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Day 42, 6 weeks in!

still going strong, weighing in tomorrow.

Day 41

Got through, no major problems. A bit tired but it is manageable

Day 40

Breezed right through today, reading stoic texts has been quite inspiring. Maybe I will get a few of the quotes for the the quote thread.

Thanks Katie, Dr. Lewis

Susan, yes it is like we know “more”than the average person but it really is just a simple fact about the amount we are eating. I know people are obesity experts and get degrees for this kind of stuff (and are still overweight themselves). I know less than them but I’ve learned a practiced a key ability that works!

Day 39…[Read more]

Day 38

Still doing pretty dang good but I had a few slip ups by taking a taste of food that I was making. Part of me thinks that I can just relax around food like that and it won’t be a big deal but I see it as a possible slippery slope as it can just ramp up the hunger drive and get worse. I need to think of it as an unacceptable indulgence, at…[Read more]

36 and 37

So far so good! Down to 154 lbs now, just a little farther and I’m back to my lowest weight I’ve been. Just need patience above all things. Keeping busy reading and studying. I actually have quite a lot of energy during the day especially.

Days 34 and 35

Still going, excited for weigh in tomorrow

Heck yeah Becca, keep it going! if it’s drinks that tempt you just remember it’s the taste you’re looking for, not the extra carbon, so go for the diet stuff if it is so compelling. Also it’s possible to become fairly disenchanted even for diet stuff, to the point where just water will do, but it’s good to take down the cravings and temptations in…[Read more]

Ha  I know, it is so different this time. I think it all started with the strong resolve to “not freak out” and I’ve done all the things that help me stay calm and just be patient.

Day 32 and 33

still moving right along, keeping my schedule, keeping it going!

Days 30 and 31

Still making my way. No problems. Not much to say except, it gets very easy the further out you get it seems. Or at least, it can get pretty easy, probably because of the habits formed. I’m maintaining that determination to continue by staying calm through meditation and allowing the process to unfold. Patience and coffee are my…[Read more]

Day 29

Yep easy peazy, just keeping it going until the finish line.

27-28

Still good! Weighing in tomorrow. Coffee, meditate, repeat  ✌️

“‘Discipline’ is a difficult word for most of us. It conjures up images of somebody standing over you with a stick, telling you that you’re wrong. But self-discipline is different. It’s the skill of seeing through the hollow shouting of your own impulses and piercing their secret. They have no power over you. It’s all a show, a deception. Your…[Read more]

Me too!

Day 26

So far so good. No major difficulties. It’s a bit chilly lately, I’m glad I started when I did since I should be done and able to eat a little more when the major holidays hit. That means hot chocolate and things like hot soup to stave off the cold.

Eating this way even for just a little bit has catalyzed my meditation practice.…[Read more]

Day 25

Another day, more weight lost. Energy has been good, spirits are high. I’m just gonna keep checking in so people know I’m truckin’ along.

Yes I do parkour, for years now I’ve been fairly strong despite the bit of extra weight. Good luck to you too. Strength to weight ratio ftw!

Thanks guys

Day 24

Another relatively easy day, it’s getting boring and that’s good. I’ve been just delving into other things I’m interested in. temptations are at an all time minimum, patience is at the forefrunt.

Just saw that you were a pole dance instructor? Super cool! Some parkour people cross train with pole dance because of all the cool bar stuff. We have a bar scaffolding in our backyard to train on. It’s not quite the same but I get a sense of the energy it can take to do stuff. It gets even easier when you’re lighter though! I can swing from 1…[Read more]

Lol Dr. Lewis don’t lose many more weight!!!

Hi Raya! That’s good to hear and helps me push along knowing that I’m setting an example.

Day 22 & 23

Going strong still, making good food, getting the right kinds of habits, meditating a lot, coffee helps, figuring out the game plan for when I am done. My biggest challenge will be figuring out…[Read more]