Go You Chicken Fat, Go!


Have you seen the recent commercial for the new iPhone, the one that shows a bunch of people doing all sorts of exercising.  It has a rousing rendition of  the somewhat patriotic song "Go You Chicken Fat, Go!"  When I first heard it I was shocked, how could this be...the song that was the bane … Continue reading Go You Chicken Fat, Go!

I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times


Tell us about one thing (or more) that you promised yourself you’d accomplish by the end of the year. How would you feel once you do? What if you don’t? On more than one occasion, in fact probably more than 100 times, I've declared that "I'm going to lose this weight!"  I thought by asserting my … Continue reading I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times

One Workout Away


I went to the gym yesterday.  I haven't been in months and haven't been regularly in a several years.  Finally, I feel like going; I'm not sure if I've found the right dose of Synthroid or vitamin D, or because I'm eating differently and have more energy throughout the day.  No matter, I'm going to ride … Continue reading One Workout Away

Take Charge, Today


After my recent annual check-up I decided that it's time. Time to take control, permanently, of what, when, how, how much and why I eat. Today after work I visited a medical weight loss practice.  An interesting approach, there is a primary care doc whose specialty is bariatric medicine, two nutritionists, two PA's and two … Continue reading Take Charge, Today