January 2009

Perseverance. Essentail key to weight loss

by Rick January 26, 2009

Perseverance: To keep at something in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement (Websters). Throughout my journey, I have learned that this simple little trait can bring a person further than ever imaginable. This word is in every aspect of what we are trying to achieve in our bodies, minds, and emotions. It may take time [...]

Zen and the Art of Weight Loss

by Rick January 24, 2009

Cross posted at antimattr.net As part of my journey to a healthier me, I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading about Zen and listening to a wonderful podcast I found on iTunes called Zencast. One of the main principles of Zen is mindfulness, and I think that is one of the things I need [...]

FatBlogger – Rob

by John T January 24, 2009

Welcome to the Brotherhood! Take a moment to take a look at what Rob’s accomplished so far and get to know a little about how he ticks. It’s the Blog of my Life

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Weigh-in: Year 3, Week 32

by Charles January 20, 2009

It would appear that my challenge to myself from last week paid off in the following aspects: I tracked all seven days of this past week for the first time in a few months (sorry, I hate to disappoint, but the video will not yet be made; see further info below). I actually chose not [...]

MLK Day & Dream 5K Run/Walk

by Charles January 19, 2009

Today was going to be the first time I attended an organized race without my wife/sidekick. Naturally, in addition to not having her encouragement and support, I also had to carry all of my stuff. This meant limiting what I took to whatever I could carry. So I ended up using a fanny pack to [...]

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by Rick January 19, 2009

Cross posted at antimattr.net I had another good week, although there were a few struggles. I was down 3 lbs, bringing my weight to 244.5, down a total of 42.5 lbs since January, 2007. I exercised 7 out of 7 days, and did not go off my eating plan at all last week.

The next phase…

by Rick January 19, 2009

For the time being I am shutting down my Weight Loss and Poker blogs. I just put in my resignation at work yesterday and I don’t want information in those blogs to leak out into the wrong hand.  They will be back online March 1st. This is an exciting and nerve wrecking time in my [...]

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Warning! Food is more than just nutrition

by Rick January 19, 2009

There may be an aspect of the weight loss journey that you forgot about. Food to many of us, if not all of us, is so much more than just simple intake of nutrition. We are all attached to food. For me, Doritos chips conjure up feelings and memories of my childhood sitting on the [...]

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She got her weight loss miracle, but she is a miracle in the making too!

by Rick January 17, 2009

Original post here Hello everyone. This is a very special post today. I recently came into contact with an absolutely wonderful woman named Cheryl. She lost an amazing 240 lbs on WW. She also starting running and has finished half-marathons. I asked her to tell me her story. I was so blessed and moved by [...]

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