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How to celebrate?
So - good news - just got my second book contract signed today. Yay - first one was fun, this one is gonna be awesome. It's time to celebrate... except... I don't know how to do it... My previous celebrations were either to go out with a few friends to the bar, go by myself and drink lots so I could talk to someone that is…
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Any tips for overweight exercisers? Gear, process, etc?
So here's the problem. You can go to running stores and talk to skinny friends, but, they don't have the unique insight that is required when you're very overweight and trying to exercise. For example, I mentioned to one friend that I got really thirsty when walking, so he mentioned a hydration pack belt system. Only…
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Water intake question
So I tracked my water 2 days for half a day. EAch time I had at least 8 cups if not more. I've been working out, and I generally sweat way too much anyway (330 lbs, 57" round stomach). But here's my question - is it pointless to try to track all the water? I have no doubt that I am drinking at least 2x the recommended…
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How does tracking your food affect your eating?
I thought it was crazy - I've heard for years that tracking your food is the only way to go. Well, I'm a bit stubborn (so stubborn that I've been able to carry around this extra weight for way too long - that'll show 'em!) - I'm so stubborn that I put off doing that for a LONG time. Until now. Also helps: barcode scanner.…
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Crotchety old man needs help from you whipper-snappers ;)
Hi - I'm Aaron, I'm 30 (ok, so just that extra dude I'm hauling wrapped around my midsection makes me FEEL older), in the Milwaukee area and decided I have two choices right now: a) mmm left over steak or b) introduce myself, spend many more minutes writing/then deleting/then rewriting this message - and by that time, its…
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New Berlin - slow walker - but I want to be fast!
Hey all, I live / work in New Berlin. I find that I barely get down-town or anywhere more than say 10 minutes away from my house. Most things I need are right here! But, let's just ignore that hermit-crab thought for now, and let me ask: Anyone in the new berlin area needing a walking partner? I'm not super fast, I don't…
