186 lbs and counting! Wooohooo!

That's 30lbs. 30 lbs of unhealthy flab. Gone.

It feels good.

Since making a public committment back in February, I have slowly and methodically lost the weight.

Very Simply Too.

More water rich foods. More physical activity.

That's it.

Most importantly, I have made a committment to mimic and model those folks I know who are physically fit and remain at their ideal weight.

No diets. Barf.

I firmly believe that if there is anything you want in life, just find a mentor or role model that is achieving those goals and behave as they do. Think as they do.

You will likely get what they get. You will likely have what they have.

Pretty cool.

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.

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Kind woman.

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