Crap, I've plateaued. Since last week, I've gained 0.4 pounds—which doesn't really mean that I've gained a lot of weight, but it sure does mean I've quit losing it for a week. I hit this sort of thing when I dieted a few years ago and got fairly discouraged—but I've...
More important than the weight, however, is that the reality has set in. I'm really, really sick of protein shakes. Maybe it's because I've been having strawberry shakes, with strawberries added. Maybe it's because up until recently, I've been having four or five a day. Maybe it's because ultimately, they're...
Hey, it's time for another 20/20 update! As of my weigh-in this morning, I'm down over 15 pounds from my initial weight. I've dropped two notches in my belt, and I've replaced wheezing hikes up the staircase with ass-kicking runs at the gym. One thing that hasn't been the best...
I've got to get me a back-e-otomy!--Samson, Half Baked The reason I bring this up is that I've used that line often in the past whenever my back has been sore. Typically, it's lower back pain, and it happens when I'm lounging on the couch after a full day at...
I've learned a lot about exercising effectively. It's helped immensely in keeping me pushing the limits of my endurance, and to do so without exhausting myself. Most importantly, it's keeping me burning fat instead of glucose, which is terribly easy to do if you're not watching the numbers. Here's what...
