October 2008

Halloween is a Great Time to Start a Diet

by John October 31, 2008

I’m writing this post not only for my fellow fatbloggers but for those of you in the crowd who don’t have blogs, but are interesting in losing weight and like reading about those who are on the same journey.  I recently posted an article that showed how searches for weight loss on Google decline steadily [...]

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Weigh-in: Year 3, Week 20

by Charles October 28, 2008

I feel like I just posted yesterday… and it was such good news and positive upbeat discussion of my short-term goals. And then I weigh in today before heading home to take care of my wife, process our farmer’s co-op portion, and run out for a few other groceries we needed. Sigh. A gain of [...]

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What I Learned Today

by Charles October 27, 2008

Well, I did my first run since the ones I did on my vacation and it was really tough and rewarding at the same time.  Here are a few things I learned… When it’s 45 degrees outside, dress accordingly.  I had put on a long sleeve tech shirt and a t-shirt over that and shorts… [...]

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Weigh-in: Year 3, Week 19

by Charles October 24, 2008

I know, I’m a few days late on posting my post-vacation weigh-in. However, I came down with a cold that had been gnawing at me the last few days of the trip and it finally brought me down this week. It’s bugging the heck out of me, because I want to get back to running, [...]

Weigh-In: Week 87

by John T October 21, 2008

Cross Published on Rejected Reality The last time I actually made it to my WeightWatchers meeting, I had my 2nd consecutive week of registering a gain. I made some goals/promises I resolve to check out the gym on campus this week… my goal is to hit the gym 3x between home and campus. And, I [...]

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Half Century

by Rick October 12, 2008

A few months ago I set a goal to lose 50 lbs total by October 12th, today’s date. I set a goal that I though was realistic, counting on two pounds of loss a week. Either coincidentally or through focused effort, today’s weigh in brough validation. The scale read 265 pounds even, bringing me to [...]

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Weigh-in: Year 3, Week 17

by Charles October 7, 2008

And the War on Sugar this week died a quick death… but it was a mercy killing. And I lost this week. Go figure. I didn’t get in as many runs as I wanted so I have no clue what happened this week. Maybe like some of the other guys, my weight is just kinda [...]

Weigh-In: Week 86

by John T October 7, 2008

Cross Published on Rejected Reality HOLY CRAP! What a ride! I finished up my first week as a Grad Student; getting less sleep, zero trips to the gym… well, that was due in part to the high ankle sprain I suffered while screwing around with my 5-month old Lab pup. I have lost 11 lbs [...]

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Week 1, again.

by Rick October 6, 2008

Okay, I’m starting this diet over again. I messed up the first time. I was doing okay at the start, but I blew it. I don’t want to think of this as the same diet and exercise plan, because it’s not. I’m changing up my routine, and I’m going to push myself to get this [...]