Long Time, No Write

It's been over a year since my last post.  Since that time, I have lost 40 pounds and feel much better.  I have lost 40 pounds before, only to gain it all back.  It seems 40 pounds is a point where I start to feel content with how I look and feel.  It almost becomes a final goal instead of a milestone along the way.  Within the next year, I hope to lose another 40 pounds and get even fitter. 

Since the beginning of the year, I have been doing some body weight workouts.  In January, I started with Turbulence Training which is a 20-30 minute workout that has 20 second intervals followed by 10 sec rest periods.  Then, a friend suggested I try Tony Horton's P90X3, which is a 30 minute workout.  Both workout programs have been great for me.  Best of all, they can be done at home with minimal equipment.  So, no going to the gym to deal with a bunch of teenagers handing out.  More importantly, no cardio machines which I have read is not very helpful at all. 

I need to now concentrate on my "diet".  I hate to use the word "diet" because of the negative connotations.  I really should say, my eating habits.  We know that the key to weight loss is 80% diet/20% exercise.  The more I read, and the more I examine my struggles with food, I am drawn to a paleo diet.  A paleo diet is a concentration on meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.  The real essence of a paleo diet is no processed foods. This can be a tough adjustment in our convenient lifestyle.  It takes planning. 

Lastly, I named this blog "Diary of a Fat Man" to add humor.  But, I think I need a more positive approach, and am trying to figure out how to re-name the page. "Losing 50 at 50" is a name I have been drawn to for a long time.  If anyone knows how to change the title to this blog page, let me know.  It seems I may have to just start an entirely new blog.