Change in weight (11/24/20 – 11/30/20): +0.2 LBS Last week I discussed the build up to Thanksgiving in my post. This time last year I was going through some things. I was the largest I have ever been, I had some of the lowest self esteem I have ever had, and I was in a …
Continue reading the Monday after Thanksgiving and weekly reflections: 11/24 – 11/30
some morning hiking to clear the mind, with a 30 pound toddler on the back 🙂 Change in weight (11/17/20 – 11/23/20): -0.4 LBS It is the Monday before Thanksgiving and all I can think about is that I am a mere 2 weeks from finishing my first year of this betterment journey. But part …
nemesis I think most of us have had a moment in our life when we think "I've gotta drop some pounds." It could be when standing on a scale at home or the doctors, it could be putting those pants on you haven't worn in a while, or it could be that picture somebody just …
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Change in weight (11/9/20 – 11/16/20): -1.8 LBS I have not been the most responsible adult over the past few years. It had been over 3 years since I last saw my primary care provider, but I finally went back on Friday. Doctors have always been difficult for me because it is always the same …
Continue reading being an adult and weekly reflections: 11/9 – 11/16
constant reminders to myself Change in weight (11/03/20 – 11/09/20): +2.0 LBS Folks, this week was a rollercoaster. I had all the feelings and all the emotions. Guess what? I ate through them all. There is no question as to why I gained back weight. There is no doubt what I need to do to …
Continue reading let your setbacks launch your successes and weekly reflections: 11/3 – 11/9
Change in weight (10/27/20 – 11/02/20): -1.4 LBS Last week was a tough week. I was coming to grips with the fact that I had been in a slump of mind, spirit, and body for a few weeks. Sometimes the hardest part is recognizing it and admitting it. At least once you do that, you …
the highlight of my week was this view Sunday morning Change in weight (10/19/20 – 10/26/20): +0.8 LBS Sorry for the late post, I broke a crown on my tooth in half today so that derailed my plans... I am a very positive person who often sees the glass as half full. I also try …
Continue reading sometimes it doesn’t go well and weekly reflections: 10/19 – 10/26
Change in weight (10/13/20 – 10/19/20): -1.0 LBS Another week and another pound. This makes 4 pounds in 4 weeks. I will take that all day, every day. Or all year! I am getting back into some strength work (I know... I've said that before). My sister and I have been trading texts of when …
Continue reading push ups and weekly reflections: 10/13 – 10/19
Change in weight (10/6/20 – 10/12/20): -1.0 LBS I ate myself to true pain and uncomfort on Saturday. This week, with a pound lost, does not feel deserved, but I will take it. Saturday was a celebration with a barbecue spread, and although I didn't pile on my plate, I couldn't finish. I went to …
Continue reading a constant battle and weekly reflections: 10/6 – 10/12
Change in weight (9/30/20 – 10/5/20): -0.2 LBS The end of summer went like a flash. I feel that just the other day I was lamenting the heat of August and now it is October. This is good though, I am a man who loves his fall weather. The Past Really only the past 2 …
Continue reading the past, the future, and weekly reflections: 9/30 – 10/5
