Weigh in: Week Thirteen
Last week I was 192.2 pounds, this week I'm 192.0 pounds. Am I discouraged? Not in the least, listen to the week I had. Tuesday of last week, weigh in day, Eliza…
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Pictionary
Occasionally when we've got a group of guys/gals over, we do the Pictionary thing. More often than not, we split the teams up by guys and gals. This definitely gives the girls…
I ran one mile
I set the goal to run a mile before today because I figured it was a good idea to set goals. If I didn't make it I could have said "Well, I…
My 7th wedding anniversary gifts
For those that do not know Eliza's track record, allow me to simply tell you that she is far better at gift giving than I am. She's incredibly thoughtful, and when she…
What is a healthy weight for you?
So, how much should you weigh? Obviously the numbers vary slightly depending on age and sex, but the following equation should help you to determine if you are within range of being…
Weigh in: Week Twelve
Twelve weeks! It seems like only yesterday that I began my diet. Actually, I thought for sure that I would end up quitting before reaching any of my goals. I guess I…
Weigh in: Week Eleven
Eleven weeks and still going strong. Although I missed one day worth of exercise, which was replaced with eating, drinking, and being merry – I still did fairly well. Last week, I…
I am going to run one mile, without stopping, before my next wedding anniversary
I've set and exceeded many goals over the last few months, why not add one more? Last night Chris and I went for a run, and while he had no trouble with…
A whole new way to browse this site
My site doesn't look like your typical blog. A typical blog layout usually consists of a date oriented archive structure, a categorical listing of posts, etc. I'm not too huge a fan…
WWDC 2006
"This week, I see a ton of articles saying WWDC 2006 is a disappointment, and even speculating that maybe Steve Jobs is sick. I simply don't have words for this. Leopard is…
Weigh in: Week Ten
"So, what'd you do this week?" – Random passerby. Well, I'm glad you asked! Because what I've done this week, as well as most of the past ten weeks, has really helped…
Attn: all dieters
I have two main requests to all dieters. The first would be to make an effort to sign up to our Flickr group before the weigh in on week ten. Flickr accounts…
Camping at Keen Lake in Waymart, Pennsylvania
Spending five days outdoors, sleeping "on the ground", and dealing with nature may not appeal to some – but I thoroughly enjoy it. Sure, some of the amenities of home invariably end…
Ultimate Frisbee
Playing frisbee Recently, we've started playing ultimate frisbee. Just before camping we decided to give this game a whirl, and ended up playing until it was too dark to play. While we…
Weigh in: Week nine
As you might have read in the Flickr group, I went to a fair and a baseball game this week. Both of which would have normally been events that I'd indulge in…
9rules downtime
For anyone that checks my site, or will check my site, to see what is up with 9rules.com being down, it is due to a large scale power outage, in combination with…
Weigh in: Week Eight
This is just a real quick update, as I am going to wait until week ten for another photo and an update of greater detail. We went camping for five days, we…
Weigh in: Week Seven
On June 6th I announced my first "milestone goal" of wanting to be weigh 210lbs. by today (July 18th). This week I'm going on a camping trip, so I thought it'd be…
Weigh in: Week Six
Can you believe we're at six weeks already? I can't. Most of us have come a long way in many ways. We've lost weight, changed our attitudes, and broke bad habits. I…
Davy Jones owes me five bucks!
Here is the shirt that I wore to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. "Davy Jones owes me Five Bucks!" Eliza, being the ultimate Jack Sparrow fan (read: Johnny Depp infatuation),…
Weigh in: Week five
This week was an unusual one. Even with recent flooding, we were knocked off our normal exercise routine due to many people going away for the holiday, parks being closed for festivities,…
Comparing the recent floods with heavy rains and normal Winter run-off
Every Spring our area experiences water run-off from the Winter snow, which usually causes flooding in low laying areas. Being at nearly the top of what is a fairly high mountain range,…
Powered by Panera
You may notice that my web site has some new digs. Something that is probably obvious to you, is that I am not completely done with the home page, but the improvements…
Flood waters are receding
The governor of Pennsylvania stated that: "We dodged a bullet.". And I definitely agree. Levees were tested to their max, rescue workers were tasked, and several people were tested to see if…
Compliments welcome
I've gotten a few comments on my efforts so far, both on the Internet and in person. These are very heartwarming and I thank everyone for sharing those sentiments with me. However,…
Summer flooding in Pennslyvania
For those of you not living anywhere near the Northeast, or that do not catch the headlines, we're at the tail end of a five day flood. Normally, we get hit with…
Weigh in: Week four
After my minor set back, when I gained three pounds in a week, I decided to take this diet much more seriously. I started to focus more on small victories rather than…
A request to all dieters
As we edge ever closer to the number of 100 dieters on the list, I have a request to each and every person on the diet. Please weigh in tomorrow. Tomorrow marks…
Small victories
Some people live life month to month, week to week, or day to day. However, sometimes I try to live almost second by second. This isn't something I've always strived to do,…
Eliza gets a blog, again
My wife has had a blog in the past. For reasons I still don't understand, she thinks that she has "nothing to add to the conversation" or that no one cares. So…