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just an update

July 9, 2011 in Fat Guy by Ben | 1 comment

Not to let this get lost in the shuffle, I’m still doing my “get all healthy and shit” initiative.

As of now I’ve lost over 60 pounds. I don’t have a tape measure to check my measurements, but I’ve lost a bunch. I bought a pair of shorts a couple weeks ago with a 40″ waist, for example. Last winter I was wearing 44″ jeans. The shorts are now a little loose so I need to wear a belt with them, and when I shopped for a belt found that a 38 inch belt fit (not a lot of room to spare, on the second hole). So that’s going pretty good.

I’m running regularly but not yet daily. Some weeks I go four times, occasionally five, sometimes only three. My usual run is 2.5 miles. Not too shabby.

Today, I have had only one cup of coffee (and I’m writing this at 7 PM). That is partly because the kids and I have been doing things all day and I didn’t have the usual downtime to hang out and sip coffee; but I could have easily brewed a pot and had more than a single cup.

So there; a post where I barely mention kids nor whine about daily life. I feel good, I really do, a few people are noticing that I have lost weight which is a great bonus and reinforcer for the work I’ve done. As far as goals, ultimately I want to lose about 30 more pounds and get to an even 200. Don’t worry, I’ll say something if I get there P

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Thud.

December 9, 2009 in Educational, Fat Guy by Ben

So sorry, y’all, having a bit of a time right now. But here’s something to distract all of us momentarily. Shamelessly lifted from Busy Mom’s blog… (she said it was OK)

  1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. Eric Clapton.
  2. Where was your first kiss? Probably at church during a youth group dance. I think.
  3. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else’s property? Nothing that couldn’t be fixed. Or washed off.
  4. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? Does football count?
  5. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? I was once in a stage production of ‘Grease,’ and yes, they made me sing. After years of therapy I think my fellow cast has come out of this experience stronger.
  6. What’s the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? I prefer noticing them.
  7. What really turns you off? Kids banging on the door. Wait, what?
  8. What do you order at Starbucks? Coffee. Cheapest they have. Not that I go there much.
  9. What is your biggest mistake? That whole ‘being born’ thing at the moment.
  10. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? Not unless you count getting really, really drunk.
  11. Say something totally random about yourself. I’m nearsighted.
  12. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? Not that I can remember.
  13. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows? All. the. time.
  14. Did you have braces? oh yes.
  15. Are you comfortable with your height? Yes.
  16. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? Taken care of me when I was sick.
  17. When do you know it’s love? When they don’t leave.
  18. Do you speak any other languages? No. I should probably learn some Spanish, and tried 20 years ago with some language tapes, but nada.
  19. Have you ever been to tanning salon? You’re kidding, right?
  20. Have you ever ridden in a limo? yes, a couple times.
  21. What’s something that really annoys you? People that ask too many questions.
  22. What’s something you really like? Free beer.
  23. Can you dance? Not to save my life.
  24. Have you ever been rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room? Yes. At least I hope they rushed, considering how much I paid for the ride.
  25. Tag 5 people! Tag, you’re it!

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I don’t listen

October 1, 2007 in Consumption Junction by Ben | 1 comment

I don't listen
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I don’t listen

Originally uploaded by me.

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Five days

May 10, 2007 in Personal by Ben | 3 comments

Five days.

That’s how long my caffeine withdrawals lasted.

You’re probably saying “WTF?”

Well, I tried a little experiment. I’ve talked before about my New Years resolution to cut back on the coffee. WAAY back. “Everything in moderation” I said. Well, that helped some. But not enough.

I don’t like the person I am sometimes, and I blame it on lots of things – stress, depression, medicine, lack of sleep, too much sleep, lack of sex – the list goes on and on.

(astute readers will notice I did not say “too much sex” in that list, because I’m pretty sure there is no such thing)

And my blood pressure! Dang, it’s all over the map. This in spite of generally eating healthy and exercising. Gee, blood pressure might be related to being a grumpy asshole much of the time, ya think?

So here was my experiment – I quit drinking coffee. (insert ‘Airplane!’ quote of your choice here). Go ahead, laugh – I am. Now.

OMG people, let me tell you – it is not well documented by doctors, but caffeine withdrawal sucks, and not in a good way. I’m here to testify. It all happens and more. (Roseanne Roseanna Danna? Yup.)

But after five days, I’m feeling much, much better. Almost human. And? I haven’t died! I didn’t fall asleep at my desk! (well, almost, it was touch and go for a couple days there).

All I have to do now is try and repair the damage done with my family, especially over the past week, but perhaps over the last ten or fifteen years. I had no idea what a jerk I had been, until I’m looking at it now, without coffee-colored glasses. I’m still an ass, but maybe I can manage my inner asshole a little better now. I hope so. My kids, my wife, everyone – they deserve much better than I have been giving, for a long time now.

So, pushing ahead, and onward, I suppose. Just felt like sharing.

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