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A Formerly Fat Guy

The story with some added commentary

  • Don't staple me!

    The Old Fashioned Way

    In the 1980's, Smith Barney, a financial services company, would run a commercial on TV featuring actor John Houseman.  John always ended the spot with his almost whispering raspy voice and the phrase, "We make our money the old-fashioned way.  …
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  • No cheating in September

    A Different September

    From the very beginning of this blog I've told you that you should allow your mind to rest once a week and have a cheat meal.  Eating healthy all week can be taxing, especially if you've just recently started a healthy eating plan.  It's …
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  • Snake Oil Salesman

    Why?

    I know the overwhelming sense of urgency that people feel when they decide they want to lose weight.  When this feeling comes over a person there is only one thing on their mind: …
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  • Too far away to think about today!

    Days Not Years

    If you're anything at all like me in the way you think, then maybe this little bit of advice will be of big use to you.  My brain doesn't like to think long term.  This is probably a weakness and strength depending on the subject matter.  When …
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  • Make it your mantra

    GAAAAL

    It's true.  You can fight against it, but it won't matter, you will lose.  You can say it's not fair and flop on the ground and cry.  You can put your headphones on and turn the music up really loud and try to drown the truth out with noise.  It …
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  • Mundane is not evil.

    Wash, Rinse, Repeat.

    Wash, rinse, repeat.  Does your life sometimes appear to resemble the instructions on a shampoo bottle? Sometimes reality just sucks.  Reality sucks when you have expectations of one thing and get another.  As mere mortals we too often think …
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About The Author

I’m a formerly fat guy (or very nearly so). This blog will tell you my story and give you a peek behind the curtain as this story continues to unfold. Please tell others about this site if you find it to be enjoyable and/or helpful. Thanks,
Michael

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