Monthly Archives: July 2008

07-31-08 – Right back on track

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Paul

When I woke up this morning, I felt lousy.  I was expecting it after last night’s take-out Chinese binge.  I had a real food hangover.  You know how you feel the morning after overeating?  It’s almost like a real hangover.  … Continue reading →

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07-30-08 – I blew it tonight

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Paul

I guess I have to say that the evil little voice won today’s little battle.  I was saying in last night’s post that the voice was being vocal, and it was even more so today.  I was hungry all day … Continue reading →

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07-29-08 – Every day’s a little battle

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Paul

I sometimes feel as though I’m at war with myself.  I don’t mean that in a bad way; I mean it to be positive.  The only person who can work on my health and weight issues is me.  The only … Continue reading →

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07-28-08 – Healthy You Challenge Update

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Paul

I had a mostly good week this week.  I cheated on my eating plan on Friday night and ended up consuming over 2600 calories, way over my 2000-calorie limit.  But, I got right back on the bandwagon Saturday morning, and … Continue reading →

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07-27-08 – Another hill climb tonight

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Paul

I made it all the way up the hill again on my walk tonight.  That’s the third time in the past week that I’ve made it to the top, and it’s gotten just a little bit easier each time.  I’m … Continue reading →

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07-24-08 – Made it up the hill tonight

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Paul

“What has passed and cannot be prevented should not be grieved for.” BIG ELK, MAHA CHIEF, from Commonplace Book of Prose, 1830 I’m reading a book entitled Forgive for Good by Dr. Fred Luskin, and that quote leads off one … Continue reading →

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07-23-08 – A close call

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Paul

Today has been one of those days in which I feel hungry constantly.  I don’t know why, but I’ve felt hungry all day long.  I keep some whole-grain pretzel sticks in individual snack bags in one of my desk drawers … Continue reading →

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Short Film

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Paul

Here is a link to view a short film that won a prize at the Cannes Film Festival.  It only runs about 6 minutes, and it’s very uplifting.  Take a few minutes to watch it.  It’s called “HISTORIA DE UN … Continue reading →

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07-22-08 – Not quite as good today

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Paul

I think I may have overdone it just a little last night with the walking.  I’ve been a little sore all day today, and tonight, I didn’t go out for a walk at all.  I made the excuse to myself … Continue reading →

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Healthy You Challenge Update

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Paul

I have two major achievements to report this week! First of all, the non-scale achievement – I live at an apartment complex called “Top of the Hill”. As you may imagine, it’s on the top of a hill. On one … Continue reading →

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