change in weight (3/16/21 – 3/22/21): -1.2 LBS It is going to be a short post this week, folks. But... 6 weeks in a row! I have continued the downward trend for 6 weeks in a row. With another 1.2 pounds lost this week, I am now at 56 total pounds lost and I feel so …
Author: Ben Crosby
Economist in the energy market. Self described data nerd, research buff, and deep thinker (at times to a fault).
Can usually be found reading the news, skiing, hiking, or playing guitar.
late night walks and weekly reflections: 3/9 – 3/15
change in weight (3/9/21 – 3/15/21): -2.2 LBS I did not even ride the bike this week. It was less due to time constraints and more due to us waiting for a replacement part, but this is significant as it has been the first week in months where I did not use the peloton as a …
Continue reading late night walks and weekly reflections: 3/9 – 3/15
33 and weekly reflections: 3/2 – 3/8
change in weight (3/2/21 – 3/8/21): -0.6 LBS I turned 33 on Sunday. Hurray for making it another year. It dawned on me earlier that I basically spent all of 32 in lockdown and that is just wild. An entire year with little contact with my friends, family, and coworkers. A full year of unknown and …
why walking got me through the pandemic
The past year sucked. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. How does one deal with the onslaught of situations, emotions, audibles, and tragedy? I often times found myself feeling under water. I was lucky enough to continue working from home, and I want to make clear how grateful I am for that, …
needed updates and weekly reflections: 2/23 – 3/1
change in weight (2/23/21 – 3/1/21): -1.0 LBS It dawned on my earlier this week that I had not updated any of the baseline assumptions in MyFitnessPal that I use to calculate my target caloric burn. Unlike Ronco's (sp? remember him!?) rotisserie cooker, I cannot simply set it and forget it. No, this journey and these …
Continue reading needed updates and weekly reflections: 2/23 – 3/1
4 tips for staying healthy with young kids
My wife and I are now the proud parents of two. To all of those out there who are parents, I have immense respect for you. For those who have two or more kids, I am learning new ways to have new respect. This puts us with a 2 year old daughter and a 1 …
2 down, 2.2 to go, and weekly reflections: 2/16 – 2/22
change in weight (2/16/21 – 2/22/21): -0.4 LBS I wanted to string together two weeks of consistency and marginal gains on my weight loss. I did it. This week was a subtle, but I continued marching in the right direction and I feel good about it. I am sitting at 292.2 pounds as of this …
Continue reading 2 down, 2.2 to go, and weekly reflections: 2/16 – 2/22
adjusting expectations, claiming victories, and weekly reflections: 2/9 – 2/15
chilly walks to soothe the soul change in weight (2/9/21 – 2/15/21): -1.2 LBS Well, I set out to have this past week remind me that I can have my little victories. I needed to prove to myself that I can achieve my goals by focussing on the little things and my plan. The weight …
Continue reading adjusting expectations, claiming victories, and weekly reflections: 2/9 – 2/15
the lonely plateau and weekly reflections: 2/1 – 2/8
still getting out for walks and letting this one lead the way! Change in weight (2/1/21 – 2/8/21): +1.6 LBS I am a bit frustrated right now. I have been in denial about that fact that I've been stuck on a plateau for a while now. I have gone up and down and today weigh …
Continue reading the lonely plateau and weekly reflections: 2/1 – 2/8
time off, big news, and weekly reflections: 1/19 – 2/1
Change in weight (1/19/21 – 2/1/21): -0.6 LBS It has been two weeks since I last posted and things are a bit different! This past Monday, my wife and I welcomed our baby boy into the world. In a blog about health, wellbeing, betterment, and a constant search for improving, I can say my heart …
Continue reading time off, big news, and weekly reflections: 1/19 – 2/1
a better ben 