Hello everyone,

I’ve been averaging just under a gallon of water based fluids with my beverage of choice being Powerade zero fruit punch, but I have tried getting in more water and electrolytes from other options to avoid getting into a rut.

Last night, wanting something salty, I ordered a giant sub (#9) from Jersey Mike’s and had it cut into 4 equal portions. I’ll pack left overs for my lunch over a few days. That said, last night I felt a little hungrier and had two portions about 4 hours apart. I’ve noticed sometimes I feel hungry on days I skip my normal 6 oz of morning coffee. That might just be a coincidence.

I woke up this morning and weighed in at another milestone, 206.4 lbs with 230 lbs lost! I am less than a gallon of milk away from Onderland!

Next Tuesday, I turn 58 and I will be zooming over Fremont street to celebrate my birthday. Update on fencing class: I have contacted the fencing place twice without a response. Going to try another center that works with my schedule. Have a wonderful day!

Hello everyone,

Hopped on the scales to learn I am under 210 lbs (209.8 lbs). This is the first time I have been at this low of a weight in 40 years! Sometimes I feel like I am dreaming and that I’ll wake up still weighing over 400 lbs. Thankfully those days are happening less often as reality of hard work and dedication of 3AM workouts are producing results.

In a few weeks, my lovely wife and I are going to a ballgame. Another NSV not always mentioned is the cost savings of not buying an extra stadium seat for a buffer (purchased at heavier weights) to prevent overflow of my body from impacting others. I did this on flights as well. While I think of it, walking between cars in parking lots used to be difficult at my heavier size. Now, it is non-issue.

Today, I tried on a pair of size 32 jeans. Although, I not there yet, I’m close!

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Went to sign in for routine tests and read this with Henry’s voice in my head.

Good afternoon!

I am pleased to report having a whoosh on the scales this morning. I’m elated on reaching 211.8 lbs. I haven’t weighed this size since high school in the mid 80s. My total weight loss is 224.6 lbs, just to put that into perspective, that is .6 lbs away from NFL QB Patrick Mahomes playing weight of 225 lbs or 474 Big Macs.

I can’t truly put into words how elated I am. My energy is higher than it is has ever been. By the way, I think I found a fencing class that fits my days off! 2026 is my year and I’m so excited. I turn 58 this month and I feel better than I have been in several decades. Okay, time to go work out!

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Good morning everyone! I recently completed a self-imposed endurance test by picking up OT time hours during a 2 week period and cutting back on the gym to change things up. My new job requires a lot of standing, walking, and stairs. I did 48 hours OT (over 2 weeks) and on several of those 12-hour days, I managed to reach 20k steps. I weighed in this morning at 213.8 lbs with a total of 222.6 lbs lost. 51% of my bodyweight is gone.

I have more stamina and energy now than I’ve ever thought possible for my age. Full length mirrors keep trying to present a skinny version of me and I’m beginning to accept this isn’t a dream. Although I do find myself thinking I’m still at a higher weight. I wear compression shirts and now my size 36 pants are loose. The excess skin is worse on the inside of my thighs and midsection. Yes, I am saving up for eventually having skin removal surgery at some point.

No, I don’t plan extending my endurance test, just wanted to try an alternative option to the gym. I am still looking at fencing classes and having a difficult finding classes that fit my schedule, but I remain hopeful.

I am so excited about journey I’m on and it’s hard to fathom just how amazing things are for me now and so many new opportunities and interests waiting to be explored. Whatever your reasons are for losing weight, I truly hope you achieve them!

Hello everyone! I really wasn’t expecting to post this so soon. Against my better judgement, I weighed in this morning and checked the scales 3 times; 218.2 lbs! I now weigh half of my highest weight of 436.4 with 218.2 lbs lost! I’m overcome with a wave of emotions. I’m reaching milestones, I once thought was unattainable. Now, my mindset is anything is possible.

As I mentioned previously, I have a few goals and rewards I’m giving myself for hitting milestones. I have added taking fencing lessons to the list and I’m looking at Cross Fit. Whatever your goals are, I hope you achieve them and take time to celebrate your new life.

Hello all,

My weight has slowly budged over the past few weeks, but I am pleased to report weighing in today at 219.4 lbs for a total of 217 lbs lost. Quite possibly my next update may have me weighing less than my total loss. I still can’t get over how skinny I look in mirrors. My 2XL’s are a little baggy. I’m twenty lbs away from being under 200 lbs, a weight I’ve not weighed since 1983 when I was a sophomore in high school. To celebrate my current milestone, I bought a new pair of running shoes and signed up for a 5k that I will run on 9/12 before I go to work (showering is definitely happening 🤣). Although, I may be older & slower in my weight loss transformation, I am so excited about how much my life has changed.

I spotted a Pineapple at the gym. Okay, in full disclosure it was my shirt. :) I couldn’t wear it last month. Trying to get in shape for the next Psych con.

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Good morning everyone

After a sensible July 4th lunch out with my lovely wife, I continued my consistent routine. This morning, I awoke with energy knowing I get to work tomorrow. I started a new job after retiring (a second time) to focus on my health. In years past I would be so tired I would fall asleep as soon as I got home. I used to take 4-6 excedrin daily because my obstructed sleep apnea was so bad. Every night, I dreaded going to bed as I tended to feel more tired after trying to sleep. That was then…

Now, the energy is returned. I’m in a in a position where at 57, I am definitely one of the oldest team members. Most of my colleagues are mid 20s to early 30s, and I am able to keep pace!

Okay now to the Whoosh!

I weighed in this morning at 222.2 lbs! My total weight loss is 214 lbs! I’m hoping to drop 40-45 lbs over the next ten months.

For those of you wondering about loose skin: I’m going to start a monthly budget now to address my excess skin later down road. Meanwhile, I’ve not been below 223 since 1987. Going to celebrate by drinking some protein and walking around the track.

This afternoon I went to lunch at a local barbecue place. Last year, I would have over indulged and continued with the cycle of lament and regret. My growing confidence and determination has me making better decisions without regrets. Today, I had a brisket sandwich (skipping the bun) mac & cheese, with a refreshing glass of ice water. I had a small amount of barbecue sauce on the side and didn’t end up having any. Another difference between then and now is having a few bites, feeling satisfied, and not having to take a nap afterwards due to sugar crash.

I’ve been in training class all week with different facilitators daily. We warned there would be a quiz after our one hour lunch. Upon resuming class, the instructors asked where people went to lunch, then channeled their inner Henry Spencer and asked how many exits were there? What was the special? How many people were there? Sadly, no actual questions about how many hats in the room.

Meant to mention this earlier. Tom Fong (Terry Chen) who is just about everywhere is on the show Wild Cards. Only wearing one watch.

For the love of Lori Laughlin (mentioned early in the show’s run) appeared on Psych as a love interest to Henry, he might not have Clizby’s level of game but he manages.

One my favorite parts of the episode is Gus’ look after Botox.

”Excuse me, did you get your work done here?”

”No.”

”Good!”

Hello all,

I am at the gym and noticed my lovely wife texted asking for me to pick up French fries. She sometimes gets low blood sugar, and salty foods can have a quick effect.

I honestly don’t know the last time I went through a drive-thru and had to remember where the fast food places were. I placed the order, and as I drove home, I had no desire to sample any of the fries. so, if you’re counting carbs or calories at home 0 for me!

Years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to do that, and I most likely would have ordered an extra order of fries just for me to inhale between the drive-thru and my driveway, in addition to having an order of fries with my meal.

It has taken me a while to achieve the level of focus I have right now, and I’m not about to trade my goals in for fast food. Yes, my lovely wife is feeling better now.

Good morning everyone,

Didn’t sleep very well last night. Was late in getting my cardio in and woke up with a burst of energy around 3:15AM after falling asleep shortly after 1AM. Forced myself to go back to bed. Re-awoke 20 min ago, weighed in and had a big whoosh of 1.8lbs from 226.6 to 224.8! Under 225.

My wife is on her own weight loss journey and I learned a long time ago, men and women lose weight differently. I tend to not share when I have these whooshes as I know it can be frustrating for her doing everything right and the scales don’t move as quickly.

So, I come here to share my good news. I am just 25 lbs away from being under 200 which hasn’t been since 1985 or 1986. Today is my leg workout and I’m not of fan yet of leg days and seeing the scale move this has me fired up to go workout despite knowing the scales won’t drop like that everyday.

Thank you.

Vintage Monkeypod Pineapple Dish Set, Mid-Century 1970 (Etsy)

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Hello my fellow PsychOs,

Just a quick post to recognize today is Ally Sheedy’s 64th Birthday! I think I can smell the Pineapple upside down-ish cake baking…

In the outtakes of Romeo & Juliet & Juliet (S5 E1) JRR (Shawn) has difficultIes getting his seat belt on. in the very next episode Feet, Don’t Kill Me Now (S5 E2), Gus has difficulties putting his seatbelt on. Great adaption of an actual situation added into the next episode.