Eating Free Blog

Happy New Year! After Christmas, this time of year is always one of my favorites. While I am a little sad that I turned a year older during December and the Christmas Tree and decorations are being taken down to be stored for another year and there is no more of the much needed and…

My weigh-in continues to record progress on my journey, as I have entered 260sville.  As of 12.15.12, I have lost a total of 63.2 lbs. I now weigh 264.6 lbs.  I’m still on track and feeling good about the upcoming holiday.  I know I have the tools necessary for me to be successful in continuing…

During the past month I have thought many times that the time I have left in the program is slipping away too quickly. I am starting the eighth month of the program and am wondering what the future brings. Everyone tells me not to compare myself to past contestants and their progress, but it is…

My last weigh-in on 09.22.12 brought me down to 282.8lbs, another five gone for a total of 45lbs., but I’ve lost more since then working towards my next goal stage of 275lbs.  During these past weeks Sarah, Mike, Billy and I met at the Eating Free Offices to discuss what has worked and what has…

It’s official.  I’ve lost 40 lbs as of August 25, 2012, down from 299.8 lbs to 287.8 lbs (originally 327.8 lbs)since March 2012. I was excited. It was really happening. The numbers were decreasing. I always thought this was the only validation of any weight loss program or diet.  The lower the number fell the…

I have been out of the gym for the past 3.5 weeks and haven’t been able to work out.  Being away from the gym was difficult. Each day that passed, I imagined myself gaining weight and ballooning back to my starting weight. I freaked out a bit mentally and didn’t know how it would be…

All seems well and put together in the world of Karl at this point. Looks can be deceiving though. I will explain further so there are no misunderstandings. For the most part, some aspects are moving forward at a great pace and seem right on track. Other aspects of my life are suffering from my…

I am surrounded by people who offer support and encouragement to me on a regular basis regarding my workout program and nutrition. I value and appreciate it all but I have begun to notice a couple of behavioral changes emerging from those around me. First of all, whenever food is involved in any activity I…

This week finds me back into the full swing of working out again with Mike at Diakadi. Last week I worked out and completed my cardio at the small gym space in the office complex where I work. It’s free and provides a viable alternative if ever needed. Thinking back on it and excluding last…

It’s only Wednesday, but this has been an interesting week already, a bit of a rollercoaster ride mentally for me… Mike and Billy are running some boot camp and are away from the gym this week. Mike sent me my work out plans and advised what I need to be doing. I miss Mike (…and…