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
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
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
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
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
Blue hills reservation gives a real nice view of Boston Change in weight (1/12/21 – 1/18/21): 0 LBS This week I held steady. Steady on the weight but a bit volatile in my brain. We are doing a lot of preparation for some upcoming life developments and I am trying to stay focussed. With all …
Continue reading what do you want to read about? and weekly reflections: 1/12 – 1/18
Change in weight (1/5/21 – 1/11/21): -0.4 LBS Another post late in the day. But I will always prefer to be busy over bored. This week was a good week for my goals. There were not many notable occurrences, but I am okay with that. It is kind of a no news is good news... …
Continue reading feeding the heart and weekly reflections: 1/5 – 1/11
Change in weight (12/29/20 – 1/4/21): -1.2 LBS Sorry this post came out so late. Sticking closely to a plan paid off. I checked off every task I planned for in this past week and guess what? It worked! I knew from the start that this week would have some excess and over the top …
Continue reading waking up earlier and weekly reflections: 12/29 – 1/4
need to get a bit more real with myself Change in weight (12/22/20 – 12/28/20): +0.8 LBS I am frustrated today. I am giving myself grace and patience with the holidays, but I feel that I have not been giving my betterment journey my best effort, and that is why I am struggling. It is …
first snow of the year has me dreaming of skiing Change in weight (12/15/20 – 12/21/20): +1.8 LBS Last week I had planned out my meals more meticulously, had a better idea how I would cap my calorie intake, and I succeeded for maybe a couple days. I am a little frustrated abut my consistency …
Continue reading the message I present and weekly reflections: 12/15 – 12/21
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