Celebrity Rehab...Puhleeeeeeeze!

I don't get it.

I would like to think that Dr. Drew means well.

There's no doubt that he speaks with authority and comes across as having extensive experience in treating individuals with health issues related to addiction.

But something doesn't seem right.

The challenge with this programme is that it is exploitive in its very nature.

Its like watching a train wreck.

Celebrities who have achieved measurable success in the past are paraded across the small screen as they attempt to get their wrecked and messed up affairs in order (for millions of people to see too).

It leaves little dignity to those celebs who sign up for this circus.

And, I'm sure there is little sympathy among many viewers who witness individuals who have had it all- money, health, fame, and successful careers- flush it all down the toilet.

I suspect that if the participants were serious about getting things in order, they would do so privately and with conviction. Not by showcasing their self imposed challenges on broadcast television.

Maybe Dr. Drew's intentions are sincere. I can't quite place my finger on it, but something is amiss.

In any case, its not pleasant to look upon.

Ratings would suggest the opposite is true.

My guess is that the success rate for those participants might be close to zero.

It makes for dramatic tv though. Don't it?

Jesse James...Dude, What Were You Thinking?

Man oh man.

I just wanna say a couple of things.

And by the way, I'm not jumping on the band wagon and kicking a man while he's down.

We are all human. We all have the potential to make foolish and tragic blunders. We are all fallible in one respect or another.

Lord knows I've done more than my share of really stupid things in the last 40 plus years.

But Jesse, what were you thinking?

I mean c'mon... It's Sandra freakin Bullock!

Dude. Really?

I think the perfect metaphor is this:

It is just like someone getting a cheap cheezeburger at the local greasy spoon, while having filet mignon prepared by a world class gourmet chef waiting at home.

Now there is nothing wrong with cheezeburgers. I understand the appeal. Sometimes it can really hit the spot. If you know what I mean.

But it doesnt make any sense if you got the filet mignon waiting at home. No sense at all.

It appears that Sandra more than went to bat for you in many instances. She is adorable, grounded, and a true gem. I can't imagine her thoughts right now.

I don't think this situation is fixable.

Ouch.

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.

The Art of Delegation

If you are a rugged individualist, a control freak, or even an annoying micro manager-- good luck.

You're gonna need it.

How do I know that?

Sigh.

Let's just say that I do.

I am going through the growing pains of coming to terms with seeing the true value in effective delegation.

It is the better choice 'cause I can't do everything.

As a matter of fact, if I am completely candid, there are only a few select things I can do exceptionally well.

It is better to free up my time and focus on what I am good at.

I have a few mentors that have influenced me in my life. Recently one of them said:

"I used to think 'How can I do this?', now I think 'Who is gonna do it?'".

That's a major paradigm shift for me.

If you think about it deeply though, it is clear that highly successful individuals are masterful delegators.


Makes sense.

Still Making Progress

Weighing in at 194 lbs.

Wow.

Feeling pretty good. Lifestyle choices, healthier living, and an active lifestyle are truly great things.

As I mentioned in previous posts, I have dropped weight at a healthy pace. A little over a month ago, I was sporting a hefty 216lbs on the weigh scale.

Thats 22 pounds lost in a little over 5 weeks.

How am I doing it?

Light calisthenics, lotsa walking, and behaving like a fit person.

No diets. They don't work.

Simple choices like eating whole grain foods and water rich foods rather than highly processed foods. It's a life style.

As an example, here is what I eat in a typical day:

Breakfast:

2-3 scrambled eggs,
coffee, fruit, and a whole grain slice of bread.

Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.

Lunch:

Greek Salad with Chicken breast, Soup, Fruit.

Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.

Dinner:

Roasted Chicken breast, vegetable, maybe a bean salad.

Snacks: Fruit or Vegetable. Eat till satisfied.

Oh and at least three bottles of water throughout the day.

It's working.

I will keep you posted.

W Network Expert

My wife entered my profile in to the W Network Expert Search contest.

Kind woman.

Anyways, suprisingly enough, I made the initial cut.

Check it out. Let me know what you think:

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197 lbs!!! Very Nice...

Making Progress.

Wooohoooo!

I started out at 216 lbs. I am now at 197 lbs.

Its been about a month.

How does that happen?

Like I said earlier, not by dieting (I think that's extremely unhealthy), nor by working out like crazy (gradual physical activity within moderation is preferable), but by mentoring physically fit people that I know.

What does that mean?

I try to behave exactly the same way a physically fit person behaves.

A healthy lifestyle is encouraged by making better choices that are in line with the way a fit person behaves.

Instead of opting for the junk food and highly processed white flour food products, choose water rich foods instead.

I am by confession, an emotional eater. LOL.

But it's true.

Hiding out in a bag of chips cause I feel down and out can be gratifying in the moment, but the consequenses are heavy. No pun intended.

Ever tried emotionally eating an apple? I don't know why, but no matter how hungry I am, I can't eat more than one apple in a sitting. It's as though it's got a built in gage to prevent me from over indulging.

I can emotionally eat 3 bags of chips and not even bat an eye.

Little choices such as these make a world of difference.

I will keep you posted.