Dec 4, 2022 Day 3 270.2lbs
Today did NOT go as planned. I’d planned to make a food habit of potato and salad, that didn’t happen. About 11am that latest batch of spuds were done in the oven. I pulled all 5 of the massive beasts and put one in a soup bowl to eat and the other 4 in a…
Dec 3, 2022 Day 1 270lbs
Yesterday wasn’t a banner day by any stretch. I sat here at the keys for about 9 hours working and watching videos when the day was done. Food wasn’t bad though. Had a big salad and boiled some white potatoes which were then smashed on a baking sheet and popped into the oven to get…
Dec 2, 2022 Day X 271 lbs.
Yup, you read that right, 271lbs 😦 OUCH. So, I think I’m not alone in that the events of 2020 and 2021 sent me for a huge loop around the sun, or two. And with that came the old habits of eating too much, eating things I shouldn’t, hating on myself for doing it which…
Day 72 238.8 lbs
I’ve been staying on the plan, about 98% of the time. That said I had had some pastry and chocolate and butter on cornbread. Yes, I said butter! There are times when there is no replacement for butter. Julia Child would tell you the same if she was alive. I find that the days I…
Day 63 239.5 lbs
I’m in shock actually. I took three steps on the scale this morning to let it sink in. What you see above is the lowest of the three, and the first step on the scale. The two after were 1 tenth of a pound higher, but it was consistent so I and taking the lowest…
Day 62 241.1 lbs
The numbers say I was a good boy yesterday, and I was. I heard once, and I forget where, but it was said that, “What we eat in private, we wear in public”. I can’t take credit for that because I didn’t write it, but that doesn’t make it any less true. My legs are…
Day 61 242.7 lbs
Only 3 tenths of a pound since last I wrote. I had a very fun race this weekend and wanted to be sure I wasn’t in too much of a calorie deficit to be at my best. I ran a personal best 5K at 35.28. It could have been faster and will be next time,…
Day 58 243.0 lbs
It’s Friday! And it started off great with a super weigh in, another low for the last 20 years. I have a 5k this weekend with my sister so I hope to be another pound lighter by Sunday morning, because every pound counts when you’re running or riding. I find that when I have time…
Day 54 243.7 lbs
1 pound a day. I can still hardly believe it. I haven’t been working hard to lose but I haven’t been working hard to gain or stay even either, and I’ve been sticking to the plan. The weight seems to keep falling off and I’m excited about it. Spent some time on the mountain bike…
Day 52 245.7 lbs
I’ve not been posting daily this last week, but today there are some things to say. I’ve not been 100% dedicated to the WFPB diet, but rather more like 95%. The other day my employer brought in food trucks and gelato. Needless to say I did indulge and enjoyed myself, baring any adventures into any…
Day 45 247 lbs
Yup, up 4 tenths. No worries though. I went for a good fast run last night and my hips hurt a bit today, so what’s going on is likely inflammation. I’ll give it today to calm down and tomorrow will likely be good, because I’ve been good. 🙂 Tried something very new last night, as…
Day 44 246.6 lbs
I was on such a roll, but the days of zero fat intake and stress on the job, all excuses indeed, lead me to a relaxing cocktail with Claire last evening. And this leads me to a theory about when our bodies actually burn fat. I think it’s while we sleep. Let’s dive into that…
Day 43 246.8 lbs
You see that right. I thought I didn’t so I stepped on the scale twice this morning, just to be sure. I waited about 10 min between those steps too. The same number came up! If you’ve ever known someone that’s struggled with their weight, or you struggle yourself, then you know the emotions when…
Day 42 249.3 lbs
1.4 lbs,.. you read that right,.. 1.4 lbs! That means whatever I’m doing is working and should be maintained! Day 2 of next to zero fat and no added fat to any food! No nuts or seeds of any kind, and all refined grains are out. I made a batch of chili last night, beans,…
Day 41 250.7 lbs
I’ve made no secret about bring on on the bike and running. I credit exactly zero of the weight lost to those activities, zero! If anything, the bike and running have increased my overall weight. So, how is the above number happening? Support! That’s how. Claire’s been so damn supporting while I’ve been struggling in…
Day 38 251.8 lbs
I’m calling this week FLAT! Flat like Kansas kinda flat, flat like a hatband kinda flat, no changes. What gives? What happened? Well,.. let’s examine that! This week I discovered that I like chocolate and walnuts, together, in my mouth at the same time. Chased by a rye old fashion no less. And for the…
Day 34 250.6 lbs
I know I was supposed to write a long blog this weekend, include some pics and the weight chart, etc. and that will happen. This weekend I got some news that I needed to spend some family time so that’s what I did. Friday evening I went out for a 5k after a tough week…
Day 31 253.0 lbs
21 pounds this month, 21 pounds in 31 days. I truly don’t know where the month went, it was here and now it’s gone. That really is it isn’t it. Time flies when we’re working at things and stands still while we’re waiting for the kettle to boil in the morning. Bringing it all into…
Day 30 253.7 lbs
Plus 4 tenths today. No big deal really,.. but what likely happened? I went for a good bike ride last evening and pushed a bit, which as we’ve seen from the running earlier this week causes my body to hold some fluids back and maintain my weight. No major biggie, because today I’ll stick to…
Day 29 253.3 lbs
I CROSSED OVER 20 POUNDS THIS MONTH! Yes, that was meant to be yelled, at the top of my damn lungs no less. 20.8 lbs as of today and there are two days left in the month. The goal was 20, and that has been achieved! It is truly amazing to me! I’ll do a…
Day 28 255.0 lbs
Despite having run yesterday, and eaten very little, I gained 2 tenths of a pound. While this might feel really bad, even infuriating for a moment. I had to remind myself that running can make your body retain some level of fluid and only once the body gets the hint that everything is OK, no…
Day 27 254.8 lbs
Today is Monday and I had a pretty darn good weekend of eating and biking. As of this morning I am 7 tenths of a pound away from a full 20 pound loss this month. I will not deviate from the plan and that 20 pound mark in one calendar month will be mine! I…
Day 24 256.7 lbs
4 tenths of a pound, that’s all for yesterday. It’s not up, but rather down. the trend is good so despite my propensity to complain about that small a loss, I have hope for the weekend and a good relaxing mountain bike ride. I have a good weekend coming where I should be able to…
Day 23 257.1 lbs
Today is a great day! Why? Because I’ve come now within 10 pounds of my 10 year lowest weight. And this time it’s all diet! Last time it was all exercise, more than 100 miles every week on the bike. While I loved the 100 mile weeks, truly! It doesn’t compare to this time. Again,…
Day 22 257.9 lbs
Yesterday was a good day by all accounts. Sticking to the plan is yielding results I had only dreamed about in previous attempts. I want to put something into this writing so nobody can ever say I didn’t document this. This is MY ACCOUNT of what is going on with my experiment eating a whole…
Day 21 259.0 lbs
What? No loss over the weekend? What happened?? This weekend was a rare and appropriate deviation from the plan. Every year some of my oldest friends and I go to the Barrett Jackson auto auction in Scottsdale and relax, catch up and watch other people spend millions on cars they don’t need and will likely…
Day 17 259.0 lbs
Finally broke the 260 mark! That makes 15.1 lbs this month according to withing app. My lowest weight since 2013 has been 247.3 and then I was riding more than 100 miles every week on the bike, and trying hard to get lean. That means one thing, this is AMAZING! What have I learned? I…
Day 16 260.4 lbs
Ugh! That’s what I say to this days weigh in. 2 tenths of a pound yesterday, and I thought I was so good and stuck to my plan. No reason to abandon all though. Yesterday I listened to Dr. Fuhrmans book. “Eat to Live”. In that he lays out a more aggressive weight loss plan…
Day 15 260.6 lbs
6 tenths of a pound yesterday. I’ll take that! Not my best day by far but certainly not the worst. I feel like I’m trying to tailor this into a plan I can work with forever already. I guess that’s because I am. That said, I have to remain focused on being rid of the…
Day 14 261.2 lbs
Lost nothing yesterday, ate my way to zero. I’ve deviated from the Cray-Ray Winter hypothesis and it’s showing on the scale. Yesterday I ate 3 oat clusters, a bowl of beans and a bowl of corn and a big-arse salad! I also took a 3 mile jog/walk at a HR in zone 2. That, according…
Day 13 261.2 lbs
It has been 13 days now and according to the withing app on my phone I’ve lost 12.9 lbs this month, and half a pound yesterday. The wfpb way seems to be the way towards getting to what would be a normal body weight. How did it take so long to find this way of…
Day 12 261.7 lbs
Yup, that’s right! Stress relief is a huge factor in how your body holds weight. More stress in general equals more weight, at least for me it does. That makes 12 and a half pounds the month of January alone, added to a couple last month and I’m down almost 15 real world, scale tipping…
Day 11 264.5 lbs
Yup, that’s an increase you see up there. Sad but true. It’s Saturday AM and last night, against better judgement I went out for a whiskey with Claire. One turned into 3 hanging some people and before we knew it it was late at night and we’d missed any real chance at dinner. The waking…
Day 10 263.6 lbs
Zero, ziltch, nada,.. OUCH! I had to be prepared for days like this to come. Days when you know that yesterday you were less than perfect, and I was. Still on WFPB diet, 100%, still eating nothing that wasn’t almost raw except a massive lot of mashies in the evening. I ate all day yesterday!…
Day 9 263.6 lbs
9 tenths of a pound! Total weight lost this year comes to 10.6 lbs. It’s the morning of Jan 9th, 2020 and that makes 10.6 lbs in 8 days. I have to say, I’m in shock. Shock because this has been a regimen that I’ve not had too much trouble handing. Not overly hungry, and…
Day 8 264.5 lbs
One thing changed yesterday, one! I didn’t do the cold shower thing. That’s really all I can attribute to the missing 3 tenths of a pound. My experience is still in the range of good though, maybe even better than good, so I see no reason to stray from the path. Disappointed? Yes! Going to…
Day 7 265.0 lbs
Yesterday, I ate an Apple, an Orange, a small handful of cashews, a few walnuts and about 4 potatoes. The result, .8 lbs! Hungry? Nope! Not really. That makes 9.1 lbs this month, in 6 days of working at this, claiming this is a potato famine all while really being Whole-Food-Plant-Based in my mind. I…
Day 6 265.8 lbs
1.3 pound yesterday! Holy crap! Half a pound better than yesterday and blowing away the 8 tenths daily expected. I’m absolutely astounded! Yesterday morning I got curious. I take pics daily in a full length mirror I bough specifically for this. I didn’t use to take pictures every time I was trying to lose weight,…
Day 5 267.1 lbs
8 tenths of a pound. I am happy about this, really! I deviated yesterday and had 2 pieces of fruit, an orange and a banana. And a small handful of walnuts! When I watched Ray Cronise on a podcast not long ago, while doing research, he said people in his coaching program lose from 6…
Day 4 267.9 lbs
Today I watched a video on BP from Dr. Robert Baron of UC Medical center and realized I’ve been taking my BP all wrong. This is sad because I thought I had a real problem. If you do something that makes you feel like you have a bad problem on your hands, but then you…
Day 3 268.7
Date BP Weight Loss 1 Jan 2020 158/93 274.1 0 2 Jan 2020 139/83 271.1 3 3 Jan 2020 140/83 268.7 2.4 Yesterday was boring as can be while still alive. I ate only 2 large russets and a carrot from my garden. The weight loss tally is good, so that’s very motivating. I’m beginning…
Day 2 271.1lbs
Date BP Weight Loss 1 January 2020 159/93 274.1 0 2 January 2020 134/83 271.1 3 Yesterday, I wrote a long post on what I’m trying to lose weight. I should add that I have a withings scale and a BP cuff that uses my wrist. I started taking my BP a couple days beforehand…
Setting It all Up
How did this happen? Have you ever opened your eyes one morning and wondered how something happened? Something that’s in your face every day, something you’ve maybe denied has been happening for years, or something you’ve become some used to that now seems to be a real problem? That’s happened to me,.. at 274.1 lbs…
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