Good Bye 240-Pounds.

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 231.6-Pounds.
You read that right...

What's responsible for this shift in weight? I have been avoiding most carbohydrates, with the exception of the sugar that is in my yogurt.

I have been drinking smaller portions of the juices. I have avoided sugary soda mostly, and the French Fries.

I have kept myself hungry. That's right, around 4-5 PM I get hungry... I stay that way, I might eat a yogurt, or drink a glass of milk. That's all I do. So far it's working.

I wrote up there good bye 240-Pounds. Well, that's for now. That is unless I get fed up and quit working at losing more weigth. Only, I feel pretty good like this. I am going to keep at it.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Steady As She Goes... Slow Weight Reduction

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 232.4-Pounds.
You read that right.

Let me tell you even a better story. My brother lost 90-Pounds over the last four years. It started with giving up his 2 liter bottle of Coke, and Dr. Pepper. He finally gave up all soda because he went in to see the doctor and his blood sugar was up over 200. Now he has his blood sugar down to 160. And he is down to just about 240-Pounds. That's amazing he's just about the same weight as I am. But, he is a big boy and he can afford to be a few more pounds than I am.

I have some thoughts as to what you can do to lose weight. First you know the  weight you want to attain. If you want to lose 40-pounds then you have to plan to lose 40-pounds.
You have to figure out how long you think you will need to lose 40-Pounds. You have to figure out how to stabilize your food consumption. The only way you can do that is keep a written diary of everything you eat and drink; juices, sodas, milk, etc..

Most of all you have to have resolve to take action on a plan of action. You have to begin acting on your plan, by taking action to reduce your food consumption.

And don't think you have to give up every delicious thing you eat. I had two small bear claws over the weekend. I had a waffle with syrup and butter. Not more than an hour ago I had chocolate given to me from some woman on the bus. Now, after having that, I have to cut something out later that I am going to eat.

You have to eat less, which is what I always write. And it's not easy to do, especially when you might be feeling hungry.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

I Am Happy... I Flew Bind Without My Scale

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Scale weighing in at 235-Pounds.

I am so happy with this. Remember just Friday I said I was going to be without my scale. I went out of town and wondered will I have the will power to do the right things to keep off those pounds? Or, was I going to come back to town and find out I gained a lot more weight?

I didn't know... I used to bring my scale with me. But, this new scale has a tempered glass plate on it and it seem to be a lot more delicate than my last scale was.
Therefore I decided not to bring the scale.

I was out of town, so the temptation to over eat seems to be greater. Well, I relied on the "Keep Hungry Scale." (That's something I just made up.)

Yeah, I ate breakfast, and tried to keep it down to small portions. Do you remember I said I was eating the small bear claws? I was eating smaller portions of everything. And then when I went out to eat at let's say the McDonalds, I skipped the French Fries and the Soda Drinks. I just drank water.

When I went out for the super bowl at the Ruby Tuesdays I did not drink any soda, booze or beer like everyone else. I don't drink out on the road at all anyway because I never know when I need to fire up the bus and move it. It just doesn't pay to be drinking and then have that kind of responsibility.

All the time though, I kept making sure that I walked away hungry. I had some scrambled eggs, a couple sausages, some juice, and maybe a yogurt. One day I had a waffle with syrup...

So I made sure I ate and didn't stuff myself. In the evening I would have a hamburger or chicken sandwich. I also had one too many cups of hot cider.

All, in all though, the fat man is happy I came in at just 0.8 pounds more than when I left.

Right now, I am sitting here feeling really rumbly in my tumbly. I am thinking about what to eat for supper...

Any way I think the weekend was a success. For you who are normal and don't worry about packing on the pounds; LUCKY YOU...

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at  ??????????

I won't know until Tuesday... In the mean time I thought that I would tell something I have been thinking.

Years ago when I was a boy, my dad watched a hunting program where the hunters would go out and get wild game. The show didn't last long.... I think it was because even 40 years ago the liberals were infiltrating and making trouble for anyone who shot animals and used a gun.

I remember the men on that show were of normal weights, and looked fit...

Well, I am in a hotel and I have been flipping through the channels. I stopped on this one hunting show where the host is particularly highlighted along with his wife, and two sons.

I noticed something about the guy, and his guides. They were all very over weight. I noticed his two boys were chubby, along with his wife....

And I wonder what, what is the cause?  It's easy: We eat too much.  Along with that we eat the wrong things.  We pound the carbohydrates, without the thought that one day we'll wake up and face a doctors report for type II diabetes.

What's the solution? Cut your portions. I am not saying don't eat mashed potatos... I am not saying don't eat that roll. But, this morning I ate in the little area at the hotel, at the continental breakfast.
When I reached in for a sweet roll, I noticed that the bear claw I was reaching for was 1/3 or less than one I would get at a donut store. I also noticed all the yogurt containers were less than half the size of a six ounce container. Now, the hotel does it for the sake of economy. But, it benefits us in that we really don't need those big donuts, or rolls.

I hate to say it... I just don't like it anymore than you do. But, the facts are the facts.... WE EAT TO MUCH...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Sudden Change In My Weight For The Better

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Greetings from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 234.2-Pounds.

Well, well, what do you know?

I won't be able to post my weight over the next couple days. I didn't bring my scale with me...

So, I won't know what I weigh in at until Tuesday...

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 236.4-Pounds.

And that's after having two hamburgers on bread yesterday and then drinking a quart of grape juice...

That's al for now... And that's the way it is. I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 237.6-Pounds.

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 237.4-Pounds.

OH DAVID.!!!

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today  I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 235.6-Pounds.

That's better....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Hello weight losing fans....

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 236.8-Pounds.

That's right.

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 236.8-Pounds.

OH DAVID!


And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Weight The Same

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 236-Pounds.

There is a tiny ray of hope in this. Yesterday I got of work and came home to step onto the scale weighing in at 234.8-Pounds. The only reason I am not at 235, or below is because last night I ate late.
I had a hot dog, a bun, and two cups of so of milk....
I was so hungry last night I said to heck with it.....

Oh well...!

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane...

Weight Jumped Up When Least Expected

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 236.2-Pounds..

Yesterday was a terrible day. I was hungry most of the day with awful hunger pain. Then I though maybe today I'll be below 235-Pounds.
Nope, it didn't happen. So what was the Problem? I can only think that it was because I drank milk last night before I went to sleep.

That's all for now.

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

You Can't Go Back...!

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 235-Pounds...

Hey, I'll take it.

This means so far I am holding the line.... In the past I have always written that it's not good to lose weight too fast. That is because most often we end up losing the MUSCLE instead of the fat.
And looking at this belly of mine, I wonder if I may have lost more muscle than fat the last time I lost 60-Pounds. Well, there is no going back.

Today I want to talk about something that has been bugging me since September. This "Thinking" reared it's ugly head in September when I went to my brother-in-laws funeral, and it popped up around Christmas time...

The "Thinking" I  am writing about is this never ending need to look backwards at our lives.
I have been guilty of it most of my adult life. I have been someone who "Chewed the Past" in my mind like a Cow Chews its CUD....

Folks looking backwards and constantly thinking about the past is not constructive. I am not writing we can't learn from the past. Of course we have to remember history.
However, we can't let the past be what determines our future.

I have family members who constantly bring up the past. They are constantly talking about how their parents treated them, and they use it as an excuse to live deeply depressed miserable lives.
Well, I got tired of being miserable. One day I woke up and hated that black cloud that constantly hovered over me. I realised that black cloud over me was because hour, after hour I dragged the past through my mind. I was constantly thinking about the events that I perceived as wrong.

That is the way it is with our weight too... I had some years of victory there where my weight was down and I was feeling better. ... Then things were getting tough, and my mother died. I went into a depression, and really didn't care about my weight so much anymore.

Up, up, and away went my weight again.  It was simply a case of not being careful what I ate anymore. I got out of the habit of writing down what I was eating. My scale broke and for about one year I didn't replace it...

Then one day I woke up.... I put on my pants and couldn't button them. I put on some blue jeans and couldn't button them. Oh, what happened?

My neighbor ladies began telling me that I got fat. The guys at the garage started asking me what happened to me. Someone else that had not seen me for years exclaimed, "Oh my God, what has happened to you, you've gotten so fat."

Well, I went looking for a scale after weighing myself over at a family members home.
The scale read 235-Pounds. "Could it be," I thought?
Could I really be this big again? I looked all over for a scale to replace my "Magical Mystical Digital Scale." I originally purchased it a "Bed, and Bath." I went there only to find they stopped carrying that model.
So I opted to buy something else.

It took me a while after getting that scale to build the will power and determination again to try to lose weight. Meanwhile up my weight went to 240-Pounds.
Arg, day after day I was weighing in at 240-241-Pounds. I thought, "This has got to end. I have to draw the line somewhere, and put and end to this." Meanwhile one of my friends at Thanks Giving gave me a real good lecture about how fat I look again, and she compared me to Santa Clause.
She berated me and told me how my health was going to suffer....

I started to build my resolve again. I started going back to the patterns I initially developed to lose weight. I began cutting back portions. I began immediately to cut most sugar out of my diet. I started drinking water again when I had to eat out over the road. (Where as I had gotten into the habit of drinking Sprite or 7-up.) 

Well, I thought there is no going back. I can't take back what I did to get here. All I can do is put into practice the things I originally did to get my weight down before....

The other thing I made up my mind to do is daily cast my past behind me. That's right, I can't fix yesterday. It doesn't help me to dwell in the days past. All that I can do is live my day today, and think about tomorrow.

My family members are bitter. When something goes wrong they dredge up the family and how they were treated. And, some people need to comfort themselves when they do that, so they eat, and eat, and eat.

Well, cut the chains that anchor you to the past. What happened yesterday is gone into the history books, and we can not change it. All, we can do is change today, and tomorrow. (If we even get a tomorrow.)

My brother-in-law died in September 2012. He died a miserable, mean man that constantly dredged in his mind the past. He constantly remembered all the things that went wrong for him. It effected his weight, it effected all his relationships, and it effected the end when he was dead, no one came to his funeral....
That's right... Only his immediate family came to his funeral.

He was fat, and had diabetes. That was because when he was a young man he was injured in an accident of his own cause.  Then from there he got hooked on pain pills. From there is was down hill.
He ate, and he ate. He got fat, and sat in a bed until he died....

That is a horrible story I know. However, it's a lesson. Think about today. And think about tomorrow. Cut the chains of the past and let them sink away. It might seem cold and cruel. But, you can't live in the past, and you certainly can't change it...


And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane....!

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 235.6-Pounds.

OK, so I am not a super weight loser here...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Just Above 235-Pounds

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 235.8-Pounds...

I'll take it...

I don't consider a weight to be permanent until I stay there for about a week... I haven't stayed at 235 for more than three days, let alone one week... So I don't consider this a permanent weight. And I don't expect to see 234-Pounds tomorrow or anytime soon...

That said, I have stayed below 240-Pounds, and consider this weight to be the last line, or my fire line. The reason I am writing that is because I was up over 240-Pounds just because I ate a late night meal of a few pieces of chicken. With that inconsistency I don't consider I have made progress.

So I say the 240 is sort of like my fire line. For those of you who don't know this: there was a time when I was actually around 260-Pounds. That was back in the year 2000, and long before I ever considered posting a blog.

Well, now that I have written a lot of nothing, let's get on to another thought: Can I know that I am going to weigh less?

I think the answer is YES.

It has to do with the "hunger quotient." Now that's not some technical term that I got from magazine or scientific journal. That's my own made up idea.

So here comes my less than scientific idea: Are you hungry when you finish eating?

It's a question I ask myself lately. "Am, I hungry." If I am satisfied when I walk away from the meal then I almost know for sure I am not going to lose anything. Let me tell you it's not easy to deal with either. Hunger is awful. I know.

Hunger is the stumbling stone we all deal with. We don't like pain, and Hunger is Painful.

But, if we don't feel hungry, then we have enough calories temporarily in us to keep our bodies from using that body fat as fuel.

Believe me, I don't like it anymore than you do. But, when I was much more devoted to losing weight, hunger was one of the things I looked for as a way to know I am losing weight.

It's a hard thing to accept I know, but most of us over eat. And, unless we are a tri-athlete who needs a lot of extra calories to live and function, we most often pack away more food than we need.

I am as guilty as anyone. And, I like Cinnamon rolls, Ice cream, chocolate cake, cookies and on the list goes. And don't think for five seconds I can always stop at just one. 

I can't, and neither can you....

That's why we're packing on the extra pounds.

The other day I was at work. There was this fellow bus driver who is very, very large. He rolls out of the place. I felt sorry for him, and thought he must have a gland problem. That was until I watched the guy eat one day, and also saw what he eats.  I am sorry, he's got an eating problem... He eats way too much food, and that's why he's got problems.

That's the reality, and it's so hard to accept...

Now, I am not your conscience. I am not your guiding light. What do you have to do to lose weight?
I can't answer that for you.

All I can do is share some of my ideas:  It F.......G sucks losing weight.....

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Down The Second Day....

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale Weighing in at 235.2-Pounds...

Now, I am running out of time here otherwise I would share my thoughts about this...

Stand bye for my comments tomorrow...

and that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Down Some Today....

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 237.6-Pounds..

Do you struggle with hunger after eating... Well here is a thought that might help...
Before you eat; drink some large glasses of water....

And if you are still hungry; drink water after your meal...


That's better than the last two days...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Down, And Steady Around 240-Pounds

Hello Weight Losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 238.6-Pounds.

That's down from yesterday. And, I am sure it's attributable to expending waste matter...

Today I had a brat filled with cheese (220 Cal.), hot dog bun (150 Cal.), Catsup (15 Cal), Greek Yogurt (140 Cal.)...

Have you been to McDonalds lately? Did you notice that next to every item listed up on the menu board is a calorie count for the meal, or food item? I'd say McDonalds is trying its best to satisfy the "Food Nazis."
Let me make a prediction. "Food Nazis are never satisfied." They are what they are and if there is still just one fat kid on the playground then they'll still pitch a bitch... And that's because the "Food Nazis" are liberals who want to ultimately control not just the person but thoughts as well.

Just see if I am not right in the future about this....


Anyway... That's all for now...


And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 240.4-Pounds.

I couldn't believe it either, as I scratched my head and wondered "What happened?"
It must have been the 3 pieces of Fried Chicken I ate last night, or the two cups of milk, or the Greek yogurt?

I don't know....

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is (unfortunately)... I'm David Dane

Critics From The Neighborhood

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 237.6-Pounds...

Yesterday my nosy neighbor stated emphatically that I must lose my belly. Now this is a woman who has nothing better to do then spend most of her personal time at the recreation center, and riding the exercise bikes for one hour, and then walking for an hour on the elliptical machine. She is unemployed and has all the time in the world.

Me, I am employed, and have to go to work for 15 hours a day...

I have time now, but am trying to get my life in order...

Here is my thought.... It's none of her business what my belly looks like....

And that's all for now... I'm David Dane

Weight Down For The Second Day

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onot the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 237.4-Pounds.

Here is what's so cool: I haven't gone back over 240-Pounds since I've gotten back into posting this block again.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane...

Weight Down Today....

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 237.6-Pounds.

And that's the way it is.. I'm David Dane

Well, I Am Not Losing So Well

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale Weighing in at 239.4-Pounds...

Argh....

I don't have my weights for the last two days because I was up in Wisconsin.


And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Nosey Neighbor Said I Look Pregnant

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 237.4-Pounds.

I was passing by the laundry room today.  My neighbor was in the doing her laundry. She said that I have gained to much weight and that I could die from a heart attack. Then she said you look like you're nine months pregnant.

Well, if I could sit on a bike for one hour a day at the gym, I might look a little different too....

Anyway that's my thought for today... I am going to go eat a bunch of junk food now... I am so depressed....


And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane...

Big Jump Up These Last Couple Of Days

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 239-Pounds...

OUCH....

What can I say????


And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 238.8-Pounds.

That's up... Phew it's so up...

However yesterday I went to my cousins home and had lots of cookies, and some candy, and of course a very large meal.

The night before that which was New Years Eve I ate at a Chinese Buffet and had three plates of food. That wasn't so good of food either....

Well, that's all for now....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Happy New Year 2013 Which Is Coming Tonight

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 236.8-Pounds.

I had something to eat last night after 9-PM... So there is was in my tummy.

Anyway, this is the last posting for the year of 2012.  I regained a lot of weight these last years and now I found myself in the year 2012 back a the beginning of 240-pounds again...

Oh there are lots of reasons for it.... I am not going to go into them with this post.

Have a Happy New Year 2013....

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Up A Little Again

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 235-Pounds...

Well that's all for today...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Naughty Eating.... Bad, Bad.....!

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 234.8-Pounds.

That's up a bit from yesterday...

Oh, oh, oh, I did a bad thing yesterday... Naughty me.... I was out in my charter bus waiting for my customers, and I ate 2-Pints of IceCream... Oh the Evil....

Well, I couldn't help myself, I was hungry.....

Well that's all for now....


And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane....

CHRISTMAS TIME: It Had Little Effect This Time

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 234.6-Pounds.

That's just three days after the "Christmas Day Celebrating," and Merry Making, along with consuming lots, and lots of cookies, cake, and Christmas Cuisine. Yummy, oh yummy....

So the damage was slight... I didn't lose anything more, and I didn't gain that much....

Whew is what I can say to that.

Well, that's all for now....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 234.2-Pounds..

It's Christmas Day and I am going to eat like crazy today....

Oh well....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in 236.2-Pounds.

That's not so good...

However; last night my brother needed some help at his home, and I headed out to help. I had something along the way that interfered with my weight today....

Oh Well....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane...

What In The World Happened?

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 234.2-Pounds.
That's Down one more pound...

Many years ago I used to write on this blog about the difficulty losing weight. I also wrote that it was easy to regain the weight. It's is far easier to keep gaining weight than it is to lose it, and then to maintain it.

I also used to write that we should keep a food diary, and use a scale to weigh in every single day. I was so resolved to weigh my self everyday that I carried the Magical Mystical Digital Scale with me in my luggage when I left town...

Well, some things happened that caused me to lose my resolve.
It started with my fishing trips up to Wisconsin. I have a cousin who used to like to cook for me. She was a great cook. She made big meals, along with different deserts that she would lavish on me.

Now I never did give up the desire for tasty goodies, I only tried to limit my consumption of them.

When ever I stayed the night at her home, she would feed me. She would also get critical of me carrying my scale and leaving it on the floor in the bathroom. She also didn't like me writing down everything I ate in front of her.  One time she actually ripped the page in my log book out and crumbled it up. Nasty...

Well, you might say that's no excuse for giving in. Well, that is just some of the mental opposition I faced.

I had actually gotten down to 174 pounds, but found it was very, very difficult to stay there. I was basically eating very, very small meals to maintain that weight. It was nerve-racking.

As I ate more to try and satisfy hunger my weight began to climb. It didn't take long before I went back up to 200-Pounds.

Then it happened: My Mom died just about three years ago, and I lost my desire to fight the weight losing battle. I was depressed.... Yesterday I looked into one of my food diaries I was keeping at the time, and found that my entries weren't even properly dated. From the day my mom died for months on end my entries into the food diary were sporadic and with very incomplete lists of what I was eating.
My heart and mind were gone ......

It took months for me to start logging properly again. As I looked at the diary, my weight began to increase rapidly.... I was having a hard time staying at 200-Pounds.

I can't remember when it happened, but my Magical Mystical Digital Scale broke. It was about a year after my mom died that one day I stepped up onto the scale after climbing out of the bathtub.  My feet were dripping wet and some water seeped past the foot pads and fried the electronic board in the scale.

I didn't feel like going out and getting another scale. I tried to repair the one that I had, and could not bring it back to life.

When the Magical Mystical Digital Scale died, I quit weighing myself, and quit keeping a log as well.

There I went for almost two-years flying blind without a scale.

One day my neighbor who is a bit of a neurotic loon commented about how fat I was getting.  Every time she
saw me she would tell me how fat I was, and how unhealthy it was.....

I could see my clothes were not fitting.  I could see that my belly was bulging again. I didn't care. I had lost my resolve.

The one day I decided to get another digital scale. I couldn't find one like the original scale, so I got a different model, and maker.

When I weighed myself on the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" I saw I was back up over 230-Pounds again. I was discouraged for sure....

Another contributing factor to me not logging anymore is that I had a computer chip that was very expensive that I had all my weight loss videos on. It got lost in a computer at the college and I gave up logging after that as well.....

Well, excuses, excuses.... that's all we hear David is excuses.....
Huh, do you really think I care what you or anyone else thinks?   In short, NO ...!

I am just letting you know the things that influenced me....

And I surely understand how easy it is to quit on such a long term project as losing weight....

As you can tell, I went back to 240-Pounds and then some inside of less than three years.....

BUT,  I AM BACK....

Let me tell you something..... It's not easy.... It's not..... Everyday it's a struggle to lose weight.... It's hard to find the heart to lose weight and keep it off.....

Who told you it's easy..... And did you want to know something else.....?

NO ONE CARES.... That's right NO ONE CARES IF YOU LOSE WEIGHT....

I had a friend that used to think he was going to encourage me and he'd send me articles about weight and running.... Then I'd tell him where I was and he'd get critical...

Well guess what, my friend  is a little fat boy again...? He admitted in one his posts many months ago. He had a baby and his running and weight loss went to the devil... He has a machine in the basement he can walk and run on everyday. You know what; he doesn't use it?

So here is my point..... Don't you rely on anyone to help you lose weight..... You lose weight for you, and for no one else but you.....

That's all that I have for now....

And that's the way it is..... I'm David Dane.

Down Just A Bit More Today

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 235.2-Pounds.
Now that's a long way from losing a pound a day like I thought that I might walking just about everyday.

I'll take it....

Everyday it's a struggle with hunger. Everyday I have to resist the goodies. Everyday, I have to be ever so careful not to indulge. This even with me walking ...

Today I went for a 30 minute walk...


That's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Years Ago I Wrote, "Eat Less Food"

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 236.6-Pounds.
That is down from yesterday...

This morning I awoke, and the hunger in my tummy was absolutely overwhelming. That's good because it means there is potential to lose weight.
It's when we don't feel rumbly in the tumbly that means we're just a little to satisfied after eating.

Well, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 237.4-Pounds.

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 239.2-Pounds....

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 236.6-Pounds.

Today I went to lunch and ate a very large hamburger. I was stuffed afterwards. It was delicious, and I could have eaten less and still been satisfied.... We'll see what happens tomorrow on the scale.


That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Fat People Shouldn't Jog Or Run....

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 236.2-Pounds...
That's down a bit from yesterday, and it's an overall trend down for this week.

I wrote in the headline Fat People Shouldn't Jog or Run. I write that thinking about how after 11 days of walking around this tiny track for 30 minutes or so each day, I felt in my shin a constant burning. I remember many times when I ignore those burning sensations when jogging not so long after that I would have to give up. People need to listen to the their bodies.

This morning as I walked this tiny track I watched two fat women jogging... Their flab was jerking up and down, and I was thinking will they be doing that 6 months from now?
I was also thinking do these fatsos men, and women going around this track realize their biggest problem was their diet? That's right, their diet. They ate too much food, and they ate the wrong kind of food. Then one day they had a brain storm that they need to trim up.

Most of the time when we get this lightning bolt of an idea we need to trim off the fat we jump in whole hog with the determination I am going to lose this fat. Then most of the time we jump into activities that are completely unsuitable for our fat, out of shape, beaten up, sedentary bodies.... I know because I was guilty of the same thing.

That said my body isn't the young resiliant thing it once was. I used to be able run, and run... Not anymore. And, I have to be careful not to over stress myself, or I will quit doing what I need to do to get in to better shape.

Now, I am not a big fan of walking. I have been going around, and around this tiny track that encircles the basketball court. There is a clock with a second hand I can watch. There is rubberized matting that I am walking on that absorbes the impact from my feet. This is better than a concrete sidewalk. The environment is controlled, being as there is no excessive cold, or heat, no wind, and no sun. There are windows that look out onto the outside world, but that's it... Best of all there is no traffic that I have to dodge...

So for me, fortunately this seems to be the best environment I can get for now.

So I figure while I adjust to walking and go through the physical adjustments I need to go through, I shouldn't jog.  And I don't think the fatties should jog either. I can only imagine the impact that extra weight imposes on the joints and the bones. And lets face it folks injuries take time to recover from...

Well, I am not anyone's conscience. And, I have always written losing weight is a slow determined process. I have also written regaining that weight is easy to do, and most of us regain it...

Well, that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Is Walking Helping?

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digial Scale" Weighing 236.6-Pounds.

Well last night was day 10 for me walking at least 30 minutes a day. I deliberately missed the day before because my knee joint and foot were sore.  I thought I neede a break.

However, I am wondering am I losing weight because of the little bit of exercise that I am doing?  I don't know..

That's all I have for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Today I Will Walk....

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale Weighing in at 238.2-Pounds.
Tonight I went for a walk for 30 minutes.
And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane.

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 238.2-Pounds...

I am going for another 30 minute walk when I post this...

 I skipped walking today... My leg was sore from walking so much, I decided to give it a rest tonight.

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Nine Days Walking... Weight Hanging On

Hello Weight Losing Fans....

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digial Scale" Weighing in at 239-Pounds. Gasp...

I don't know why ?

Today was day nine going for a 30 minute walk...

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is.... I'm David Dane

Day Eight Walking For Fitness

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today  I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" Weighing in at 237-Pounds.
That's up from yesterday, and I am happy with that anyway. As always it's slow but sure progress that I am looking for.

I haven't yet gone for my thirty minute walk today. But, I will before I retire for the day....

Tonight I went for a thirty minute walk around the track at the TAXPAYER BUILT recreational building.

Hear is a shout out to Gary Hudson... I remember you bud...  Find me on FB....

And that's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

One Week Of Walking Briskly...

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 236.6-Pounds.
That's right, you read it right.

Now, that's almost 4-Pounds in 6 days. I haven't walked today yet. I will later today after I post this.

Now, I have been thinking: "What if this trend continues? What if I can keep walking every day at least 30 minutes? (If I have the time.) And, what if I keep losing almost 4-Pounds a week?"

Well, that would be 4-Pounds x 4-Weeks, or 16-Pounds a month.  That means in two months I would be down 32-Pounds. Which, would put me close to 200-Pounds again. Then after a couple more months of walking everyday I might be back at 180 pounds again...... ?????

Well, I can dream....

Let's just see what happens...

Here is my additional comment for the day: Today I went to the TAXPAYER FUNDED exercise facility and walked for 30 minutes briskly.

It's so tempting to break into a jog. I have to remember that I am in no condition to be jogging or running since my shins, joints, bones and muscles aren't even conditioned to walk, let alone run. I walk around the track thinking that a long time ago  I used to run, and run, as late as my late thirties when I finally left the military reserves. Oh what a bummer that I am not young and fit anymore.

Well I will see the results of just walking if I can keep this up everyday..... If I leave town on a trip then I'll have to hope there is a hotel with a tread mill... It's too cold to go walking outside anymore.

And that's all for now...

And that is the way it is.... I'm David Dane.

On The Sixth Day Of Walking.....

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the "New Magical Mystical Digital Scale" weighing in at 238-Pounds.
Well, that's nice.

That's a long way from where I was five years ago.

Today was my sixth day walking for thirty minutes for improving my fitness.
Let's just see how long I can keep this up, and what the results will be.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Day Five Walking For Fitness

Hello Weight Losing Fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 239.2-Pounds.

Today was my fifth day walking around the indoor track of the TAXPAYER BUILT recreational facility.

My legs felt like rubber. I have to resist the urge to kick it out and jog some. I have to remember I haven't run or jogged for years and my joints, bones, muscles, and nerves are not conditioned for the stress that I am already putting on them. I don't walk much because my job doesn't involve walking, but sitting a lot for long periods of time.

And that's all for now...

I'm David Dane

It's Day Four Walking For Fitness

Hello Weight Losing Fans....

Today I stepped up onto the Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 240-Pounds.

That's up from yesterday.

Today was day four walking around the track at the TAXPAYER BUILT recreational facility for a little longer than 30 minutes because I ran into a friend and was walking and talking.

Hello Weight Losing Fans....

Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale Weighing in at 238.8-Pounds. That's down from yesterday.

Today is the third day going to the indoor track at the TAXPAYER BUILT exercise facility.
I walked for 30-minutes. That's enough for now, because I want to get in the habit of doing something.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Second Day Walking To Lose Weight

Hello Weight Losing Fans; Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 239.2-Pounds.

Today is the second day I went to the TAXPAYER BUILT Exercise arena and walked for 30 Minutes as fast as my little legs could carry me....

I am breaking in slow... It's hard to do this and build the habit when getting up in the early morning hours and being at work for 11.5 hours today alone....

We'll see how long I can keep at it.

And that's the way it is.

I'm David Dane

I AM BACK....

Hello Weight Losing Fans; Today I stepped up onto the New Magical Mystical Digital Scale weighing in at 139.2 pounds.

Yes you're reading it right after all this time of no writing and posting, I have regained all of 60 pounds. I told you most people do....

There are lots of reasons. But, I have had enough again.... My clothes are so tight, my tummy is so round that I look like Santa.

Well, I have decided to do something about this again......


Today I went for a one half hour walk around the track at the TAX PAYER BUILT recreational facility... It's only one mile from my apartment. It costs me no fee to use it. So, I am going to try using exercise to help burn extra calories, and get my body moving...

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...

I am David Dane.

No Videos Because The Chip Was Stolen; Bummer

Hello weight losing fans....
(9859)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206.6-pounds.

This is inspite of the fact that I have been so careful watching what I am eating. I have had tiny breakfasts, and nothing more than a sandwich for lunch. Yet, my weight just hangs on...

I don't know what's up with that. I am scratching my head for sure.

I had made some videos that I had not posted. I was in the library, and was in a hurry to get on the internet, and then go to a wake. I left my video chip in the computer, and someone failed to turn it in. In other words, it was stolen. I was heart broken, because all my pictures and videos are gone, and my $30.00 chip was gone too.

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206.2-pounds.
OUCH...

I went to a wake last night, and had some food. NO I didn't pig out, but for some reason it just hung around until the morning.

bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

My Weight Jump For No Good Reasons

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(9671)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 205.4-pounds.

That's up from yesterday. It was an unexpected jump in my weight. I only had a piece of bread, a pita bread slice, ham, and turkey with cheese, which was only about 400 calories.
And of course I drank some milk. I also had about five pieces of candy. Those were two Toosie Rolls, and three hard candies.

Yet, today my weight has jumped up. Go figure? I can't.

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Got Milk? My Video Defending Whole Milk For Your Diet

Hello weight losing fans...
(9626)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 203.2-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.
It's still 23-pounds from where I want to be.



Well, to my surprise, I was able to finish up my video. It's not exactly what I wanted, but it will do.

I talked about how milk is now considered a pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency.

I also talked about how almost miraculously my weight dropped after drinking milk at night. I am now drinking more milk throughout the day than I have ever before. I think it will help me lose weight, and keep it off.

Do watch my progress, and see if I am not right. If I am then maybe you'll want to try drinking milk for a meal. It may seem crazy; I know.
At the very least you might want to try to use it as an appetite suppressant when that hunger monster attacks; especially at night when trying to sleep.

Bye for now....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Got Milk? God's perfect food.

Hello weight losing fans...
(9609)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 204.2-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.
It's down 3.8-pounds since I last posted a blog.

Got Milk?
I didn't make a video today because I have been thinking about how I want to talk about this subject of Milk. That's right, I want to talk about that white liquid that comes from dairy cows, and has been demonized by the ignorant food fascists.

The title of my blog today is Got Milk? God's Perfect Food.
The reason I am talking about this today is because I think milk has been demonized needlessly and it has made people avoid milk as a useful food for losing weight.

Over the years the "experts" have been saying that to control heart disease a person must control the amount of cholesterol in the blood. One of the ways to "control cholesterol" is to change the diet and consume foods that have less animal fats that are called "saturated fats."

As a result of the "low cholesterol craze" and the lose weight craze; people have been told to avoid fat. Well, Milk has suffered the same fate as other fats like beef fat, or chicken fat.

Well, It is my opinion the fat in milk is as harmless as the fat that is in sunflower seeds, or in corn oil. It's my opinion that milk fat is not an animal fat, but is in fact a plant fat made in the stomach of a cow.

When a cow gets pregnant, it like other mammals, begins to produce milk. Only this milk is made in a stomach that is completely different than that of other mammals. The cow consumes green vegetables such as hay, grass, alfalfa, clover, some types of corn, etc...
The cow produces so much milk that it actually makes more than the calf that gets birthed needs.

This milk is a product of vegetation. When a cow makes milk it mixes vegetation along with some stomach enzymes that the cow produces to help digest vegetables. The end product is Milk that comes out rich in milk fats, creams, and whey proteins.

If anyone has any sense, they will reason out milk is a vegetable product, not a meat or animal product. In my opinion it is the safest most valuable food that is available to consume.

Even God has a incredible belief that milk is good food. There are at least 24 versus in the bible that mention the Israelite s will go into a land flowing with "Milk and Honey."
Bible resources:

1. Exodus 3:8
   So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.
   
2. Exodus 3:17
   And I have promised to bring you up out of your misery in Egypt into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey.'
   
3. Exodus 13:5
   When the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your forefathers to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month:

I have listed at least three examples where God has exclaimed that the land flows with milk and honey.
Doesn't it seem reasonable that God thought Milk was a good thing, a food that is rich in food value?

It is only with modern processing, and pasteurization that milk has been denigrated in its value.

Of course it's my opinion that Milk has been needlessly vilified as an undesirable food. Just look at how many people avoid Whole Milk because they are trying to avoid Milk Fat. It's the belief of far too many people in my opinion that there is anything unhealthy about drinking whole milk.

I defy the MORONS who want to tell me I should drink two percent milk. I defy the MORONS who don't have the ability to think and reason out the science behind the making of milk in a cow, or even a goat for that matter, since they both produce milk products that are used to make milk to drink, and cheese.

I defy the notion that cheese is unhealthy since cheese is a product of milk.

I drink milk when I get hungry. I have actually increased my milk intake. Yes, there are calories in Milk. Yes there is some fat in Whole Milk. But, I submit to you that it is a vegetable fat, not an animal fat.

It's been the unthinking and naive that have bought into the lie that Milk should be avoided.

My only exception to that is if someone is legitimately milk intolerant to lactose.

Again, I drink more milk these days than I ever have before. When I am hungry at night, and I can't sleep, I drink a tall glass of milk.

Let's just see what this does for me in the future...

That's all for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 208-pounds.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Which Is More Healthy: A Small Bagel Or Chips?

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206.8-pounds.
That's up from yesterday.

Today I continued talking about those "Heart Healthy" Snack Chips.
I compared the chips to a small bagel which was the same weight, but half of the calories.

I asked which makes more sense to eat as a snack? The bagel made with white flour, or the "whole grain chips?"



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Are Those Corn Chips Really That Healthy?

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(9539)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206.2-pounds.

I am really surprised that I was able to download this video onto YOU TUBE. It's longer than the maximum of 12-15 minutes that's permitted for a video downloads. Maybe it stops at 15 minutes. This is a long video about the kind of advertising that is printed on a bag of snack chips.

Manufacturers will make the packaging beautiful to look at. They will tell you that it is healthy for you to eat this product. There is no proof of that, but it's printed on the package anyway.

Before I went into the talk about the Chips, I had a little diatribe about the length of my videos. Someone told me make them short because people won't watch them. Or, I won't get any return visits to my blog.

I said, "If you don't want to watch my video, click off the You Tube Button and go look at someone other blog. You don't have to watch me. Well, anyway watch this if you wish.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans....

I couldn't post today....

What Happened To My Log Sheets?

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(9474)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206-pounds.
That's down one pound from yesterday.



This Is Part Two



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Just How Many Calories Are In That Big Scoop Of Rice Anyway?

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(9440)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 207-pounds.
That's the same as yesterday.

I have a video today showing what I ate for breakfast on MONDAY, February 7, 2011.
I actually had two bowls of cereal. The first one I ate, and then I decided that I wanted to video the breakfast and post it.
Again this isn't my breakfast for today....



As I have stated before I eat regular food just like anyone else does. This was my breakfast a few days ago.

Food Portions; Cooked Versus Uncooked
Today I mentioned that my mom was buried one year ago today. I miss her so much.

Today I compared a 1/2 cup portion of dried uncooked rice to a two cup portion of cooked rice.
They were both the same calorie count of 465 calories.

They look so much different; cooked and uncooked. And when estimating food like this someone has to consider that food puffs up and gains volume when cooked in water because the food soaks up the water.

See the video to learn more:


That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I Went To The Super Bowl... Well, I Passed By The Stadium

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 207-pounds.

That's down a bit. I changed yesterdays number by 0.4-pounds. I found I had mistyped the number.

I have been out of town. During the Chicago snow storm I was up in Wisconsin at my cousins. And then, on Friday I left to go to Dallas for the Super Bowl... Well, I drove my bus by the Super Bowl Stadium, and couldn't drop my people there.

Yes we had to drop them at six flags park, and they shuttled, or walked a mile to the stadium.

It was a mess for the packers fans that paid over a thousand dollars to go to the super bowl, and then found they were treated like second class citizens. That wasn't my problem.

I didn't see the game. I listened to it on the radio.

I didn't make any video's of myself in the hotel. I did video one of my breakfasts. I was eating in the morning the Continental Breakfast. It was all carbohydrates. Then for Dinner, I was eating fast food....

Needless to say I didn't make any weigh loss progress.... YIKES.

I did take with me the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale. I did keep a record of my weight each day.
I kept up my log book of food consumed. I had a hard time calculating the total calories because I forgot my calorie count book.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I'm On The Road With Bad Food Choices And No Time

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital Scale weighing in at 207.2-pounds.

I have no time to finish...

Bye for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I Have Some Thoughts Today About Careful Eating (Video)

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(9262)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 205.2-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.

I had to make this video in a hurry because I am going out to work.
However, just like you I have to figure out what I am going to eat each day.

I posted a video of what I ate for breakfast. It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with oatmeal bread. I had one cup of raisin bran cereal.

Today I shared my thoughts about being careful about what we eat. Even something as small as a sugar coated piece of gum, or a small shot of creamer can added extra calories that we lose track of.
It's these mindless, or unknown sources of calories that slow up our progress.

It's hard to develop good habits. Unlike bad habits that are so easy to develop and are hard to break, good habits are hard to develop, and are easy to lose.

The pseudo-psychologists will say once you develop a habit you have it for life. That's not true. Good habits are hard to develop, and they can be lost very easily.
Bad habits are easy to develop, and they are hard to lose, or break.
That's because it's in human nature to mess things up.

If you want to hear my brilliant words of wisdom: Click on the video.

If not then have a nice day....



Below is my video for what I ate today for breakfast.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hunger, And More Hunger; We All Struggle With It

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(9247)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 205.6-pounds.
That's the same as yesterday.

Today I videoed my brunch again. It was different than yesterday's meal.
It came in at 835-calories.



I also made another short video that I added to this blog post. I talked again about the "Hunger Monster."

Over-and-over again I have written in the past that hunger is the number one problem for we the weight losers.

If we're stuffed and satisfied, then there is no temptation to overeat. But, if we're hungry, then anything can temp us.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Oh That Never Ending Nagging Hunger: "I HATE IT."

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(9208)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 205.6-pounds.

Today I posted again my breakfast. I cut back the calorie count by half. That's only because I ran out of bacon.




Today's video is a short one...

Again I Talked About Hunger

This isn't very popular to talk about. I have written about it many times before.
That nagging sense of empty feeling that creeps up within a matter of hours after eating, and can drive someone to open the refrigerator in search of something to eat.
It's that empty feeling that drives someone to eat a bunch off snacks before thinking about what he's doing.
Yes it's hunger. It's my number one enemy.

You'll have to learn to resist hunger. That is if you really are determined to lose weight.

You'll have to ask a bunch of questions of yourself:
1. Did I eat today already?
2. Is this food that I really need?
3. Will this help me get to my target, or weight loss goal?
4. Will I go over my calorie count for the day?

These are just some of the questions that I ask myself.

If you wish to know more, the please view today's video post.




That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

More About Keeping Tabs On Those Calories

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(9187)
Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 206.2-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.

Today I had another large breakfast.
See the Video if you're curious.



I found the video editor; thanks to a friend.

Today is a rather long video. It's two parts.
Just remember that I am still learning how to post these videos and to edit them.

Today's video is a recap of my calorie count for yesterday.
I also added in an admonition to ignore people who comment about what you are doing with your weight lose program.






That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

They Try To Effect Our Three Senses, And Then We Get Tempted (Two Videos)

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 207.2-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.

Did you want to see what I ate for breakfast today?
Here is the video that I took. It's loaded up with fat, and calories. Oh David, how could you do that?
How could you eat that kind of food? Aren't you worried about the fat?
Well, NO... I have said that it is the total calories (amount of food) that's consumed.

If I am careful with my calories, then of course my fat grams, sugar grams, and other miscellaneous foods that everyone is paranoid about fall right into line with the appropriate levels.

If you desire to see what I ate and hear my commentary, then open up the video below.




Then, Of Course, You'll Want To Hear My Unbelievable, Dynamic Video filled with Wisdom that will launch you into the stratosphere of weight loss infamy. (Oh I make myself laugh.)

In this video I posted I talked about my calorie count for breakfast; 785 calories. With one cup of whole milk, my calorie count was over 935 calorie for breakfast. And, that was because I added on a 150 calorie cup of whole milk.

Oh David, Why would you do that? Ummm, I was hungry.... ! OH DAVID.... !!!!!!!!!

I also talked about in this video about our three senses that effect us: Sight, Smell, and Taste.
I mentioned that I ask myself questions. Do I really need to eat this today? Did I eat Breakfast already? Will what I am about to eat help me get closer to my goal?

If you want to see what had to say, please open up the video, and see my brilliance... (Oh I make myself laugh some more.)



That's all for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Gee, How Many Calories Are In Cereal Anyway? (Video)

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 208-pounds.

Today I am posting a video that is a continuation of what I was talking about yesterday.
I showed just some of the food that I eat for breakfast, and what the calorie counts for those items were.

The calories add up fast when consuming high carbohydrate filled foods like cereals that are coated with sugar for flavor.



Here you can see a photograph of one page of my log book. It's not complicated.



You can see that I keep a very simple list in my log. I put the day of the week, the date, and the weight, along with a list of the kind of food, with the calories added up.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Eating Out At The Tailgate Party, Or A Special Event

Hello weight losing fans....

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 210.4-pounds.

In today's video I showed some of the foods we may encounter at a party, a get together to watch a game, or just a special event.

I demonstrated using a hamburger patty, hamburger bun, some peanuts, along with some breaded chicken pieces, how quickly the calories add up when we endlessly eat out as some kind of special event like a tailgate-party.

When we snack mindlessly on peanuts, chips, pretzels and other snack foods, the calories add up fast. These snacks may be the food that puts over the cliff for our weight loss calorie count for the day. That is, if we are counting calories at all.

Watch the attached video if you want to see my smiling face.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

No Video Blog Today

Hello weight losing fans...
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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 210.4-pounds.

That's the same that I was about a week ago when I last posted.

I don't have a video post today.

I must tell you that I spent Two nights, and three days at my cousins. I didn't keep a written record of my food consumption for Sunday evening, all of Monday, and all of Tuesday. When I got up Wednesday, I was able to weigh again, and write my food intake down. I tried to recall what I ate on the other days. It was futile, I missed a lot of stuff.

I did go overboard, which explains why I am not further down with my weight loss. I haven't been making any videos either, partially because I have been getting comments from friends and family who think I should use a script, and that I should stop trying to be funny.
I have also, like the writing thing, run out of ideas. It's hard to come up with a new video.
There aren't too many different ways to say, "EAT LESS FOOD."

That's it in a nutshell. I can't keep eating huge amount of food, and expect to see my weight remain normal. You can't either, especially as we age.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Gastrointestinal-By-Pass Surgery; Why Are You Doing It?

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 210.4-pounds.
That's down from yesterday.

Today I went into a little bit of a diatribe about gastrointestinal-by-pass surgery. This is the surgery where the doctor reroutes the stomach piping and produces a small pocket.

I mentioned that I am not a doctor and that my commentary is my personal opinion.
I am not in favor of this kind of surgery. I would rather see someone use a modified version of the "Doctor Atkins Diet," than to summit to this kind of butchery.

I have written about it in the past. If you wish to see what I had to say just open up my you tube post.

(Unfortunately the video that I was trying to load was too long. You tube wouldn't publish it. So, today the is not video.)




That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I Didn't Say Much Today

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 211-pounds.

I didn't have a-lot to say today.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I Had A Sudden Weight Drop (Video)

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 210.8-pounds.
That's down 4-pounds from yesterday. I said that it was probably water retention.





That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Gee, My Weight Has Jumped Up Again?

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 214.8-pounds.
Oh, oh what happened?
I don't know why I am gaining more weight. I have been using test strips to measure Ketones. The strips have been changing color, which means that I am burning fat.

I suspect that my body is retaining water. This is in my opinion as a response to trying to lose weight with a low calorie diet, along with a higher ratio of protein intake.

See the video if you wish.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

I Am Burning Fat, Then Why The Gain?

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213.8-pounds.

Now that's up from just a couple days ago. In this video post I explain that I don't know why my weight has jumped like this. It might be water retention.

I also explained that I am burning fat. I ran a test strip through my urine and found that it is turning purple. This means I am burning fat.

If you wish to know a little more then please take the time to watch the video.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

My Second Post For Today, Some Old Photos

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This is my second posting for today.
I discovered some photos of me from the past. These pictures of me were taken around August 2000. This is when I weighed in at 260-pounds.




This first photo was taken when I was 9 1/2 years old by my brother Arthur who was exercising his photographic genius. This is me against the bales-of-straw with my twin brother Daniel holding up the bow and arrow.





I discovered some photos of me from the past. These pictures of me were taken around August 2000. This is when I weighed in at 260-pounds.




I hope you enjoy my boring photos, on my boring blog... Well, that's what I was told.

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Cookies For Breakfast? Oh The Evil Of It.... (Video)

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Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213-pounds.

That's up from yesterday. Oh, the evil, I must have done something wrong.

Today I was talking about what I ate for breakfast this morning. I had a bag of Corn Chips, and two large peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. This dynamic breakfast came in at over 700 calories for the morning. OH that was so evil David.

I also made a little mocking of some of the criticism that I have received for writing this blog. That's right someone had the nerve to criticize me for a weight loss blog. In her words, "It's boring."

That's right, it's boring. It's boring, and it's tedious trying to lose weight. I want you to know that you aren't the only one who struggles.

If you have the ability to, please do take the time to watch my boring video. Just remember don't fall asleep while you are watching this boring episode.



Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I"m David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 212.8-pounds.

That's up from yesterday.

I had video that I thought I might want to post today. Only it was very strong in it's content. In other words, it didn't look really friendly to me after I thought about it.

So, I am not going to post it.

I had someone criticize my video from yesterday, and I was told how horrible I looked in the video. I was also told that I was wasting my time posting on the internet.

This person considers herself a very observant person with great people skills. Well, I went on a bit a tirade about it in my video. I decided I am not posting it. Today will be a regular day.
No VIDEO.

That's all for now...

That's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Today I compared Sugar Water To Soda Pop (Video)

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 212-pounds.
Oh wow, I wasn't even trying.

Today is my third video post. I am talking about what we drink. In this case I am talking about Soda-pop.

I made a little scientific demonstration using twelve ounces of water, along with 10 teaspoons of white sugar.

Simply stated 10-teaspoons of white sugar times 15 calories per teaspoon is 150 calories.
I poured the white sugar into the water, and then stirred the contents up.

I compared the 12 ounces of sugar water to a twelve ounce can of regular Soda-pop. If you are interested then tune into the video. If you don't have a way to watch this... awww, sorry.



That's all for now...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

It's Up To You To Lose That Weight (Video)

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213-pounds.

Tonight I got home from work, then ate a rather large meal. Tomorrow I may see all that progress gone.

Here is my video blog post for today. I hope all one of you who watch enjoy it.




Bye for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

My First Attempt At Video Blogging

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 214.2-pounds.
That's better than yesterday. It's still a long way from that 180-pounds I was at just a couple of years ago.

A couple of days before Christmas I was out purchasing gifts for family members. I decided that I too should have a Christmas gift. So I purchased this cute little digital camera. I have wanted one for a long time, yet have always resisted getting one.

Today I decided to try video recording some comments that I wanted to post here on this blog.

All of one person may want to watch. But, it's here for the world to see.

There are two parts posted because I got interrupted by a telephone call. I don't know how I am going to continue with this in the future. We shall see.






That's all for now....

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 216.2-pounds.

That's down from yesterday, but it's a long way from 180-pounds where I used to be.

Yesterday I wrote my first article for 2011. My point of that article was; no one can lose that weight for you.

All the support systems in the world won't work unless you find it somewhere in yourself to be motivated enough to lose weight and keep it off.

I mean it....

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

No Body Knows But You

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 216.6-pounds.

Yep that's up, up, and up.....

So, what's that to you?
I repeat what's that to you?

Here is what I mean. Does it make any difference to you if I weigh 180-pounds or 200-pounds?
NO, it doesn't make any difference in your life.....

Let me let you know a little secret: "I don't give a darn what you weigh." I mean it... If you want to go out there and stuff your face with all kinds of calories; I don't care......!!!!!!!!!!

Who should care? YOU, that's right you should care about you. NOT your wife, not your spouse, not your brother, not your dog should give a rat's tail what you stuff in your mouth.

I have a friend that thinks it's cute to remind me that I eat junk. My friend isn't around me at all to watch what I eat. None of my friends are, but they have the nerve to criticize and make fun of me regaining weight. As if that's going to help me change my behavior?

I haven't been writing that much about this "Weight loss thing." Here is why; how many ways can you say, "EAT LESS?" How many articles can I publish that would help you?
NONE, will help you....

That's right none will help you. NO ONE can stand over you 24 hours a day and make you modify your diet. Who wants too? No one except that WITCH Michelle Obama.

It's 2011: I didn't make a "New Years Resolution." Especially if I think I may have to pacify some nutty fat person that's hanging on every printed word of mine.....

OH that's right, don't hang on my words. I don't hang on yours. That's right fat folks, nothing, absolutely nothing you can write to me inspires me to lose more weight. Here is why, I forget just about everything you write anyway.
Not only is that so, but most every fat person that has commented on my blog that has ever crossed verbal swords with me has regained some of the poundage.

I have never pretended that losing weight was easy. I have never said that I have arrived. I have always warned that I too could lose it.

So take my advice.... Ignore the critics, and Ignore the "friends." That's right, because it will get real old having someone reminding you that you are on a diet....

IN FACT... If you want to lose weight this year, don't tell a blinking soul. Just do it.......

My friends have become the worst about "my weight loss." My family makes the comments; "Are you still losing weight?" HEY are you still a moron?

I have tried to be kind. I have tried to diplomatic. I have tried... But, the friends, and family will make comments that "I am eating junk all the time." Then they laugh, and say, "I am only kidding."

NO you aren't kidding, you're making a dig at me for some reason.... The same goes for you.....

HEY FATTY..... Lose some pounds....

Bye for now...

Happy New Year.... FATSO, OH David how could you?

Just one more thing; if you are like me you don't like messing with the "word match programs," that make it possible to post a comment. Well, I am sick of freaks posting links to pornography from China, and else where. I didn't write this so some pervert could link my posts to pornographic web sites. Sorry about that...

And that's the way it is... I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213.4-pounds.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213.4-pounds...

EEKS...

Bye for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213.6-pounds.

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

NOT GOOD TODAY

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 213-pounds...

Yikes for sure..

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 210.2-pounds.

That's all for now....

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 211.4-pounds.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Scale weighing in at ???????
Yes, I don't have the numbers. I am back at home, and currently have access to my scale.
Tomorrow morning will tell the truth about how I have done over these last three days...

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane

Losing That Battle Of The Bulge?

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 211.2-pounds.

That's all for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane.

Still Up In The Weight Stratosphere.

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 211-pounds.

I had a work out today because I went hunting for five hours in the morning.

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane.

Hello weight losing fans...

Today I stepped up onto the Magical-Mystical-Digital-Scale weighing in at 212.2-pounds.

Yikes... Will this ever end?

This is so hard to regain the ground I lost.

Bye for now...

And that's the way it is...I'm David Dane