Category Archives: Honesty

Bleeping French Fries

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Steve

For the first five years, or so, of my Weight Watchers journey, I never touched a french fry – for the most part. Actually, the only time I ever ate french fries, like most Americans, was when eating out.  And, … Continue reading →

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Ending 2012 On A Fat Note

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Steve

I jumped on the bedroom scale this morning and it read 180.8 pounds.  That’s horrifying and way too heavy for me. It’s no secret what’s been going on here – I have been eating crappy and eating too much.  Plus, … Continue reading →

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Year-End Weight History, The Last Seven Years

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Steve

Here it is, for me: Date Weight 12/27/2006 177.6 12/26/2007 166.6 12/31/2008 165.2 12/31/2009 171.8 12/29/2010 176.0 12/29/2011 175.0 12/28/2012 179.0 I am really disgusted in how I have allowed my weight to creep up.  I need to get this … Continue reading →

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On The Edge Of One Week With No Exercise

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Steve

Thursday night, I was a mess.  All the work stress of the week caught up with me and I was a puddle of a person by the end of the day.  So, I did not go for a run, as … Continue reading →

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Goals, Obstacles & Honesty

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve

By just about every independent assessment I hear, I’m in good shape.  And, via the same sources, I’m in “great shape for someone my age” – although that speaks more towards the state of most people, today, by the time … Continue reading →

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I Need To Lose Some Fat

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve

One of the fitness centers in my community was offering a complimentary Body Fat Analysis and Fitness Strategy Session – in order to get you in there for a sales pitch. So, I decided to give it a try this … Continue reading →

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Today, I Am 50 – But, Am I Fit?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve

Three months ago, I set some goals for myself that I wanted to reach by my 50th birthday, today. They were: Lose five pounds and get my weight down to the range of about 172 pounds. Get myself back to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Race Fears

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Steve

In less three hours, the starting gun will fire for my 5K race today. This course is a killer – monster hills.  Last year, I ran it – and it was my first 5K ever – and I did it … Continue reading →

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Down In The Dumps & A Mess

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Steve

In about 113 hours, I will wake up as a 50-year old for the first time. Actually, part of me was looking forward to it.  But, today, I am in a much different place. I am stressed out over some … Continue reading →

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23 Days Until I Turn 50

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Steve

I got on the scale today for the first time in a long time. What a horror! It read 178 pounds. That’s six pounds too many for me. I did go for a 5K run this morning and did the … Continue reading →

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*@#! The World Thinks I Look Old

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Steve

O.K., first, some facts before I get into this story. Today, I am 49.8 years old.  My wife is 43.1 years old.  And, our daughter is 10.2 years old and our son is 8.4 years old.  Got all that? Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Ef’ing French Fries

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Steve

In the nine days prior to today, I have eaten TEN servings of french fries. When I was away down in Baltimore, I had them with every meal that wasn’t breakfast.  And, yesterday, at a baseball game, my daughter and … Continue reading →

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The Dirty Dozen Days Of Nada

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Steve

It’s been 12 days since I “formally” had any exercise. Granted, I did a ton of walking while we were on vacation down in Baltimore.  But, that was only for three days.  And, I did “workout” with my son – … Continue reading →

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Hitting Rock Bottom & Drawing The Line

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Steve

I have not exercised in the last eight days. And, it seems longer than that. There’s a million reasons why – but, they’re all just excuses at the end of the day. Worse, I have been eating like a pig … Continue reading →

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Week 3, Day 4, The 180-Minute Plan

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Steve

Last night was supposed to be a gym night.  But, I had something to do with my son after work. So, I figured that I would do a 5K run this morning and then hit the gym tonight to try … Continue reading →

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What The Heck Is Wrong With Me?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Steve

I don’t know what’s wrong with me? I am tired, stressed, light-headed, irritable, lethargic, depressed, confused and I cannot stop overeating. I am not sleeping well. I have no drive to do the things that I need to get done … Continue reading →

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Is This What Getting Old Means?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Steve

I went to the gym this morning after breakfast and before work.  While there, I did four sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading →

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Needing To Get That Exercise Passion Back Again

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Steve

The last four days have been a workout disaster for me. On Monday, I had a hell of a commute into the office – followed by a not so great commute home after a tiring day at work. By the time … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan 1.0 – Cycle 4 – Day 28

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Steve

This cycle has been a failure. It’s been 8 days since I last went to the gym. And, it’s been two weeks since I last went for a run. Pick your excuse: Work, home, hay fever, the weather, etc. My … Continue reading →

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Lacking The Will To Exercise

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Steve

So much for my plan to get back on the exercise horse. I either have the world’s worst hay fever now or the onset of a cold.  Either way, my throat is on fire, my head hurts, and I am … Continue reading →

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Starting A New Exercise Pledge To Myself

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Steve

I think I have now hit rock bottom in terms of feeling like someone who does a good job at exercising on a regular basis.  A month of being a slacker will do that do you. At this point, I … Continue reading →

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Body Image: The Mirror Vs. Photographs

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Steve

John Herrman offers some interesting insight on this topic. If you google around, you’ll see that a lot of people think they look better in the mirror than they do in pictures. And, I’ve been there too. Once in a … Continue reading →

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Stopping The Weight Gain While It’s Small

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Steve

In the past seven weeks, I have gained nearly 2 1/2 pounds.  See the chart below: Date Weight Delta 1/6/12 172.4 — 1/13/12 173.0 0.6 1/20/12 173.6 0.6 1/27/12 174.8 1.2 2/1/12 175.4 0.6 2/10/12 173.6 -1.8 2/18/12 174.4 0.8 … Continue reading →

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Need To Pull A Big Number

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Steve

Here are my last four “weigh-in’” weight changes at Weight Watchers: January 13th:  +0.6 lbs Jaunaury 20th:  +0.6 lbs January 27th: +1.2lbs February 1st: +0.6 lbs That’s a total increase of 3 pounds over a span of 3 1/2 weeks.  … Continue reading →

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5 Years Of “Lifetime” At Weight Watchers…And I Don’t Know?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve

Today is the 5-year anniversary of when I made “lifetime” status at Weight Watchers. And, I have “maintained” during these five years. But, I have also added a few pounds during that time – mostly lately – as well. I … Continue reading →

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