I almost quit. Over the last couple weeks it simply became so depressing that I seriously considered just walking away from this process and the series of posts. I'm not sure there is a worse feeling than the one where everything FEELS good followed by not getting a good result on the scale.  My clothes... Continue Reading →

Just so you know. I have not quit, collapsed or been abducted by aliens. My computer has died. This makes update much more difficult since my "backup" systems are less than ideal.  New computer on the way. In the meantime I have been continuing to work.  Had a small positive on the scale.  It was... Continue Reading →

Much better. MUCH, much better. Last week I talked about feeling that my body was adjusting.  That feeling continued this week.  My endurance was better during my workouts.  More running breaks and longer.  My body feels tighter, less flabby.  I was prepared to be happy with just those changes because I knew they were precursors... Continue Reading →

I don't remember it being this hard last time. Of course, I'm 7 years older than last time. But I made the changes I wanted to make.  I worked out six times in five days.  I worked out every single day of the week.  Including this morning.  I charted my food and stayed on track... Continue Reading →

Several things went wrong last week. I'm late posting because I spent three days last week without Internet services.  Also it makes tracking steps with my Fitbit difficult.  Not a good week. Plus my weight went back up. Incredibly frustrated.  Just beyond expression. The difference between this time and the time that worked was the... Continue Reading →

The week felt good but the number wasn't what I expected. The number didn't go up so it was effectively I just had a "hold" week.  That's not bad but not what I am hoping to do each week. Last week a friend made a comment about measuring my weight loss through inches rather than... Continue Reading →

The work continues. My first reaction was negative.  I only lost a pound. That's just dumb.  My goal is a pound to two pounds a week.  So I achieved the goal.  I'm one step closer to the next milestone I'm working on.  I increased the number of days in the gym.  I charted my food... Continue Reading →

OK, better. I can't settle, I'm still a LONG way away from my goal.  But I've started in the right direction. Again.  Sigh.  LOL. This week saw an uptick on exercise.  Still have room to improve but headed in the right direction.  Food was much better.  This whole logging food thing is a pain in... Continue Reading →

I want to run away and hide. I'm angry, frustrated, unhappy and I seriously considered dumping posting this week.  But the purpose of these posts is to keep me accountable.  They are designed to help with my motivation and keep me headed in the right direction. Not working real well right now. I've mentioned before... Continue Reading →

Did you think I'd quit? Nope, it was a bad couple of weeks from a couple points of view.  In the end, things took a turn for the better and I'm hoping to build on that. I will admit that I was struggling.  More than usual, I mean.  I have been trapped in that borderline... Continue Reading →