:: Free 2 Be :: the Odyssey ::

This time I’m heading to Colorado for a few weeks or months. Will get to spend some family time, and hope to be mutually inspired with my DDIL to eat right and exercise, among other things.
This week will be hectic as I need to replace myself at work, prepare for an indefinite stay, and, basically [...]

Do know when I plan to be back again: Tuesday, October 28. Heading for the Ozark Mountains and Branson, Missouri.
I’m flying out Wednesday morning and have no idea how I will handle it. I may not even try to eat on program, just make good choices for where I am. I’m thinking I would like [...]

A month ago, I was having trouble getting myself to walk a mile. Here is this month’s exercise ticker:

You can see what I’ve been doing by reading the “Track” posts, here…

My apologies to all of you whose comments I’ve not yet responded to. I appreciate them and your thoughts are so encouraging and your suggestions are so helpful! I really do want to get back to each of you. I will, I will, I will.
Meanwhile, I am still doing my food but there is a [...]

ANALYSIS Sept. 18
ACTUAL
RECOMMENDED

CALORIES
2009
1700 - 2000

CARBS
243g
200 - 300 g

FAT
80g
40 - 75 g

PROTEIN
122g
45 - 160 g

FIBER
38g
> 25 g

ANALYSIS Sept. 19
ACTUAL
RECOMMENDED

CALORIES
1990
1700 - 2000

CARBS
236g
200 - 300 g

FAT
87g
40 - 75 g

PROTEIN
119g
45 - 160 g

FIBER
50g
> 25 g

Getting a little carried away on the fats. It’s because of eating eggs, I think. But I really believe in eggs! Most of my fats [...]

Last week, I finished the 28-day plan part of the Flat Belly Diet. This week I’m in transition to a place where I can lose steadily for the long-term. Here is my food analysis for the last two days. I had gotten sloppy, and not kept track, but realized I’ll never know why I’m losing [...]

Eileen took the first Epiphany post seriously and went right out and changed her life. Read all about it:
Eileen Dover, touched toes
It’s changing my life, too. Anyone else have any changes to report?
 

Whoa. I am so grateful to be in the place I am, getting back into my beloved crossfit. I can’t believe how much I like this workout system. No, it’s better than that. I truly love it! And the comraderie and support is second to none - present company exempted, of course. =)
You guys are [...]

I’ve added a new page to track GOALS so I can go back and read through them and see how far I’ve come! See above, orange letters.
In addition, we now have a series of tickers added to the WEIGH-IN page (also above), so we can watch me march accross the page to victory!

Finishing the 28-day plan on the Flat Belly Diet was my mini-goal #2, so it feels pretty strange that I now have only 2 days to go. If you read yesterday’s post, you know my 4th week weigh-in was a bit of a disappointment. But I am glad to be still on it and know [...]

The only plan I had today was to meet my brother for brunch since he had to come to town to drop a friend at the airport. And, turns out he is dieting again, so what do you think we talked about. ;->
Yes, and a great time was had by both.
I had really wanted to [...]

What I’m celebrating today is 3 whole weeks on the Flat Belly Diet.
I have 11 days to go on the 28-day plan (so many numbers! lol) and then we re-think it. I’m thinking raise the calories, for sure if I start exercising. I’m not hungry at all but just know my body needs a little more [...]