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Feeling great today. I kept it under 1350 calories today and drank 60 oz water/green tea today. Took mom to the store and stocked myself up on good foods. Grapefruits, peaches, high fiber cereal and some lean round steak. I am getting a little bored with tuna and chicken. I looked up some things on round steak and found that lean and trim cuts in moderation are a good food choice. I will brown it in a skillet with a little extra virgin olive oil or nonstick spray and side it with a PLAIN baked potato tomorrow.

I posted my weight results for the month on my facebook yesterday. The first time I went public with what I am doing. I was so shocked at the number of friends from way back and now who posted words of encouragement for me. It gave me that little extra pat on the back I needed! I had two ask me the secret to losing 20 pounds in a month. I advised them that it was no secret. My reply was that I was making better food decisions, watching my portions and getting off my butt and walking. Knowing how I was before I started this weight loss adventure, I bet they will just go "oh" and forget about it. It is human nature to look for a secret fix or a pill to lose weight. If I were to say the secret is drinking a tablespoon of soy sauce and only eating foods that are red, they would be tempted to try it. Just eating smart isn't intriguing enough for some to try. They had birthday cake for a coworker today. I didn't even want a piece. To me, I'd rather not be a big fat dude more than I wanted cake. One of my coworkers who has struggled with weight issues said to me "that's awesome that you said no to cake. I just couldn't do it". My response was that I am finally realizing that I am stronger than food. It's the truth. I eat to live not live to eat.

I am so glad to have read the Half Assed: A Weight Loss Memoir by Jennette Fulda and to be reading From Chunk To Hunk by Fred Anderson. There are so many things I can relate to in their books. So much inspiration from their stories. Not to mention the great tips and philosophies on eating, nutrition and exercise they offer. I highly suggest them for a good read to help keep you on the road so you can stay focused on your adventure!