Not my journal, I can't write this well.  Take the time.

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There's little question that an active support group is a key link in long term weight loss success, whether that group be local or virtual.  Sometimes, though, I wonder if we take the 'support' aspect too far.

One of the boards that I frequent has a before-and-during picture thread, where people are supposed to post their pics.  In addition to the ( Read more... )

Back to the gym today for the first time since the slip.  I can tell I've lost some conditioning.  Going to be sore tomorrow for certain.

Deadlifts, raised pushups, dumbbell presses, romanian dead lifts, core wheel.  Fun....

First things first, to forestall the obvious comments -- no, I am not an anorexic, nor do I think that I am.

However, during an online chat I had several people make the argument that I am indeed suffering from a form of anorexia nervosa. I don't believe that for a moment, and here's my expanded thoughts on that.

First, let's look at the definition ( Read more... )

04/02/2008
179 lbs


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I am getting tired of wearing the same 3 or 4 shirts all the time, so it was time to go get some more.

A long-time browser of the discount racks, I quickly pulled out several shirts.  Normally I'd go straight to the checkout, but this time I really didn't have anything pressing to do.

When I tried on the first one, I was really irritated.  It was ( Read more... )

The discussion of body image issues in this blog caused a friend to contact me and led to a IM conversation...

( Do you have an eating disorder? )

Ahhhh, restriction.

4cc in my band, and I can feel the welcome pressure again. Better yet, doc has cleared me to start weight lifting again. Time to move the metal and move the number.

Finally, a fill tomorrow. Looking forward to it, I'm getting chubby. A few more weeks and I can start lifting again.

Whew.

I thought I was going great guns, and then I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather. 30 minutes up on a ladder trimming tree branches just beat the bejeepers out of me. Looks like this is going to be a 2-day process