Comments on The first day of the rest of my lifeTypePad2014-06-22T20:52:37ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2014/06/the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-my-life/comments/atom.xml/Andrew McCarthy commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73deb02bb970d2014-07-11T20:03:03Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZAndrew McCarthyHi David, (Warning: this comment contains extremely boring high school references, you may find yourself dozing). As one of your...<p>Hi David,</p>
<p>(Warning: this comment contains extremely boring high school references, you may find yourself dozing). As one of your friends from high school, who was on the aforementioned wresting team, I heartily congratulate you on your endeavor and on your success so far. I was impressed when you came out for the team, especially since you knew what you were getting into. And you are correct, Coach Faustitch led the most brutal workouts imaginable and we started two months before the season actually started. Worked too, we were second in the state open tournament and only wrestled 10 out of 12 guys (one knuckle head got suspended and one did not make weight). Small world - I'm fat too and have lost 35 pounds over the past year walking with the dogs or on the elliptical. For the beginning stretch (started last summer) I exercised every day for 100+ days. Darn if the dogs are not slimmer too. I still have a ways to go but drag my but out of bed most days at 5:20 AM so I can get it in. Hang in there, you can do it. Bet you feel better too, no? I certainly do. Nice to get out of the fatty pants and size down. Now, if I can just cut down on the beer... Happy belated Birthday.</p>
<p>Best,<br />
Andy </p>Ruti Mizrachi commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73de61564970d2014-07-04T04:55:29Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZRuti Mizrachihttp://rutimizrachi.blogspot.co.ilHah! We at Chez Mizrachi are on the same new journey, for the same reasons. May we all be successful....<p>Hah! We at Chez Mizrachi are on the same new journey, for the same reasons. May we all be successful. Belated happy birthday. May your (and the Dearly Beloved's, and my) new path help to ensure that we are all around to celebrate for many long, happy, healthy years!</p>Jonathan commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73de5dc79970d2014-07-03T21:31:34Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZJonathanCongrats!! That's quite an achievement.<p>Congrats!! That's quite an achievement.</p>Gary commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd24f068970b2014-06-25T03:22:44Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZGaryI guess this means no more egg nog recipe.<p>I guess this means no more egg nog recipe. </p>Elisson commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511d43682970c2014-06-24T20:03:28Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZElissonhttp://cheeseaisle.blogspot.comThe Missus calls it the Slippery Slope - our tendency to lose weight and then gradually resume those habits that...<p>The Missus calls it the Slippery Slope - our tendency to lose weight and then gradually resume those habits that got us in trouble.</p>
<p>The good news is, you can do this... and you will feel better. The downside? New clothes. (For the Missus, that's an upside.)</p>Aharon Fischman commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd2441db970b2014-06-24T05:31:05Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZAharon FischmanSorry - I'm a little late to the party but I have the opposite 'problem'. I grey up 'Husky' a...<p>Sorry - I'm a little late to the party but I have the opposite 'problem'. I grey up 'Husky' a name that still give me the shakes. I lost a lot my year in Israel, and promptly gained is back reaching 102 kg. I lost weigh slowly running in the YU gym and was 93 kg when I got married. Whenever my wife would go on a weight loss plan after the birth of our kids I went on the plan too, and since I never got pregnant the weight did not return. I am about 72 kg now, but I still consider myself husky. At the beach I never go our without a t-shirt on, feeling that I look grossly overweight, even though I am not - so I understand the power of mind over matter.</p>
<p>Best of luck continuing the healthy push!</p>Stefanie commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511d39f70970c2014-06-23T23:57:28Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZStefanieHappy birthday and good luck!<p>Happy birthday and good luck! </p>HDS commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511d38ce6970c2014-06-23T21:31:47Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZHDSMuch respect for your accomplishments to this point! I think your young self actually had it right. You might find...<p>Much respect for your accomplishments to this point!</p>
<p>I think your young self actually had it right. You might find that light to moderate strength training for an hour or so 2-3 times per week will really accelerate a positive change in body shape. Changing shape is really what this is about after all - once you have that moving in the right direction, combined with your changes in activity (the extra walking) and portion control, the precise lb/kg numbers really aren't that meaningful except as ballpark generalities.</p>Kiwi Noa commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511d37ae6970c2014-06-23T19:37:52Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZKiwi NoaWell done on the weight loss so far, and may the other naughty pounds that are so attached to you...<p>Well done on the weight loss so far, and may the other naughty pounds that are so attached to you flee into the mist. It is tough losing weight, because you have to change habits, and that isn't easy for any of us. You are an inspiration. BTW Ruti M gave me some great advice - use a smaller plate. It tricks your brain into thinking you are eating a lot, but you are eating less on a smaller plate.</p>ED commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd23f04b970b2014-06-23T18:42:01Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZEDIn the photos you`ve posted over the years,you look like a normal mid-aged guy. Very hard to believe that you...<p>In the photos you`ve posted over the years,you look like a normal mid-aged guy. Very hard to believe that you were 90lbs over an ideal weight. </p>Max Power commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd23e038970b2014-06-23T17:07:11Z2014-07-15T15:06:46ZMax Powerhttp://www.eveillsettler.blogspot.comSorry if this sounds like a promotion, it's not meant to be. I have been a big fan for a...<p>Sorry if this sounds like a promotion, it's not meant to be. I have been a big fan for a long time and you were even the motivating factor in us moving to Efrat when we first made aliya. However, as someone who went through a similar struggle just a few years ago, I highly recommend contacting my wife, to help you get over the hump. she is a holistic health coach and helped me adjust my lifestyle so I could lose the 35 pounds and keep it off for the last 3 years while not feeling like I was sacrificing the things that I love. Even if you don't speak to her, speak to someone who can help you see your choices as things that are positive, rather than sacrifices, so that you can keep it off, without feeling like you are missing out. I would be happy to give you here contact info if this interests you. either way כל הכבוד, keep it up</p>treppenwitz commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73dde62d9970d2014-06-23T07:58:29Z2014-06-23T08:01:26Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.coma... I've missed hearing from you! Hope you and yours are all well. Thanks for the advice and good wishes....<p> a... I've missed hearing from you! Hope you and yours are all well. Thanks for the advice and good wishes.</p>
<p>Gil Brenner... The recipes I post are rare treats. The lifestyle that got me where I am was a daily lack of good sense. I have cut back on carbs, mostly because they seem to comprise most of the junk and empty calories I was consuming. But I'm not looking for an atkins-esque diet. I need something that will work for me long term.</p>
<p>Baila ... Recipes? No more than usual (which is to say, one every year or two). I promise not to proselytize. :-)</p>Baila commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd23844b970b2014-06-23T04:33:02Z2014-06-23T08:01:26ZBailaThat is just great, you must feel amazing. But I hope you don't start posting recipes here.<p>That is just great, you must feel amazing. But I hope you don't start posting recipes here.</p>Gil Brenner commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511d2f4a7970c2014-06-23T01:50:46Z2014-06-23T08:01:26ZGil BrennerI knew this would happen because you blog about good things to eat and make and almost all of them...<p>I knew this would happen because you blog about good things to eat and make and almost all of them are high in sugar and insulin raising carbs. Weight lost fast come back. Take a 3 year low carb diet. It will take off weight permanently. I did it and do it for your kids.</p>a. commented on 'The first day of the rest of my life'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73dde25e0970d2014-06-22T22:06:23Z2014-06-23T08:01:26Za.It's not easy losing weight. And keeping the new weight. And sticking to a healthy routine with as few exceptions...<p>It's not easy losing weight. And keeping the new weight. And sticking to a healthy routine with as few exceptions as possible. But it's not entirely impossible, only a life changer. ;)</p>
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Never mind! It's your birthday. <b>Happy Birthday!!!!</b></p>