Just 4 Today — My first retirement Monday

30 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

My pre-retirement-frazzle kept me from posting much last week.  I had some sort of brain-lock and kept thinking, “Oh, just wait ’till this bit is behind you.  Then start fresh.”  Well, it can’t be any fresher than the First Monday….

I have had my fiber supplement and breakfast and brushed my teeth (you just had to know that, didn’t you?) I’ve got phone calls to make regarding a doctors appointment today and health insurance questions.  And I’m trying to sort papers so that anything related to my old job doesn’t haunt me in my new life….

ANY suggestions for getting organized for a life style that’s totally new to me would be appreciated.  My greatest fear is that I’ll fall into the habit of reading all day.  For a sloth like me that would be all to easy.

What are you going to do today?


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June 24, 2008 — Just 4 Today

24 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Sorry Guys, it’s heavily overcast and I slept late — very late. I’m posting this pre-coffee so I’ll try to come back later with more detail. (4 days….. 4 days….. 4 days…..)

What are you going to do today?


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June 23, 2008 — Just 4 Today

23 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

I’ll be doing my 3415 routine again today — Just Today I’ll take a short walk around the block (it’s a city block) at 10 and 12 and 3 (ish)

What are you going to do today?


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Just4Today?

20 06 2008

I’ve got a medical procedure in a couple of hours and I don’t know what to expect after that.  So MY Just 4 Today pledge will be a little late today (if it shows up at all.)

What about you?  What are you going to do today?


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June 19, 2008 — Just 4 Today

19 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (yesterday, 1.7), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Walking, yes — I’ll be doing that. But, I think I’ve got to find a more powerful coffee. I feel like I’m still asleep. Readers? What’s your favorite?

What are you going to do today?


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June 18, 2007 — Just 4 Today

18 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Wow, I’ve been thinking it’s Friday — And was in a totally different place as a result.  Hmmm?  It’s Wednesday?  I guess I’ll be walking at 10 & 12 & 3 –

What are you going to do today?


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Planning for the future

17 06 2008

Couch BloggingDreams are great but I’ve got big plans for my retirement!

(my friend Nancy posted this at her blog, Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life,  today and I HAD to share it here.


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June 17, 2008 — Just 4 Today

17 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles (which I did yesterday), NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

This is the sort of morning we usually have in May - not June.  The temperature’s on the cool side and there’s no humidity at all.  It would be a perfect time for patio blogging.  But, I really do have to get ready for work.

I’ll be doing my 3415 routine again today — it worked like a charm yesterday! So once again, Just Today I’ll take a short walk around the block (it’s a city block) at 10 and 12 and 3 (ish)

What are you going to do today?


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Dream on! How to Get Started and Keep Going

16 06 2008

Has anyone ever begun a change in diet or activities without dreaming about it first?

The changes you make might have started from dissatisfaction or even desperation with your current situation but that’s not what drives change. Most of us start making changes when we start daydreaming about how things could be better. How nice it would be to walk up a flight of stairs without stopping for a breath. Wishing we could walk into any store and know that they’ll have clothes in our size. Or looking forward to seeing friends — not dreading that they’ll be shocked at how much I’ve gained.

And thinking about what it would take to make those things a reality.

On this Dreamy Monday take a few minutes while you drive to work or do the dishes or vacuum the living room to think about changing your routine. Whether it’s walking or measuring food portions, or drinking more water — the specific activity doesn’t matter at all — but it should be something you’ve been intending to do.

We’ll dream — I’ll dream — throughout the day. And I guarantee that we’ll all be energized by our dreams and ready to succeed.


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June 16, 2008 — Just 4 Today

16 06 2008

Just today, I’m not going to eat between meals and I’m not going to take seconds. And I’ll weigh myself and use Nutribase and the tools of The Hacker’s Diet to help me reach (and keep) my goals.

And Just 4 Today, I’ll drink my fiber twice (done once), drink 2 liters of water (I’ve drunk about 1/2 liter), walk 2 miles, NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds.

Today seems like a good day to mention the 3415 club — walking 3 times for 15 minutes each time. I’ll aim for around 10 & 12:30 & 3 to head out. Can you join me?

What are you going to do today?


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