A year ago I was excited to begin a new year. New Year’s Day has always held a special place with me. There is just something about getting to wipe the slate clean and start all over. I wish more…
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Posted on Dec - 08 - 2011
STOP TRYING!
I was reminded this morning of this clip from “The Empire Strikes Back”. Luke is trying to get his fighter out of the swamp but keeps making excuses for why he can’t do it. He tells Yoda that he IS…
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Posted on Dec - 05 - 2011
Time for resolutions
Today is 4 weeks until 2012. Since I don’t like New Years resolutions, I am going to set a goal now. I am going to go meticulously watch my diet and try to drop a few more pounds before the..
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Posted on Nov - 14 - 2011
I’m back!
Please excuse this obligatory, “sorry I have been awol” blog post. For the last 2 weeks I have been battling some crazy flu-like/upper respiratory infection/stomach bug/general crappiness that has left me sidelined for most of life. Through the miracles of …
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Posted on Oct - 25 - 2011
What my diet looks like (for now)
I have been getting more requests to share what my diet looks like now. As you know, I lost over 100 pounds in about 6 months using the tool of low carb eating. Low carb was a great help in
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Posted on Oct - 14 - 2011
One year later and not the same person
What kind of change can you make in a year? Last year I knew I needed to make a change. I had hopes for what I could accomplish, but I was skeptical. I was scared. I was more than a…
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Posted on Oct - 13 - 2011
The #1 weight loss tip
I get asked a lot for help with losing weight. People want to know what that one thing is that is going to make the biggest difference in their weight loss efforts. Is it going super low carb? Is it …
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Posted on Oct - 12 - 2011
More anniversary before and after pics
This week I am celebrating my “fat-iversary”, or the celebration of me regaining control of my life. Here is another shot from October 2010 while attending a family reunion. Since then, I have last well into triple digit weight, gained …
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Posted on Oct - 06 - 2011
A year later and new before and after pics
Last year I had finally gotten fed up with myself. I knew all about nutrition, I knew all about exercise, I knew all about the consequences of being obese. But I had to get to the point that I was …
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Posted on Sep - 22 - 2011
A letter to my 20 year old self
I turn 40 in about 6 weeks. I am not entirely upset about it, as a matter of fact, I am kind of looking forward to it. I will be entering my 40′s a lot smarter, a lot more confident, …
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