This week’s update is that there is no real update – because I haven’t lost any more weight. I’ve hit a frustrating plateau. I’ve been stuck on the same weight for three weeks. I guess it’s good news that I’ve not gained any weight, but that isn’t the goal right now. The lesson I’ve learned… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 3.04.2015
One morning this week I met several of our staff for breakfast at Cracker Barrel and I was faced with the choice of what to order. Was I going to be “good” or was I going to be “bad.” Yes, there are some lower calorie items on the Cracker Barrel menu. But there are a… Read More »
Losing Weight Update, Snow, & Jacqueline Returns to Italy
The past week was a tough one for losing weight because I was out of my normal routine so much. Since it was the last week here for Jacqueline and her family, we celebrated with: a farewell meal with her in-laws, who also live in Rock Hill a birthday party for Liam, with cake and… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 2.18.2015
Well – there’s not much to say this week. It was a flat week. No weight lost and no weight gained. I guess it’s sort of like the proverbial glass half-full vs. half-empty debate. I know from losing the first 50 pounds there will be weeks like this. The key is to not get discouraged… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 2.12.2015
I’m one day late posting this weekly update on my weight loss and I’m also up one pound. While I regret being a day late, I actually feel pretty good about gaining the pound. You’ll remember that I lost seven pounds the first week – which is a lot of weight to lose in one… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 2.04.2015
This is my first weekly update on my journey to losing another 20 pounds. As I mentioned Sunday, I got off to an unexpected really good start – because I was sick most of last week. Unable to eat much, I lost seven pounds. My challenge this week will be maintaining that weight loss since… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 1.28.2015
Here we go – this is the first of my weekly posts dealing with our weight loss challenge. As most of you know, I lost 50 lbs and have maintained my current weight for over a year. Now I’m convicted by the Lord to lose another 20 pounds. Sunday I challenged others in the congregation… Read More »