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, …
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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
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
weekly reflections: 4/7 – 4/13
My "I'm running and smiling" look. My change from last week – Change in weight (4/7/20 –4/13/20): +0.8 LBS It is gloomy out this morning. We are supposed to have thunder storms today and potentially wind gusts of 40-50 mph! It is a gray day and I would prefer to be in bed. I find …
counting my blessings
I have mentioned a number of times that I am lucky enough to be working from home right now. At a time where things are so uncertain, I should spend more time being grateful, but this isn't easy. My wife is essential hospital personnel. She still goes in, which has its own anxiety, and I …
a better ben 