What's the secret to exercising every single day for six years? Just do it!
From Eileen: In a little more than a week, I will be coming up on my six-year anniversary of exercising every single day. I know! I can’t believe it myself.
And while I sometimes joke that given the work I have put into this, I should look a lot better than I do, I have to say I have never felt better. I wish I had started this whole crazy thing 30 years ago!
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From Joe: If you are looking for a diet plan you can follow for the long haul, Meghan Casserly at Forbes.com suggests you should check out the new Consumer Reports evaluation of diet programs:
When looking to lose weight, there are a number of serious–and not-so-serious–issues to consider: Will the food taste bad? Will I always be hungry? Will I go broke buying into a meal plan? Will it be convenient? Will I still get to eat out with friends? But for most of us, the bottom line is this: Will I be able to lose weight and keep it off?
Gerry gives all the credit for her weight loss to her trainer, Tony.
From Gerry: Me!
I didn’t actually win the 2011 Fittest Loser Challenge, but I’m doing a victory dance all the same.
In 12 weeks, I lost 36 pounds. My body age went from an astounding get-your-papers-in-order-to-sign-up-for-Social-Security 60 years to an amazing 42 years of age.
Or, as my husband put it, “From menopause to trophy wife in just 12 weeks.”
Bob lost 78 pounds or 26.4 percent of his body weight. Way to go, Bob! We are all so proud of you.
From Eileen: Find out who has won the 12-week weigh loss competition 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane in Schaumburg. You’re all invited!
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Four out of five contestants, plus Our Fittest Loser, Gerry, at the last Fittest Loser Boot Camp.
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From Gerry: I really appreciated Joe’s recent post and his suggestion about the “part of me” approach to facing the weight-loss challenge. The “bad” part has been with me so long, its voice is very familiar. And I’ve recognized over these last few months, just how powerful it is and how long I’ve been listening to it. The “good” part of me is more like a new acquaintance … bringing interesting ideas and a fresh perspective. I’m very tentative about the good part … not sure if it’s telling the truth.
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From Kristen: Three months ago, I weighed 270 pounds and had never run a full mile in my life. Today, I weigh 228 pounds and I just ran my first 5K! I am loving my new life. For pictures and a full report, visit http://startingthisminute.wordpress.com.
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