Comments on: Weight Loss News

By: JP

JP — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:48:41 +0000

It can be, Eric. But stick to it and your health will improve as your weight declines. Most worthwhile projects take time. Keep at it and feel proud of your accomplishments! You’re worth the effort!

Be well!

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:54:16 +0000

Great information!I am trying my best to lost weight but I guess it is a slow process.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:30:44 +0000

Thanks a lot, Lynne. I really appreciate your encouragement and support.

I’m going to search for an old photo with me at my heaviest weight (or close to it). Then I’ll have my wife snap a photo of me once I get to 180.

Be well!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:52:35 +0000

I am looking forward to your blog when you reach your goal weight! Good luck, and your writing is very inspiring, as well as very helpful.
Lynne

By: JP

JP — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:40:34 +0000

Thanks, Sue! I appreciate your kind words!

I’ll have to dig around in my old photos and try to find the most unflattering one. Then I’ll have to enlist my wife to try to make me look my best this time around. It’s too bad I don’t know how to use Photoshop.

Be well!

By: JP

JP — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:38:09 +0000

Thanks, Iggy!

You’ve got the best of both worlds. You eat and live healthfully and you have good genes in your favor as well.

I have quite a powerful appetite as well. I don’t eat a lot of fiber but I think the added protein, fat and the low-glycemic load of my menu probably is responsible for taming my hunger pangs.

I hope we’ll both continue to find success with our weight and in our quest for good health.

Be well!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:20:59 +0000

Wow, congratulations on your weight loss and excellent blog.
Look forward to seeing the before and after pics.
All the best.

By: Iggy Dalrymple

Iggy Dalrymple — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:47:07 +0000

Congratulations JP. 70lb loss in 8 months is phenomenal. I lost about that amount but it took me years and lots of exercise. I really don’t count my carbs but I assume they are high since I eat mainly oats, barley, salad, berries, nuts, mackerel, and a little yogurt. I use olive, coconut, ricebran, and canola oils….mainly olive oil. I use oats because they are considered a high protein grain and barley because of it’s high fiber. Since I use the “groats” form, they are very low on the glycemic scale. Every time I visit my mom I gain 8 or 10lbs in a week’s time. My soon to be 91 year old mom amazes me how she can thrive on a poor diet….candy, cookies, pastries. I’ve always tended to be the fattest member of my family but now I’m the slimmest.

My problem has always been my enormous appetite. I cope by eating large amounts of low calorie dense food, yet very filling.

I thank the late Dr Gerry for promoting interval training and Dr Cinque for suggesting running only uphill. Uphill running exerts the heart and lungs with minimal impact to the joints. Uphill running, however does stress the ligaments and tendons.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:14 +0000

Thanks, Kevin!

Be well!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:06:46 +0000

Wow, 70 lbs, congratulations! It’s a remarkable achievement.