Petey Boy and his Family's journey to a simpler, healthier and more sustainable life.
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I started a weight loss journey on started May 17th, 2011. Each week I thought I’d weigh in and let y’all know how I was doing. By week 6 I stopped recording… because by week 8 I wasn’t losing weight or actively trying. BUT, wouldn’t you know it, I’ve started to try again. And I’m down to 299lbs. (started at 324). This is a large milestone and is very motivating....
NPR put together a great little video showing population growth in a clever way. [via reddit]...
This about sums up my exercise regime. Work drains my energy. How do I break the cycle?...
I am on a weight loss journey that I started May 17th. Each week I weigh in and let ya’ll know how I’m doing. If you’d like more frequent updates, follow me on Twitter. Where I’m at (324 starting): Weight: 320lbs. How it is going It isn’t. I haven’t exercised since week 2… yikes! I’ve only lasted 2 weeks… and i haven’t done anything in a month. Dang! I have...
Clearly, different foods have different effects on our body. They can enhance or detract nearly every organ. Since I am in the game of improving my health, I was curious about how to help my favorite body part; my brain. Ecosalon has a great list of 20 smartest foods on earth. At the top of the list is my most favorite food of all time, Avocado! Start each day with...
I am on a weight loss journey that I started May 17th. Each week I weigh in and let ya’ll know how I’m doing. If you’d like more frequent updates, follow me on Twitter. Where I’m at (324 starting): Weight: 320.4lbs. (1.6 pound week loss) How it is going Well, things have become hectic around here and I’ve lost the exercise priority. Meaning, I have exercised at all. To my surprise though,...
I am on a weight loss journey that I started May 17th. Each week I weigh in and let ya’ll know how I’m doing. If you’d like more frequent updates, follow me on Twitter. Where I’m at: Weight: 322lbs. (zero-pound loss) How it is going No loss this week. <sadface> I’ve done the elliptical twice since last week… and ran/walked with Abby yesterday. I don’t think the elliptical is giving...
I am on a weight loss journey that I started May 17th. Each week I weigh in and let ya’ll know how I’m doing. If you’d like more frequent updates, follow us on Twitter. Where I’m at: Weight: 322lbs. (two-pound loss) How it is going Off to a weak start. It can only get better. The two-pound loss could be anything; time of day, electric scale faultiness, less clothes. So,...
There are so many reason that I am (let us not beat around the bush) obese. Genes, over-eating, sedentary lifestyle, but probably the biggest reason I’m fat is because I’m pretty much okay with it. I am confident. I have a beautiful wife. I have great friends. Simply put, being fat hasn’t really had strong negative consequences. I just had this discussion with Abby. I know in my head that...
I have a standing desk at work… because I’ve read that sitting for a long time is bad. Just how bad was never spelled out so well as in the infographic below from medical billing and coding. Unfortunately, my desk at work also has a tall chair, as you can see in the photo above. Having the desk and chair probably even each other out, I probably stand at my...