Portion Control: It’s Hard To Make Your Cuis...

I’ve been weaned from the Lean Cuisines, but it wasn’t an easy feat — and it’s still something I’m working on. You see, it’s easy to think control your portions when Lean Cuisine is doing all the work.  As long as you only have one per meal, you’re golden.  One Lean Cuisine is one serving size.  No more, no less.  But if you decide to make your own food, it’s a little...

Back In The Groove...

Sorry, this post doesn’t have a lot of substance.  No focus, it’s pretty much all over. After a couple crazy weekends, I’m back in the swing of things.  And I’m excited to see more progress. Way back when, I decided to gauge my progress with a size medium, button-up shirt.  Nothing too fancy.  I couldn’t fit into it when the idea came to me, but I wore it to work today — and it...

Celebratory Eating...

The past couple weekends have been anything but normal.  Last weekend, I was out of town celebrating my brother’s graduation.  And this weekend, family was in town celebrating my girlfriend’s graduation. But any time we celebrate, we eat.  Lots of food.  Trips are planned around meals.  We begin thinking about the next meal before we’ve even finished the current meal.  And I want to point out that...

An Off Week...

There have been quite a few things throwing me off this week. First, as of my last weigh in, I’ve only been home four days this week.  That’s lessened my motivation to exercise.  Those few days without it can definitely make it harder to get back on track.  I’m pushing myself to work harder and I know my body is able, but my mind is not cooperating.  This is the homestretch (essentially) and that...

Just To Clarify...

The recent post about changes to my plan talks about how I’m not limiting myself to certain foods anymore.  I want to be clear that I will still be focusing on healthy food.  I originally started out very strict, and now I’m allowing myself to have a little freedom with that. I don’t want to say no to certain foods because I can’t or they’re not part of my plan.  I want to say no to certain...

Some Changes To My Plan...

I’m finally under 200 lbs.  And now I think it’s time to make a few changes to my weight loss plan.  Not because things haven’t been working.  (I’ve lost 55 lbs. already — so am I crazy to shake things up right now?) I think it’s important to realize I can’t live on a strict plan like this forever.  This is more than a diet.  It has to become my way of life.  And for that...

Under 200...

For the first time in five years, the three-digit number indicating my weight starts with the number 1 again!  I can’t believe it.  There’s still work to be done, and I’m  determined to reach my goal.  But I did take a moment earlier this week to celebrate my success. Saturday was my first day of rest.  It followed 100 consecutive days of working out.  Monday, I went in for a well-deserved massage....

I’m Here To Help...

I’m really excited at the feedback I’m getting on my own progress that leads into talking about others’ goals for their own lives. For those of you who have had private conversations with me about healthy eating and exercising — I want to say thank you.  It really means a lot that I can be part of your life like that.  I know I’m not an expert, but maybe I don’t have to be.  I just...

Is 2009 America’s Health Year?...

Have you noticed it?  I have.  And I’ve never seen so many people with the same goal in mind: to get into better shape and ultimately be healthier. I see them jogging down the sidewalks, riding their bikes up and down the street, reading the labels at the store, waiting on their Lean Cuisines in the break room — (haha) — and most everyone I talk to is doing something to be a little healthier this year. The...

Secret Eating...

I wasn’t oblivious to the fact that I had a problem with eating too much.  I knew it.  And I was paranoid that everyone else knew it.  Not only from how heavy I was, but also because of the things I’d be seen eating. It wasn’t unusual for me to come to work with a couple burritos or a couple burgers and fries — with a large drink, of course.  In the half hour I took to eat my lunch or dinner,...