week.  I will not get back until mid-day on Saturday, so next week's post will be late.  Just so you know. So I'm trying to be better organized about this whole thing.  You know, a... Continue Reading →

Two weeks ago I talked about realizing that I was trying to do this without a plan.  Making it up as I go along.  Ad lib. How was that working for me?  Not so much. So it was time to drop back and figure out a plan.  That's when I ran into the next challenge.... Continue Reading →

I have always maintained that sometimes you need to hit me with a two by four between the eyes to get my attention. I've chronicled my struggles here.  To be honest, there are days when it's just embarrassing to post that I've gained the weight back again.  The two hundred pound barrier might as well... Continue Reading →