Sunday Weigh-In: Back on Track with 30 Days to Go This past week wasn’t perfect — not even close. My workouts were inconsistent, and I gave in to a few more food choices than I should have. But despite that, the scale moved in the right direction. This morning: 269.4 pounds.That’s down from 272.7 pounds last […]
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I feel like I’m back on the rollercoaster again. After working my way down to 268 pounds, the scale jumped back up to 272 this past week. That’s frustrating—but if I’m being honest, it’s not surprising. Last week’s work schedule threw me off. My gym time was limited, and my eating habits slipped. Chocolate became
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This week was a good reminder that progress doesn’t require perfection. I stepped on the scale this morning expecting I might have given a little weight back—but instead, it read 268.3 pounds, down from 271.8 last week. That’s another 3.5-pound drop, and my waist measurement came in at 47 inches. Progress Without a “Perfect” Week If I’m being honest,
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So that’s how you do it. I stepped on the scale Sunday morning not expecting much—and was genuinely surprised when it read 271.8 pounds, down from 276.5 just a week ago. That’s a 4.7-pound drop in seven days. My waist measurement, which I missed the previous week, came in at 47½ inches. The natural question
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Building strength as an older adult can be truly rewarding. I’ve seen firsthand how staying active and strong leads to more independence, less pain, and just a better quality of life overall. If you’re looking for straightforward advice on how to get into strength training in your later years, I’m breaking down all the practical
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Staying active gets more important as the years go by, and cardio exercises can make a world of difference. They help keep the heart healthy, give a boost to energy, and can even lighten the mood. If you’re a senior—or you’re helping someone who is—finding safe and enjoyable ways to get moving might seem tricky,
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Sunday Check-In — March 22, 2026 Seriously… how does my weight keep going up? That’s the question I asked myself this morning. At today’s Sunday weigh-in, I came in at: Weight: 276.5 pounds Last week: 274.7 pounds That’s another increase. And it doesn’t make sense on the surface. I feel like I’m eating about the same. I
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Sunday Check-In — March 15, 2026 This Sunday, March 15th, 2026, I stepped on the scale and saw a number I didn’t want to see. Weight: 274.7 poundsThat’s 2.7 pounds higher than last week. If I’m being honest, this up-and-down pattern is starting to frustrate me. I know what I should be doing. I talk about it.
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A Week of Better Consistency After a week where I saw better consistency at the gym and a little better portion control with my meals, I stepped on the scale this Sunday morning, March 8th, 2026. The result: Weight: 273 pounds Waist Measurement: 48½ inches Those numbers represent some early signs of progress, and at
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Discipline and consistency shape real progress, whether it’s in fitness, eating better, mastering a new skill, or simply getting your life organized. When motivation dips, these habits step in to fill the gap and keep things moving forward, without any need for a pep talk. From skipping workouts to reaching for quick snacks, I know
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