190 lbs. Wow! That's 26 lbs and counting!

I am still making positive progress.

About seven weeks ago, I made a firm decision to drop the excess weight I had put on over the last year.

Man I really packed it on with our vacation this Christmas.

I ballooned up to a whopping 216 lbs.

As I have said countless times, every pound was well earned as I practically ate every thing in sight. Every bite was pure bliss.

But that comes with a price.

Shortness of breath, lethargy, not feeling the greatest, tight clothing that used to be loose etc.

Here's how I have lost the weight:

Not by dieting, not by working out like a speed freak, and not by starving myself.

No way.

I have just modeled and mimicked those I know who are at their ideal weight, and have opted to eat more water rich foods (such as more fruits and vegetables).

The results are speaking for themselves.

Its funny and interesting. When you are mentored by someone who is creating the specific results you want in your life, the results come "automagically" as my mentor puts it.

Thinking deeply about this I realize that there is a principle at work.

The tribe you run with largely influences the person you become.

I have found that when I associate with happy people I become happy.

When I associate with successful folks, some of that success rubs off on me.

Wow. What a concept.