April 2007

Week 7

by Rick April 24, 2007

Well, no stickers or refrigerator magnets this week, just a little more on my way to feeling better for good.  Drum roll please, Anton…2.2 pounds this week, for a grand total of 27.8 pounds lost.  Another 2.2 pounds, and I will be at the 30 pounds lost mark.  Will I reach that milestone by my [...]

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Almost, not quite

by Rick April 23, 2007

I’ve got three kinds of clothes. Fat Guy clothes, Medium Guy clothes, and Skinny Guy clothes. My Fat Guy clothes are now hanging on me. I can now wear my Medium Guy clothes comfortably, and I’m pulling them out of storage to put them in the rotation in my closet. And just for fun, I [...]

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New poll: How much have you lost so far?

by Rick April 22, 2007

I’ve added a poll section to the right hand column.  It would be great to get your feedback!  If you’re reading from a blog reader, come on over to the main site and take a few seconds to pull the lever.  This first one is just, “How much weight have you lost?”  That’s partly to [...]

Lose Fat, not Faith

by Rick April 21, 2007

This guy takes over 6 minutes to say what could probably be said in 2, but this is quite an impressive video.  If nothing else, it shows what is possible, even for fat guys like us.  Sixty-five pounds lost, waist size from 44 to 32.  Way to go, dude. Technorati Tags: weight loss, dieting, faith, [...]

New class…old lifestyle

by Rick April 20, 2007

Some of you know that I’m working toward my school administration credentials.  I just started a class this evening that’s going to absolutely kick my rear end.  Four weekends over the next month and a half.  Not to mention the day job stuff and family things I’m already committed to.  Already, I feel my stress [...]

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Beer Cheat Sheet

by Rick April 20, 2007

Beer Cheat Sheet Good news for you that like a good ale now and then:  You can enjoy a Fat Tire without it turning in to a spare tire around your middle.  Weight Watchers has a great article on the nutrition facts and some misconceptions about beer.  A few things they point out: 12 oz. beer [...]

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Of Stomach Flu & Weight Loss

by John T April 19, 2007

Four out of six members of the Thomas clan came down with the stomach flu this week. As the week progressed, I discovered that MOST of the members of my church had the same affliction. The first thought was food poisoning from the potluck we had last Sunday as a farewell to our Pastor, but [...]

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Week #9 weigh-in

by Rick April 19, 2007

lost this week – 2.8 lbs. total lost – 24.2 lbs  Slow and steady…….

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Just Call Me Duncan

by Rick April 18, 2007

I’m still yo-yoing between 235 and 237. Just call me Duncan. At least I’m not getting any heavier than that, so hopefully things will pull forward again soon. It’s getting better weather here now, so hopefully more walking is in the near future. I seem to do better when I have some kind of routine, [...]

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