I have eaten for so many reasons that have nothing to do with being hungry.  Boredom is a big one, get bored and eat something to pass the time (then pass out).  I wonder how many feelings I try to mask by eating.  Stress, a great big issue is another reason i have eaten.  Fear, anger, hurt, worry.  The list is endless.  The challenge, to find ways ( Read more... )

So, here's the age old dilemma for big boys.  I have dieted so many times and been so many sizes.  The good news i have clothes for the next few months as i lose weight.  The question is, as things get too big do you give them away or put them in storage just in case.  I have chosen to give them away quickly, as I do not plan on going backwards.  ( Read more... )

Well, if i was doing the standard reboot of 15 days i would be done with juicing.  I decided to extend my reboot to 21 days.  "They" say that you can break any habit if you don't do it for 21 days.  Binge eating, mostly sugary foods and refined carbs with a big measure of bacon is the habit i am trying to break.  I don't think i ever binged on ( Read more... )

Yesterday was father's day.  My three kids, one of Mark's sons were coming over for lunch and the pool.  I was concerned how we would do preparing and serving a full lunch considering i am just juicing, and mark is eating only fruits, veggies, nuts and beans.  We did amazingly well, i think because we were working together.  Fortunately the kids ( Read more... )

Listened to a very interesting interview on outQ, Larry Flick interviewing Sarah Ferguson.  They discussed how our overeating and our weight cover up things that we are afraid to feel.  The feeling often that we think we are not good enough.  The weight is a cover to keep others from seeing the real us, which we think is defective.  We think that ( Read more... )

Day 11, and feeling great.  My daughter Rebecca, who i havent seen since December just flew in and came by to visit.  My son Lee also.  Ok, so, i wish i could have taken them to lunch, but all i can have is juice.  We visited at the office, and on the deck.  They know i am doing this for my health ( Read more... )

Thoughts become words, words become actions, actions become habits, habits become character, character becomes destiny.
I read a blog this morning on huffington post about getting over the fear of losing weight and the fear of failing to succeed.  I have been dealing with the fear of failing to succeed for a long time, as i've tried 100's of times, ( Read more... )

day 9, wow, this is really happening.  feeling pretty good actually.  a little tired still, but i was tired always before i started my juice fast ( Read more... )

amazingly, last night completed the first week of my juice fast.  clothes that were tucked away in a storage bin have already been brought out and tried on.  the change is amazing considering it is just one week.  i have more energy, and more hope.  i can do this, i really can ( Read more... )

i woke up this morning full of hope.  day three on my journey.  feeling a little better than yesterday.  I know i expected to go through withdrawal, but yesterday was killer.  it is really helping me that mark is going through this with me, at least for the beginning few weeks.  he's the best..husband..ever.