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 …
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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
feeding the heart and weekly reflections: 1/5 – 1/11
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
waking up earlier and weekly reflections: 12/29 – 1/4
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
a deeper weekly reflection: 12/22 – 12/28
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 …
a better ben 