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.

Hello all,

This morning I weighed in and have now lost 209.2 lbs from my heaviest weight. I still have a ways to go but, it got me thinking of trying to put that into perspective. I’m someone that still remembers being informed my BMI was 59. Now, it is 29.2.

209.2 lbs hard for me to fathom for two reasons. First of which I let myself get that big and realizing that’s roughly the weight of an NFL wide receiver. Visualizing 3,300 eggs, or nearly 850 sticks of butter might work as well. Knowing that I’ve now lost roughly the weight of 25 gallon jugs of water has me smiling when I pass the water asile at the grocery store now.

Yes I have loose skin and that’s not currently my focus. Okay enough resting on my laurels , time to get some cardio done.

Am I the only one who wants this published? It would be awesome to have a foreword written by Lassie or a rebuttal by Shawn.

It has been years since I have had McDonald‘s or fast food. I‘ve been very focused on meal prep and cooking at home using an air fryer. Yesterday, my wife losing weight via intermittent fasting decided to go to In&Out Burger, I passed and figured I would have something later.

When she returned with arguably the most pungent burger ever. The nauseating stench of greasy fried onions, jalapeños, and bacon permeated every room of the house. Not wanting to make her feel bad, I went into the kitchen made a protein and went to another area of the house and tried not to vomit.

Many years ago, I used to frequent In&Out and now the smells are so adverse to me. Has anyone else noticed a change in tastes or smells since embarking on a weight loss transformatio.

Currently rewatching Viagra Falls Season 5, episode 6. Loved the subtle reference of Apollo Creed‘s ringing the bell ‘ding ding’ by Gus. And you can never have too many life size Billy Zane action figures.

Hello all,

I retired towards the end of December to work on me. The weight loss and workouts have really helped change my attitude. Previously, the heavier me was always apprehensive when it came social interactions compounded with food, team lunches, or dinners with colleagues.

My former boss reached out to meet for lunch in a few weeks. Again we’ve not seen each other since December so she doesn’t know how much weight I’ve lost since then.

I’m finding things I didn’t enjoy and I loathed I’m beginning to appreciate. A heavier me couldn't stand having his picture taken. Now, it’s no longer an issue. Meeting up for lunch with co-workers or bosses used to stress me out. I had one vp (years ago in Michigan) that told me we needed to take my truck because he didn’t want his car’s suspension damaged by me riding in it. Yeah he said that.

In 2 weeks, I will meet up with a former boss at a barbecue place. My first thought is I can do this. I can find something to have, get my protein in and not fall off the wagon and eat everything in sight. Second, I’m not apprehensive as I know I’m healthier, have more energy, and feel better about myself. I’ve got this.

Hear me out on this…waiting around in hospital and doctor waiting rooms can be rather annoying. Having Psych played can pass the time, calm folks down.

Good morning every one,

‘This morning I weighed in at 229.8 lbs. I’m out of the 230s and I hit the goal I set here 2-3 years ago. I’m euphoric but this is still far from the end, For me this not a diet but rather a weight loss or lifestyle transformation.

it is mind-boggling the differences from my heaviest to now. Having lots of energy. No longer needed a seatbelt extender when flying. My gut no longer enters rooms seconds before I do. No longer forced to buy overpriced items from big & tall stores. My presence at the gym is a feeling of belonging and not all eyes on me thinking I made a wrong turn.

I‘m able to take vacations without fear of reverting back to bad habits. I’m inspired in so many ways. More on that later. Thanks for reading, enjoy your day and have fantastic workout.

My wife thinks there is an homage to Psych’s Suckit. Any thoughts on this? I’m thinking it is a coincidence.