Member Success Stories

Published Friday, 17 February, 2012

I’ve been working out three times a week with Billy since March 2011.  Starting in December, he started having me work out for part of our session without him, so I that I would start learning “independence” in the gym.  The day is coming where I will no longer work with Billy three times per…

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Published Friday, 10 February, 2012

  On Saturday I met up with Sarah (Eating Free) and Billy and Mike (DIAKADI) to interview the 2012 Commit To Fit finalists at DIAKADI.  The candidates were a diverse group, men and women from all walks of life, spanning a 35 year age range.  I listened to them tell their stories…many of which were very…

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Published Thursday, 9 February, 2012

1 tsp olive oil ½ chopped red onion 2 cloves of sliced garlic 1 cup canned black beans (2) 5” corn tortillas, cut in small squares 1 tomato chopped 2 ounces of light Mexican blend shredded cheese 2 whole eggs – sunny side up ½ Avocado (2 oz) Instructions: 1. Sauté garlic, red onion with…

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Published Monday, 6 February, 2012

Sometimes a little chocolate is all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dark chocolate allows you to please your cravings, while giving you powerful antioxidants! Check out our comparison of dark chocolates that can be found at most popular stores. Choose dark chocolates that are high in cocoa at 60-80% rather than milk and…

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Published Friday, 3 February, 2012

(1) You mentioned in a recent blog that you have lost over 90 pounds and you still eat the majority of your meals at restaurants.  What are you eating when you eat out? Three weeks ago I wrote in this blog, “I eat out a lot, and simply make better choices off the menu than…

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Published Friday, 27 January, 2012

On January 13th, my weigh-in at Eating Free revealed that I had lost 100.1 pounds in just under ten and a half months.  My initial long-term goal was to lose 100 pounds by March 1, 2012, and I managed to get there 7 weeks ahead of that goal. I’d wondered if I would cry tears of joy…

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Published Thursday, 26 January, 2012

Chilly days call for steaming bowls of soup enjoyed bundled up by the fire.  Warm up while keeping your weight in check with soups that fill you up but don’t fill you out! Check out our comparison of popular soups.  For the best bang for your buck, choose soups that are broth-based rather than cream-based,…

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Published Friday, 20 January, 2012

    As promised, I re-engaged with food after the damaging holidays and lost over 6.5 pounds during the first week of the month.  This was my largest drop since October, and a welcome one after basically “treading water” on the scale for most of November and December.  At this point I have lost 98.3…

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Published Wednesday, 18 January, 2012

LOSE WEIGHT, FEEL HEALTHY, LOOK GREAT…Just COMMIT TO FIT! Diakadi and Eating Free host their 4th annual program that sponsors one deserving obese resident of the San Francisco Bay Area who has the desire to lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle. YOU CAN WIN: 1 Full Year of One-on-One personal training at Diakadi Fitness…

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Published Friday, 13 January, 2012

Funny story: Billy @ DIAKADI gave me some two amazing grass-fed steaks for Christmas, and challenged me to actually cook them, since I NEVER cook.  (Yes, it’s true, I’ve lost over 90 pounds since March and I hardly ever cook at home.  I eat out a lot, and simply make better choices off the menu…

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