So, I have made a decision that is probably not going to be very popular. It is a decision that I made years ago, but was convinced that it was not in my best interest. I will not share what that decision is because I do not want to deal with the naysayers who will try to talk me out of it ( Read more... )

So, as a result of my aforementioned fear of success ( Read more... )

Tonight I had a bitter sweet experience.... I decided to use the stationary bike for some exercise. My ankle can handle movement now just not much weight. Anyhow about 20 minutes in my tailbone started hurting from sitting on it. Are you kidding me? I have not felt my tailbone ( other than the 2 times I broke it) in more than 20 years!!! I forgot ( Read more... )

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So, yesterday I completed Dr. Phils 20/20 diet Phase 1, for a total loss of 7.2 lbs this week ( Read more... )

It has taken me 5 years to be able to do this. Now my goal is to cut that time in half. Arthritis and COPD stink but I will rise above it ( Read more... )

As I have lost weight over the years there are some changes my body has gone through that have been less than pleasant. The upside is, if I can push through them they usually resolve themselves within a few week ( or couple of months). One of the big things is the loose sagging skin. I do not mind it so much on a vanity level because it is easily ( Read more... )

I saw a .4 lbs weigh gain this morning. I am only a little discouraged as I understand several things ( Read more... )

My last weigh in was on Thursday 9/10. I have had 2 days since then that I was less than ecstatic about my diet for the day. One of them was still technically within my allowed calories and goals, one day was actually about 300 calories more than where I aim for. However, I was pleased with my weigh in this morning. I am down 1.8 pounds since ( Read more... )