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Anger and Irritability during Weight Loss
I just posted a new blog about some anger issues I am having recently. You can read it here: http://goo.gl/fb/gLT11 Are there other people here who have dealt with anger and irritability issues while trying to lose weight?
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The Fat Apron - A Secret Society
I posted a new thread on my blog about the Secret Society of the Apron. It is gross. Want to know what that is all about? Check it out: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/secret-of-the-apron/ Who else is dealing with this issue?
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for Losers.
Now now, don't get up in arms. I am a weight loser and I want to get into BJJ. Being told I couldn't because I was too big is motivating me to lose enough that I can. Read my post here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/ I am hoping to lose about 25 more pounds before hitting the local…
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Stuff Fat People Do
I just made a new post about a technique I call the "knee stretch" which I use to stretch my shirts out if they are feeling snug. Read it here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/stuff-fat-people-do-the-knee-stretch/ I plan to have a post a week about things that big people do that normal weight people…
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No Honor in Cheating - Cheat Days and the Wrong Mindset
Hey guys. I would love some feedback on my latest blog post about Cheat Days. I must admit that it may step on some peoples toes... http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/no-honor-in-cheating/ Let me know your thoughts...
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40 pounds lost in 2 1/2 months.
I posted my weekly weigh in today. I am 40 pounds down on week 10. I have been counting calories and exercising and not eating crap. How about some love! http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/weigh-in-week-10-7-14-2011/
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Where do you park?
How long will will you drive around looking for a parking spot before parking way out? Be a loser. Park in the back of the lot. http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/parking-for-losers/
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Broke under 300 lbs today.
So I have been on my weight loss journey for 9 weeks now. I have lost 37 pounds so far and today I went under 300 pounds. I am pretty proud of myself but I still have a long way to go. Just felt like sharing. You can read about today's weigh in at http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/weigh-in-week-9-7-7-2011/…
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Trying to get on CNN...
Hey guys. I am trying to get CNN to pick up the story about me supporting Louie's Kids, the non-profit that treats childhood obesity. Would you please go to the report and recommend it if you like it? Also if you are on twitter or facebook, please share it. Louie's Kids is a great non-profit and I am really trying to get…
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FREE BEER...
...is a huge temptation for me. :) I just posted my weekly weigh-in on my blog. I would love for you to read it and give feedback. If you dig it, please feel free to subscribe. http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/weigh-in-week-7-6-23-2011/
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Determining Target Heart Rate
I have seen several websites that talk about determining target heart rate, but they all say that it is just an estimate and for more specific THR info to consult an exercise physiologist or a personal trainer. Seems one would give a medical response while one would give results/experience response. Anyone have thoughts on…
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Making Your Weight Loss Public
I posted a new blog about why I am so shamelessly promoting my weight loss blog. Of course you have to go read it here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/a-business-no-one-knows-about/ Tell all of your friends. And tell them to tell their friends. We can win this fight if we all stick together and support…
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Pledge to Fight Childhood Obesity
Hey guys. This is a very big deal. Please take a look at the blog I just posted where I am pledging $5 for every pound that I lose to a non-profit that fights childhood obesity. http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/skin-in-the-game/ Childhood obesity is an epidemic in our country. I challenge you who are…
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My Biggest Loser Fail
I just posted a new blog about a previous attempt at losing weight. Check it out here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/my-biggest-loser-fail/ If you like the blog please subscribe and tell your friends! How many of you have had a serious attempt in the past at losing weight? Did you lose more than 30…
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This shirt now fits...
I had a great NSV this week when a shirt that did NOT fit last week DID fit this week. You can read about it here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/the-triumph-of-a-quasinew-shirt/ I am hoping to have more of these in the next few weeks.
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I like beer and I am a snob.
I just posted on my blog about how I am a beer snob so those low-carb beers just won't cut it for me. (read about it here: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/2011/05/challenges-i-like-beer-and-im-a-snob/ ) What are your biggest temptations in trying to lose weight? (ps- my second one is country ham biscuits!)
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Who is using a heart rate monitor?
Who here is using a heart rate monitor to track calories burned? I just bought one but haven't even put it on yet. Thoughts?
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Irrational Fear of the Gym
I have a weird fear of going to the gym. I talk about it in my latest blog post. Check it out: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/weight-for-me/ Does anyone have any stories about irrational fears and weight loss?
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Success Lowering LDL with Niacin?
Anyone using Niacin to lower LDL and raise HDL? Any success stories?
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Do You Fit on a Roller Coaster?
I just posted a new blog about my experience recently at Disney and Harry Potter World. You can read it here: http://goo.gl/pcw2b How many of you guys have been denied at amusement parks because of your size?
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Which elliptical to buy?
I am thinking of buying an elliptical trainer for my house. A friend gave me an old nordic trac one but it is lound and annoying. No wonder she gave it up out of the kindness of her heart. At least she didnt charge me for it! I am looking at the Sole E25. It has good reviews. Any other thoughts?
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Seat Belt Extender
Hey folks. I just posted a new blog about my fear of the seat belt extender on airplanes. You can read it here: http://goo.gl/6Cbkt Anyone have funny experiences with the seat belt extender?
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Bariatric Surgery Consultation
Hey folks. I just posted a new blog about how I once had a consultation for gastric bypass. Take a read if you dare: http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/bariatric-consultation/ Don't forget to subscribe to the blog! Have any of you ever thought about surgery? Have any of you actually had it?
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"Watching What You Eat?" BS
I just posted on my blog my thought on the phrase "watching what you eat." Check it out! http://www.businessoflosingweight.com/losingweight/watching-what-you-eat/ Do you guys actually count calories or are you just "watching what you eat"?
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Too Big to Surf
One of my biggest motivations for losing 100 pounds or more is so that I can start surfing (again). I used to surf in high school and then went to college in the mountains. By the time I got back home I was pretty much too big to do it. No board shall hold me! Anyone here surf? Any big boys out there shredding? What are…
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Jello everybody. Fresh meat here.
Howdy folks. I am Hank. I am on a mission to lose 100 pounds or more. I am using my website www.businessoflosingweight.com to keep a public record of my journey. (the URL my seem like a scheme or link to a financial gain site but I assure you it is not - take a read and you will get it...) I will be using MyFitnessPal.com…
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First Weigh In Success Story
On the path to losing over 100 pounds. Well I have been on my new endeavor for one week and had my first weigh in this morning after setting a benchmark last week of 334.6 lbs. I weighed in this morning at 324.2 lbs for a net loss of 10.4 lbs! I know that that type of huge loss will not be the norm but it feel good to get…
