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Come On Truckers! Let's Do It!
This is a shout out to my fellow truckers who may be lurking on the site. Let's do it! I parked at the Flying J here on I-71 north of Columbus Ohio this afternoon. I immediately got out and did a quick 16 minute walk (.75 mile) just to stretch my legs. Over the course of the time I have been here today I have spotted no…
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My Alternative To Smoking
We all know that cigarettes are bad for us. I smoked for more than 35 years eventually smoking three packs a day. Way too much and very unhealthy. For me just quitting cold turkey was not a good option as every time I've tried to do so it triggered my IBS big time. The best alternative for me has been vapor, aka electronic…
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The Journey Continues
I really haven't been tracking my weight all that much. Just going by body size. This photo shows how much excess I cut from my belt again today.
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A New, Smaller Pair Of Jeans
Today I bought a pair of size 36 jeans for the first time in decades. They fit, even over thermals. I was a bit concerned they might be a bit snug, but even over the thermals they fit just right, which means they are a tad loose without the thermals. I have now gone from a size 42 waist to a size 36 . Needless to say I am…
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The Pay Off
One year ago I went for my required D.O.T. physical to be medically re-certified to drive a commercial vehicle. At that time my blood pressure was above the maximum allowed and I was given 90 days to get it down or lose my certification to drive. My blood sugar was also borderline. I managed to just barely get the blood…
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Weight Loss Graph
My weight loss graph for the past 6 months. I'm pretty happy with it.
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A Small NSV
I have a lot of time to kill before I can deliver my next stop in New Orleans tomorrow so after lunch I decided to get in some walking. There is a large shopping center on the other side of the interstate from the truck stop and I decided that would be a good place to do some walking. I set up my Nike + GPS watch and the…
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I'm Such A Geek
Today I bought a copy of The Hunger Games. Instead of just watching it on one of my laptops I am ripping it on my Linux machine, using Handbrake, so I can copy it over and watch it on my Asus Transformer tablet. I like to relax after a long day of driving by visiting some local pub and I usually carry the tablet with me.…
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My First Visit To GNC
I am laid over waiting to pick up the rest of my load in Cleveland tomorrow. As I was driving to the only hotel close by that has truck parking I passed a GNC. It turned out it was only half a mile from the hotel so after lunch I decided to walk down there. I wanted to get some protein shake powder and had read a few…
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Fitness On The Road
I am currently parked at the TA truck stop in Bloomington, IL. I picked up a copy if their free magazine RoadKing and it so happens the feature story is about better diet and exercise for truckers on the road. The article itself is ok, but what I found really helpful is the chart in the back that shows which locations…
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Please Please Be My Friend
If you're not grumpy, irritable, mean, evil, a cat lover, an extraterrestrial, black, brown, white, yellow, green, or a cow tipper, please be my friend!
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My Pants Are Annoying Me!
When I started this quest I was wearing size 40 pants and they were kinda snug. The past few weeks I have been wearing size 38 pants. Now the 38 is falling down. Having to keep pulling up my pants is really, really annoying. At the same time, as annoying as it is, it also makes me smile a little. Just a little, it's still…
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Surprise NSV
Today I picked up a wrecked dump truck from an auction yard. Once they finally got it on my trailer the brakes didn't hold. My tractor was parked a couple of hundred yards away. I needed to put some lumber under the back tires so it didn't roll back off the trailer. I ran over to my truck, grabbed a piece of lumber, ran…
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Kinda Weird NSV
Ok, I know this is a kinda weird topic for a forum, even this one. I usually like to trim my toenails once a week after showering (once a week trimming not showering LOL). I was just doing so. For years I have blamed my bad back (instead of my fat belly) for having trouble being able to reach my feet to perform this…
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You Look Good!
I just ran into a woman I haven't seen in a few months. The first thing she said to me was "Hey, you look good! Have you lost weight?" Have to admit it made me feel pretty good.
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Something Of An NSV Today
I was loading and securing a bunch of stuff from a construction site today and at one point I realized I was pulling up my pants every few minutes. I tightened my belt to a new and as yet unused hole to keep them from falling down. Not a huge deal, but made me feel pretty good. One more hole and I will have to buy a new…
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I Refuse To Be Discouraged
I did my weekly weigh yesterday and saw zero change in my weight from the previous week. I got the exact same reading. It was a bit disappointing to be sure, but it doesn't discourage me a bit. At least I hadn't gained any. Instead, it just motivates me to pay even more attention to my goals and reassess what I have been…
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A Few Quotes To Consider
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. The only disability in life is a bad attitude Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow You always have a choice, even if it is only a choice of your attitude Positive anything is better than…
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Fat Man Standing...Progress Photos...Not Pretty
OK, shield your children's eyes so they don't have nightmares.. My progress photos to date. Taken 4/25/12: Taken today, 5/25/12: Also taken today.
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Changes In Morning Routine
This morning I realized that since I decided to drop the excess baggage around my middle my morning routine has changed a lot. It used to be I would get up, get washed up and assorted normal morning things, and hit the road. I would usually stop around 10:00 am or so and grab a bite of something, usually fried, and move on…
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Resistance Bands...Yes Or No?
I can't carry weights in my truck because, well, it's weight. I am thinking about starting a resistance band routine for toning and strength training. Are they worth the money? Any suggestions? I've been looking at the Gold's Gym stuff. Worth it? Not?
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Beginner Stretching Advice?
I am trying to work a little jogging into my exercise hoping to eventually work up to running. My legs, most especially the backs of my legs, are really tight. My shins also feel tight when I jog. They don't hurt like shin splints, just feel really tight. I am wondering if anyone may have some good advice for a beginner…
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Question For The Fitness Experts i.e. Athletes/Medical Folk
A question for the athletes and/or medical professionals amongst us. Just how much, fitness-wise, can a 50 year old man expect to accomplish? Right now my goal is to lose the excess weight to get healthier, and get somewhat more fit. But I have to admit that since I have started this I have had fantasies of actually…
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I Am No Longer On A Diet
When I first decided that I needed to get off my backside and do something about my weight and general state of unfitness, I approached it grudgingly and with the "I am on a diet" mentality. I viewed it as something I had to do, not as something I wanted to do. Yes, I wanted to lose the weight, sure. I just didn't want to…
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Ok, Now I Am A Believer
For years I had heard all the stuff encouraging regular exercise like the following and never quite believed it: If you exercise you'll have more energy. Me: No, I'll just be tired If you exercise you'll sleep better Me: Yeah, because I'll be exhausted If you exercise you'll have fewer aches and pains Me: No, I'll have…
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Wow, Great Shoes!
I have been doing my walking in an old pair of lightweight hiking shoes and my feet have been killing me. This morning I decided to visit the ****'s Sporting Goods down the street from my hotel. I am very glad I did. The young lady working the shoe department is a runner. Great luck for me. I explained to her that I needed…
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Water Filters
For the first time in my life I am now drinking a lot of water. All day long, with meals, etc. I avoid tap water because I travel all over the country and simply do not trust the tap water in many areas. I am finding that bottled water is costing me a small fortune. I am considering trying to save money by buying one of…
