Why I Blog the Way I Blog

Weekly weigh-in: 249.5
Loss: -6.5
Total loss: -42
Emotion: Jacked up

I don’t blog like most weight loss warriers, sharing my menus and workout routines. Oh, I have menus and workout routines. Don’t believe I don’t have them! I HAVE THEM!

I just find them incredibly… boring.

When I’m rolling along, I’ll go weeks at a time eating the same breakfasts and lunches, maybe changing my exercise routines up slightly but maybe not at all. It is the opposite of fascinating.

But here’s the thing: I’m in for the long haul, or at least that’s what I tell myself.

So… for me, blogging is about staying engaged in what I’m doing.

If I write a post about silly weigh-in tricks (never eat any black cat on your weigh-in day, jump on when the scale’s not looking, skip your pre-weigh-in snack), it’s not because I think weighing in is silly; it’s because if I’m weighing in on anything weight- or health-related, my mind’s in the game.

So, I’m back getting after it. I’m eating a little less, eating a little better, exercising every day. I’m blogging the silliness out of my system and taking a no-nonsense approach to my health.

That’s what works for me.

What works for you?

The Most Useful Post Ever...

 

I made this card one weekend 

when I simply couldn't bear weighing in. 

Of course, it inspired a host of other similar cards...

Use them in good health.

Note: there's no "Get Out of Commenting Free" card...

A Few More Weight Loss Tips and Tricks

• Breakfast is the most important meal  of the day, so please remember to wear a formal evening gown or tuxedo when eating it.

• Encourage the company where you work to sponsor a "Biggest Loser" challenge; if that works, try to get them to sponsor a "Deal or No Deal" challenge. Hey,maybe you'll win a million dollars and can quit this crummy job!

• Instead of dipping caramel apples in caramel, just dip regular apples in caramel instead. Way fewer calories!

• When at your favorite restaurant, try ordering the opposite of what you really want.

• Install a series of ropes or vines throughout your house and swing from room to room on them. Tarzan's a pretty fit dude, after all.

• Every morning, I look in the mirror and say "I can do this!" So tomorrow, I'd like you to look in your mirror and say "Jack can do this!"

• There's no quicker way to get in your daily intake of water than to almost drown.

• Every time you make an excuse for not exercising, an angel gets a migraine headache.

• Don't trust a dietician who eats a  2-lb. bag of pork rinds during your initial consultation.

• If you're a cannibal, consider leaner cuts like shins and biceps instead of buttocks.

• Beer is pretty high calorie, so a good strategy is to drink so much that you throw up.

• Leaving a blog comment burns 10 calories.

W.I.D.T.H. Open Arms

Thanks to everyone who's taken the time and effort to participate in this project. I really do appreciate the fantastic (and clever) contributions that have come through here. And it's still not too late to send me your card as well. Email me at jacksh.tgettinfit@gmail.com (and be sure to add your blog link if you want that included). 

Werknprogress @ Day By Day

 

 Saints and Spinners @ Saints and Spinners

 Michelle @ Eating Journey

LAF @ Walk in Loveliness

Karla @ Daily Thoughts

Jody @ Truth 2 Being Fit

Georgia @ Georgia Be

That Tops Lady @ OK Now, Let's Be Honest

Skinny Coffin @ Skinny Coffin

Tara @ A Perfect Version of Myself

Teale @ Teale's Meals

The Thomas Family @ Adventures in Thomasland